In cases appealed to the circuit court 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.
Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-513.1
Appeals from administrative proceedings; abuse and neglect; record to be sealed
2000, c. 478.
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