Virginia law § 19.2-263.3 establishes rules for the confidentiality of juror information in criminal trials. It limits the disclosure of juror names, addresses, and additional personal details to protect jurors from harassment, tampering, or harm, allowing disclosures only under specific circumstances and with court approval. The Supreme Court is also tasked with creating rules to further safeguard juror privacy.
Virginia law protects the names, home addresses, and additional personal information of jurors involved in criminal trials to prevent harassment and tampering.
Juror information can only be disclosed to counsel for the defendant, a pro se defendant, the attorney for the Commonwealth, and others with court approval for good cause.
No, the law restricts sharing juror information with the public or media unless the court issues a specific order for good cause.
The Supreme Court prescribes rules to protect juror information, including their names, addresses, and other personal details, beyond what the statute specifies.