Plain-Language Summary

Virginia's Virginia Title 19.2-388 outlines the duties and authority of the Central Criminal Records Exchange, including collecting, classifying, and maintaining criminal history records. It also details reporting requirements for courts, law enforcement, and juvenile records, and specifies the periodic reporting obligations to various officials and agencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is responsible for receiving, classifying, and maintaining criminal history records and related reports from law enforcement and courts.

Yes, juvenile records received are maintained separately from adult records to ensure privacy and proper handling.

Reports are submitted quarterly to the Supreme Court, circuit courts, and district courts, containing offenses within each jurisdiction.

Law enforcement agencies, courts, and other reporting entities are responsible for submitting criminal offense reports to the Exchange.