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17.1-513.1 - Appeals from administrative proceedings; abuse and neglect; record to be sealed.

§ 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 neglectpursuant to § 63.2-1526, proceedings shall be confidential and the record inthe case shall be sealed. However, the court may, for good cause shown,unseal the record.

(2000, c. 478.)