Virginia § 17.1-242 - Custody of books, records, etc
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 17.1-242 — Custody of books, records, etc, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.1-242. Custody of books, records, etc
The circuit court clerks shall have custody of and shall keep all court records, including books, evidence, records, maps, and papers, deposited in their offices or at such location otherwise designated by the clerk, as well as records stored in electronic format whether the storage media for such electronic records are on premises or elsewhere.
Code 1919, § 3400, § 17-72; 1998, c. 872; 2001, c. 497; 2014, c. 460.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 17.1-242
What does Code of Virginia § 17.1-242 cover?
Section 17.1-242 ("Custody of books, records, etc") 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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