Virginia Code > Title 17.1 > Chapter 5 > Article 1 > § 17.1-513.1 Virginia Code 17.1-513.1: Appeals from administrative proceedings; abuse and neglect; record to be sealed Current as of: 2023 | Check for updates | Other versions In cases appealed to the circuit court involving child abuse and neglect pursuant to § 63.2-1526, proceedings shall be confidential and the record in the case shall be sealed. However, the court may, for good cause shown, unseal the record. 2000, c. 478. Previous sectionNext section Article 1 Contents