Opinion ID: 4542320
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: The JLARC Report

Text: Townes and Silvestro sought to introduce evidence of “any and all policies and procedures developed or implemented” by VSBE following the JLARC Report. The JLARC Report contained information regarding the training and supervision of local electoral board 19 members and VSBE’s failure to properly distribute local electoral board job descriptions. The JLARC Report concluded that the Department of Elections’ “oversight d[id] not provide full assurances of election integrity and uniformity, though guidance and training is generally useful.” It made recommendations concerning VSBE’s training for and supervision of Virginia’s local electoral boards. This report outlined the circumstances under which Townes and Silvestro were working and whether VSBE provided them with proper training. Consequently, the JLARC Report was relevant to the jury’s determination whether Townes and Silvestro acted reasonably under the circumstances. The circuit court abused its discretion by excluding evidence of the JLARC Report.