Virginia § 20-183 - Waiver and preclusion of privilege
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-183 — Waiver and preclusion of privilege, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-183. Waiver and preclusion of privilege
A. A privilege under § 20-182 may be waived in a record or orally during a proceeding if it is expressly waived by all parties and, in the case of the privilege of a nonparty participant, it is also expressly waived by such participant.
B. A person who makes a disclosure or representation about a collaborative law communication that prejudices another person in a proceeding shall not assert a privilege under § 20-182; such preclusion applies only to the extent necessary for the person prejudiced to respond to the disclosure or representation.
2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 346.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-183
What does Code of Virginia § 20-183 cover?
Section 20-183 ("Waiver and preclusion of privilege") 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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