Va Code 19 2 392

Record Clearing in Virginia: What the Law Actually Provides in 2026

Virginia record relief is governed by Code of Virginia 19.2-392.2 (expungement of non-conviction records) and 19.2-392.6 through 19.2-392.16 (sealing). The 2021 reform enacted both automatic and petition-based pathways with rolling implementation by the Virginia State Police. This post breaks down what the statute provides, who carries the rollout, and the common misreads that send petitioners off track.