Virginia law allows law enforcement to issue administrative subpoenas to electronic communication and remote computing service providers to obtain subscriber records related to specific investigations. The law requires certification of relevance and includes provisions to protect victim safety and investigation integrity. It excludes the contents of electronic communications from disclosure under this process.
They can request subscriber records and other information related to the user, excluding the contents of electronic communications.
They must certify that there is reason to believe the records are relevant to a legitimate investigation concerning specific criminal violations.
No, the law explicitly excludes the contents of electronic communications from disclosure under this subpoena process.
Yes, if there's a risk to victim safety or investigation integrity, the subpoena can include a provision to prevent notification or disclosure of its existence.