Virginia § 20-177 - Disclosure of information
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-177 — Disclosure of information, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-177. Disclosure of information
Except as otherwise provided by law, during the collaborative law process, on the request of another party, a party shall make timely, full, candid, and informal disclosure of information related to the collaborative matter without the requirement of the formal discovery procedures set forth in Part 4 of the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia. A party shall also promptly update previously disclosed information that has materially changed. The parties may define the scope of disclosure during the collaborative law process.
2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 346.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-177
What does Code of Virginia § 20-177 cover?
Section 20-177 ("Disclosure of information") 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 § 20-177?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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