Recording Laws
One-Party Consent
Virginia is a one-party consent state. Recording is legal with one party's consent.
Statute: Va. Code § 19.2-62
Can Record Police: Yes (in public)
Penalties: Class 6 felony
Stop and Identify
No ID Requirement
No state statute requiring identification
Immigration Policy
Has Sanctuary Cities
Northern Virginia localities have sanctuary policies.
ICE Cooperation: Limited
Sanctuary Cities:
ArlingtonAlexandriaFairfax County
State Resources
State Bar Association
https://www.vsb.org/Legal Aid
https://www.valegalaid.org/Remember in Virginia
- ✓ You always have the right to remain silent
- ✓ You can record police in public spaces
- ✓ You do not have to consent to a search
- ✓ If arrested, say "I want a lawyer"