Virginia law requires telephone companies to provide information upon court subpoena to aid in criminal investigations and mandates that public directories include notices about illegal offenses related to telecommunications. It also prohibits unauthorized provision or possession of cellular devices by prisoners or juvenile detainees. Violations can result in misdemeanor charges or other penalties.
They must provide information upon court subpoena that could help in criminal investigations and include notices about telecom offenses in public directories.
Directories must contain a prominent notice explaining offenses related to telecommunications, punishable as a Class 4 misdemeanor if not included.
No, it is unlawful for prisoners or juvenile detainees to possess cellular or wireless devices without authorization.
Violations can result in misdemeanor charges, such as a Class 4 misdemeanor for failing to include notices in directories, or other penalties for unauthorized possession or provision of cellular devices.