Virginia § 30-162 - Disclosure of certain information by employee a misdemeanor
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 30-162 — Disclosure of certain information by employee a misdemeanor, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 30-162. Disclosure of certain information by employee a misdemeanor
Any employee of the Commission who discloses to any person other than the Commission or an officer having the power to appoint one or more of the Commissioners the name of any witness appearing before the Commission in a private hearing or discloses any information obtained or given in a private hearing except as directed by the Governor, a court of record or the Commission, shall be guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor.
1972, c. 766, § 9-137; 2001, c. 844.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 30-162
What does Code of Virginia § 30-162 cover?
Section 30-162 ("Disclosure of certain information by employee a misdemeanor") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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