Virginia § 20-88.55 - Nondisclosure of information in exceptional circumstances
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 20-88.55 — Nondisclosure of information in exceptional circumstances, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20-88.55. Nondisclosure of information in exceptional circumstances
Upon a finding, which may be made ex parte, that the health, safety, or liberty of a party or child would be unreasonably put at risk by the disclosure of identifying information, or if an existing order so provides, a tribunal shall order that the address of the child or party or other identifying information not be disclosed in a pleading or other document filed in a proceeding under this chapter.
1994, c. 673.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 20-88.55
What does Code of Virginia § 20-88.55 cover?
Section 20-88.55 ("Nondisclosure of information in exceptional circumstances") 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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