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HB 1418 Criminal injuries compensation; confidentiality.

Introduced by: R. Lee Ware | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Criminal injuries compensation; confidentiality. Exempts records, papers, transcripts, opinions, and reports involving Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund claims from disclosure to anyone other than the agents or representatives of the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission and the claimant or the claimant's representative. The exemption does not apply to the amount of the award and nonidentifying information concerning the claimant or victim. The measure also requires that hearings on such claims be closed. An exemption from disclosure of such materials and a requirement for closed hearings currently exist only when the claimant or victim is a juvenile.


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