Virginia's Child Pornography Registry, maintained by the Office of the Attorney General and the State Police, stores identifying information of known or suspected child pornography. Law enforcement agencies can access and compare images to aid in criminal investigations, victim identification, and community protection. Unauthorized use or misuse of the registry data is prohibited and can result in felony charges.
The Registry helps law enforcement identify victims and offenders, protect communities, and assist in criminal investigations related to child pornography.
Criminal justice agencies and law enforcement officials can access the Registry for official investigations and victim identification purposes.
No, using the Registry information for unauthorized purposes is prohibited and can be classified as a Class 6 felony.
Willful misuse with intent to harass or intimidate can result in criminal charges, specifically a Class 6 felony under Virginia law.