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2011 SESSION
HB 1565 Court records; secure remote access restrictions do not apply to secure access by attorneys, etc.
Introduced by: Paula J. Miller | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED:
Secure remote access to court records. Provides that restrictions on the secure remote access to court records do not apply to secure access by attorneys in good standing with the Virginia State Bar and their authorized agents and attorneys admitted to practice pro hac vice. The bill also permits secure remote access by governmental agencies authorized by the clerk. This bill is identical to SB 1274.
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Secure remote access to court records. Provides that restrictions on the secure remote access to court records do not apply to secure access by attorneys in good standing with the Virginia State Bar and their authorized agents and attorneys admitted to practice pro hac vice. The bill also permits secure remote access by governmental agencies authorized by the clerk. The bill also provides that the restrictions on secure remote access do not apply to the provision of official certificates and certified records in digital form of documents maintained by the clerk.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Secure remote access to court records. Clarifies that the secure remote access restrictions do not apply to secure access by attorneys and governmental agencies as authorized by the clerk.