Virginia § 59.1-495 - Creation and retention of electronic records and conversion of written records by public bodies of the Commonwealth
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 59.1-495 — Creation and retention of electronic records and conversion of written records by public bodies of the Commonwealth, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 59.1-495. Creation and retention of electronic records and conversion of written records by public bodies of the Commonwealth
Upon providing protection to preserve security and confidentiality, every public body of the Commonwealth may create and retain electronic records and convert written records to electronic records.
2000, c. 995.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-495
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-495 cover?
Section 59.1-495 ("Creation and retention of electronic records and conversion of written records by public bodies of the Commonwealth") 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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