VA SB24

Requires prosecutors in circuit court felony and misdemeanor cases to provide copies of discovery materials to defense counsel upon request, including police reports, criminal records, dashboard camera footage, and body-worn camera footage

Establishes that the Commonwealth's duty to provide discovery is continuing throughout proceedings and applies to any additional evidence discovered before or during trial

Authorizes courts to impose sanctions for prosecutor non-compliance, including ordering discovery, granting continuances, excluding undisclosed evidence, or other remedies deemed just

Directs the Department of Criminal Justice Services to evaluate feasibility and costs of requiring prosecutors to provide police reports at least 10 days before trial or preliminary hearing in district court cases

Requires DCJS to submit findings to the Senate and House Committees on Finance, Appropriations, and Courts of Justice by November 1, 2026