Virginia Administrative Code
Title 22 - SOCIAL SERVICES
Agency 25 - HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL (ABOLISHED)
Chapter 10 - REGULATIONS TO SAFEGUARD VIRGINIANS' HUMAN RIGHTS FROM UNLAWFUL DISCRIMINATION
Section 22VAC25-10-30 - Complaints by or on behalf of persons claiming to be aggrieved

A. A complaint on behalf of a person claiming to be aggrieved may be made by any person, agency, or organization; however, the complaint must be made in writing. The written complaint need not identify by name the person on whose behalf it is made. The person making the complaint, however, shall provide the council orally with the name, address and telephone number of the person on whose behalf the complaint is made. During the council's investigation, the director shall verify the complaint with the person on whose behalf the complaint is made. The council may reveal the identity of complainants to federal, state or local agencies that have agreed to keep such information confidential.

B. The complainant has the responsibility of providing the council with notice of any change in address and with notice of any prolonged absence from his current address.

C. A complaint shall be filed with the council not later than 180 days from the day upon which the alleged discriminatory practice occurred.