Retention of case records; electronic format. (HB113)
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Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Retention of case records; electronic format. Allows the clerk of a district court to destroy the papers, records, and documents in all cases after three years if such papers, records, and documents have been microfilmed or converted to an electronic format. Under current law, records for certain misdemeanors cannot be destroyed regardless of whether they have been preserved electronically. Amends § 16.1-69.55, of the Code of Virginia. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/15/2015 | Committee |
12/15/2015 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/13/16 16102133D |
12/15/2015 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/14/2016 | Assigned to sub: Subcommittee Criminal Law |
01/14/2016 | Assigned App. sub: Subcommittee Criminal Law |
01/14/2016 | Assigned Courts sub: |
01/18/2016 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
02/16/2016 | Left in Courts of Justice |