The request procedure, the statutory fee cap, and the provider's response deadline for Virginia. Each value is drawn from the controlling statute.
| Response deadlineHow long the provider has to respond to the request. | 15 days of receipt of the request. |
|---|---|
| Fee structurePermissible copying/retrieval charges (verify the current published schedule). | Attorney/insurer paper: $0.50/page first 50; $0.25/page thereafter; $20 search fee. Electronic: total (search + per-page) capped (~$182.65, verify). A patient's own request is governed by a separate cost-based provision. |
| Authorization notesWho may request, free-copy carve-outs, and other quirks. | Patient-direct requests use § 32.1-127.1:03(J) cost-based fee, not the attorney schedule. |
| Controlling statuteThe statute or regulation this rule comes from. | Va. Code §§ 8.01-413; 32.1-127.1:03 |
Primary source: Va. Code §§ 8.01-413; 32.1-127.1:03
Important. This guide is general information, not legal advice, and is not a substitute for the controlling statute or your own counsel's review. Laws and fees change; verify the current rule with the state authority before relying on it. Fields marked "Not stated" have not yet been published here and should not be read as the absence of a rule.
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Published 2026-06-26 · Content updated 2026-10-15