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2000 SESSION
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 17.1-513.1 as follows:
§ 17.1-513.1. Appeals from administrative proceedings; abuse and neglect; record to be sealed.
In cases appealed to the circuit court involving child abuse and neglect pursuant to § 63.1-248.6:1, proceedings shall be confidential and the record in the case shall be sealed. However, the court may, for good cause shown, unseal the record.