The filing of papers with and the giving of testimony before the Commission shall be privileged, except where such filing of papers or giving of testimony is motivated or accompanied by actual malice. No other publication of such papers or proceedings shall be privileged in any action for defamation except that (i) the record filed by the Commission with the Supreme Court, in support of a formal complaint filed therewith, continues to be privileged and (ii) a writing which was privileged before its filing with the Commission shall not lose such privilege by such filing.
1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.14; 2001, c. 844.
Structure Code of Virginia
Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission
§ 17.1-900. Definitions and application of chapter
§ 17.1-901. Commission created; membership and terms of office
§ 17.1-902. Powers and duties of Commission generally
§ 17.1-903. Officers and employees; experts and reporters; witnesses; legal counsel
§ 17.1-904. Compensation and expenses
§ 17.1-906. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court
§ 17.1-907. Oaths; inspection of books and records; subpoenas
§ 17.1-909. Order compelling witness to attend and testify
§ 17.1-911. Suspension of judge
§ 17.1-912. Physical or mental examination
§ 17.1-913. Confidentiality of papers and proceedings
§ 17.1-915. Witness fees; mileage; exception