Interception of Wire, Electronic or Oral Communications

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This is Chapter 6 of the Code of Virginia, titled “Interception of Wire, Electronic or Oral Communications.” It is part of Title 19.2 “Criminal Procedure”.

It’s comprised of the following 14 sections.

§ 19.2-61	Definitions
§ 19.2-62	Interception, disclosure, etc., of wire, electronic or oral communications unlawful; penalties; exceptions
§ 19.2-63	Manufacture, possession, sale or advertising of certain devices unlawful; penalties; exceptions
§ 19.2-63.1	Supervision and control of devices; unauthorized possession
§ 19.2-64	Forfeiture of unlawful devices
§ 19.2-65	When intercepted communications and evidence derived therefrom not to be received in evidence
§ 19.2-66	When Attorney General or Chief Deputy Attorney General may apply for order authorizing interception of communications
§ 19.2-67	Disclosure of information obtained by authorized means
§ 19.2-68	Application for and issuance of order authorizing interception; contents of order; recording and retention of intercepted communications, applications and orders; notice to parties; introduction in evidence of information obtained
§ 19.2-69	Civil action for unlawful interception, disclosure, or use
§ 19.2-70	Reports to be filed by courts and Attorney General
§ 19.2-70.1	General prohibition on pen register and trap and trace device use; exceptions
§ 19.2-70.2	Application for and issuance of order for a pen register or trap and trace device; assistance in installation and use
§ 19.2-70.3	Obtaining records concerning electronic communication service or remote computing service