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FOIA Request to Virginia Beach Circuit Court Regarding Property Sales Records/Transactions on May 2, 2025.
Old Dominion News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Virginia Beach Circuit Court seeking comprehensive records related to property sales. The request, made under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, §2.2-3704 et seq., aims to obtain a list of all properties and their most recent sales, along with detailed metadata associated with these transactions.
The specific information requested includes:
– Recorded Instrument ID
– Transaction Date
– Transaction Amount
– Transaction Type
– Buyer Name
– Seller Name
As members of the media committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we emphasize the importance of access to public records in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. Our role involves holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. In line with this mission, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
Additionally, we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Missouri Corporation that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. This coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to shed light on government actions and inform the American electorate. More information about our efforts can be found at [https://stopsecrecy.org/about/](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
We await a response from the Virginia Beach Circuit Court and remain committed to keeping the public informed about developments in this matter.
