Virginia Code § 19.2-389.1 restricts the dissemination of juvenile record information maintained in the Central Criminal Records Exchange. The law specifies limited circumstances under which such records can be shared, including for firearm eligibility checks, pretrial and sentencing reports, investigations, fingerprint comparisons, and law enforcement purposes. It aims to protect juvenile privacy while allowing access for specific criminal justice functions.
Access is limited to specific entities such as law enforcement, attorneys, probation agencies, and certain authorized personnel for defined purposes like investigations, sentencing, and firearm eligibility checks.
No, records can only be shared for specific reasons outlined in the law, such as criminal investigations, sentencing, firearm eligibility, and law enforcement activities.
Yes, it restricts dissemination to ensure juvenile record privacy, allowing sharing only under controlled circumstances for legitimate criminal justice purposes.
The law imposes penalties for unauthorized dissemination, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding juvenile record information and limiting access to authorized personnel only.