# Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-17.10: Exhaustion of remedies

> Virginia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_VA_T53.1_C1_A4_S53.1-17.10

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Code Ann. § 53.1-17.10
- **Heading:** Exhaustion of remedies
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Virginia Code / Title 53.1 / Chapter 1 / Article 4 / Section 53.1-17.10

## Text

Any action or lack of action by the Office on a complaint made pursuant to this article shall not be deemed an administrative procedure required for exhaustion of remedies before bringing an action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1997(e).

2024, cc. 392 , 393 .

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