Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org8586617.1-513.1Appeals from administrative proceedings; abuse and neglect; record to be sealed2025Courts of RecordCircuit CourtsEstablishment; Jurisdiction; Etc
In cases appealed to the circuitcourt involving child abuse and neglect pursuant to § 63.2-1526, proceedings shall be confidential and the record in the case shall be sealed. However, the court may, for good cause shown, unseal the record.