Virginia § 17.1-292 - Applicability; definitions
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 17.1-292 — Applicability; definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17.1-292. Applicability; definitions
A. The provisions of § 17.1-293 shall apply to clerks of the courts of record as defined in § 1-212 and courts not of record as defined in § 16.1-69.5.
B. As used in this article:
"Confidential court records" means court records maintained by a clerk of a court of record, as defined in § 1-212, or a court not of record, as defined in § 16.1-69.5, and recognized as confidential under any applicable law or sealed pursuant to court order.
"Court records" means any record maintained by the clerk in a civil, traffic, or criminal proceeding in the court, and any appeal from a district court.
"Internet" means the international computer network of interoperable packet-switched data networks.
"Land records" means any writing authorized by law to be recorded on paper or in electronic format that the clerk records affecting title to real property, including but not limited to instruments, orders, or any other writings recorded under this title, Article 5 (§ 8.01-446 et seq.) of Chapter 17 of Title 8.01, Title 8.9A and Chapter 6 (§ 55.1-600 et seq.) of Title 55.1.
"Nonconfidential court records" means all court records except those court records that are confidential court records.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 17.1-292
What does Code of Virginia § 17.1-292 cover?
Section 17.1-292 ("Applicability; definitions") 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.
How do I cite Virginia § 17.1-292?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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