Virginia § 6.2-948 - Privilege for self-assessment reports
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 6.2-948 — Privilege for self-assessment reports, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6.2-948. Privilege for self-assessment reports
Except as otherwise provided in this article:
1. A self-assessment report and any portion or contents thereof are privileged and are not admissible or subject to discovery in any civil or administrative litigation, action, proceeding, or investigation;
2. The self-assessment privilege shall be applicable regardless of whether a bank regulator or any other governmental authority in possession of a self-assessment report or any portion or contents thereof subsequently discloses it or any portion or contents thereof to a third party (i) in accordance with subsection B of § 6.2-101 or (ii) as required or permitted by any other state or federal law; and
3. Notwithstanding any state or federal law, a bank regulator or any other governmental authority in possession of a self-assessment report or any portion or contents thereof shall not disclose the report or any portion or contents thereof to a person in response to a request made pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.) or any similar federal or state public records law.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 6.2-948
What does Code of Virginia § 6.2-948 cover?
Section 6.2-948 ("Privilege for self-assessment reports") 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 § 6.2-948?
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Is this the official text of Virginia law?
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How does Virginia § 6.2-948 apply to my situation?
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