Va. Code § 2.2-126

Current with changes from the 2024 Special Session I, ch. 2
Section 2.2-126 - Disposition of official correspondence
A. Before the end of his term of office, the Governor shall have delivered to The Library of Virginia for safekeeping all correspondence and other records of his office during his term. This section shall not apply to correspondence or other records of a strictly personal or private nature, or active files necessary for the transaction of business by the Office of the Governor, the decision thereon to be made by the Governor after consultation with the Librarian of Virginia. Records delivered to The Library of Virginia shall be made accessible to the public, once cataloging has been completed.
B. Should any subsequent Governor need such records for the transaction of business of the Office of the Governor, the records may be reviewed at the Library and copied, if necessary, but the Governor and his staff shall ensure that the original records are preserved intact and remain in The Library of Virginia.

Va. Code § 2.2-126

Code 1950, § 2-40.1; 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-45; 1988, c. 476; 1994, c. 64; 2001, c. 844; 2003, c. 590.
Amended by Acts 2003, c. 590.
Amended by Acts 2001, c. 844.
Amended by Acts 1994, c. 64.
Amended by Acts 1988, c. 476.
Amended by Acts 1966, c. 677, § 2.1-45.