HB493:

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; required release of law-enforcement disciplinary records.

Bill Summary:

Virginia Freedom of Information Act; required
release of law-enforcement disciplinary records; exceptions.
Requires the release of law-enforcement disciplinary records related
to completed disciplinary investigations. The bill defines "law-enforcement
disciplinary records" as any record created in furtherance of a law-enforcement
disciplinary proceeding or any other administrative or judicial proceeding
arising from the law-enforcement officer's conduct, whether such
proceeding takes place in the Commonwealth or in another jurisdiction.
The bill allows for the redaction of certain personal contact information
of the law-enforcement officer, complainant, and witness and of their
families; social security numbers; certain medical and identifying
information of the law-enforcement officer and complainant; and any
technical infraction, as defined in the bill, by the law-enforcement
officer. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Freedom of
Information Advisory Council.