Virginia law § 19.2-56.1 specifies that warrants for searching an attorney's office for evidence related solely to a client crime must be issued by a circuit court judge. Seized evidence is to be inventoried, sealed, and inspected in camera, with privileged items returned if appropriate. Clients retain the right to challenge the admissibility of seized evidence.
Yes, but only by a circuit court judge and solely for evidence related to a client crime.
It is inventoried, sealed, and inspected in camera by the judge, who will return privileged items if appropriate.
Yes, clients can challenge the admissibility of seized evidence in court proceedings.
Yes, evidence within the scope of attorney-client privilege must be returned if not subject to seizure.