Virginia's Virginia Title 19.2-387 designates the Central Criminal Records Exchange as a separate division within the Department of State Police, serving as the state's primary criminal recordkeeping agency. It outlines the agency's exceptions, such as juvenile justice and DMV records, and grants the Superintendent of State Police authority to hire personnel, establish offices, and collaborate with other agencies. The law ensures the centralization and efficient management of criminal records in Virginia.
It is the primary criminal recordkeeping agency within the Virginia Department of State Police, responsible for maintaining criminal records for the state.
The Superintendent of State Police has the authority to operate, staff, and equip the Exchange, as well as collaborate with other agencies.
Yes, agencies like the Department of Juvenile Justice, Department of Motor Vehicles, Department of Forensic Science, and the Virginia Parole Board maintain separate records for specific purposes.
Yes, the Superintendent is authorized to establish agreements with other state agencies for services related to criminal recordkeeping.