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vscr-1:1RULES OF SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA
vscr-1:1.2PART ONE GENERAL RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL PROCEEDINGS
vscr-1:1.3Finality of Judgments, Orders and Decrees.
vscr-1:1ARecovery of Appellate Attorney's Fees in Circuit Court.
vscr-1:2Venue in Criminal Cases. (Repealed).
vscr-1:3Reporters and Transcripts of Proceedings in Courts.
vscr-1:4General Provisions as to Pleadings.
vscr-1:4ASpecial Rule for Pleadings in General District Courts. (Repealed.)
vscr-1:5Counsel.
vscr-1:6Res Judicata Claim Preclusion.
vscr-1:7Computation of Time.
vscr-1:8Amendments.
vscr-1:9Discretion of Court.
vscr-1:10Verification.
vscr-1:11Striking the Evidence.
vscr-1:12Service of Papers after the Initial Process.
vscr-1:13Endorsements.
vscr-1:14Preservation of the Record.
vscr-1:15Local Rules of Court.
vscr-1:ft-1Circuit Courts of Virginia Times for the Commencement of the Regular Terms
vscr-1:16Size of Paper.
vscr-1:17Electronic Filing and Service.
vscr-1:18Pretrial Scheduling Order.
vscr-1:19Pretrial Conferences.
vscr-1:20Scheduling Civil Cases for Trial.
vscr-1:21Preliminary Voir Dire Information.
vscr-1:22Exercise of Challenges to Prospective Jurors.
vscr-1:23Note Taking by Jurors.
vscr-1:f-1Appendix of Forms.
vscr-1:f-1.11. Praecipe (Rule 1:15(b)).
vscr-1:f-22. Instructions (Rule 1:15(c)).
vscr-1:f-33. Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order (Rule 1:18B).
vscr-1A:1PART ONE A FOREIGN ATTORNEYS
vscr-1A:1.1Foreign Attorneys - When Admitted to Practice in This State Without Examination.
vscr-1A:2Foreign Patent and Trademark Attorneys - When Admitted to Practice in the Courts of This State Limited to Patent and Trademark Law Without Examination.
vscr-1A:3Revocation of Certificates Issued to Foreign Attorneys.
vscr-1A:4Out-of-State Lawyers - When Allowed by Comity to Participate in a Case Pro Hac Vice.
vscr-1A:5Virginia Corporate Counsel & Corporate Counsel Registrants.
vscr-1A:6Foreign Attorneys - Requested Military Legal Assistance Attorneys.
vscr-1A:7Certification of Foreign Legal Consultants.
vscr-1A:f-1Appendix of Forms.
vscr-1A:f-1.11. Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice Before A Virginia Tribunal.
vscr-2:1PART TWO EQUITY PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
vscr-2A:1PART TWO A APPEALS PURSUANT TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS ACT
vscr-2A:1.1Authorization; Definitions; Application.
vscr-2A:2Notice of Appeal.
vscr-2A:3Record on Appeal.
vscr-2A:4Petition for Appeal.
vscr-2A:5Further Proceedings.
vscr-3:1PART THREE PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE IN CIVIL ACTIONS
vscr-3:1.1Scope.
vscr-3:2Commencement of Civil Actions.
vscr-3:3Filing of Pleadings; Return of Certain Writs.
vscr-3:4Copies of Complaint.
vscr-3:5The Summons.
vscr-3:6Proof of Service.
vscr-3:7Bills of Particulars.
vscr-3:8Answers, Pleas, Demurrers and Motions.
vscr-3:9Counterclaims.
vscr-3:10Cross-Claims.
vscr-3:11Reply.
vscr-3:12Joinder of Additional Parties.
vscr-3:13Third-Party Practice.
vscr-3:14Intervention.
vscr-3:15Statutory Interpleader.
vscr-3:16New Parties.
vscr-3:17Substitution of Parties.
vscr-3:18General Provisions as to Pleadings.
vscr-3:19Default.
vscr-3:20Summary Judgment.
vscr-3:21Jury Trial of Right.
vscr-3:22Trial by Jury or by the Court.
vscr-3:23Use of and Proceedings Before a Commissioner in Chancery.
vscr-3:24Appeal of Orders of Quarantine or Isolation regarding Communicable Diseases of Public Health Threat
vscr-3:25Claims for Attorney's Fees.
vscr-3A:1PART THREE A CRIMINAL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
vscr-3A:1.1Scope.
vscr-3A:2Purpose and Interpretation; Definitions.
vscr-3A:2.1Venue in Criminal Cases.
vscr-3A:3The Complaint.
vscr-3A:4Arrest Warrant or Summons.
vscr-3A:5The Grand Jury.
vscr-3A:6The Indictment and the Information.
vscr-3A:7Capias or Summons Upon Indictment or Information.
vscr-3A:8Pleas.
vscr-3A:9Pleadings and Motions for Trial; Defenses and Objections.
vscr-3A:10Trial Together of More Than One Accused or More Than One Offense.
vscr-3A:11Discovery and Inspection.
vscr-3A:12Subpoena.
vscr-3A:13Trial by Jury or by Court.
vscr-3A:14Trial Jurors.
vscr-3A:15Motion to Strike or to Set Aside Verdict; Judgment of Acquittal or New Trial.
vscr-3A:16Instructions.
vscr-3A:17Jury Verdicts.
vscr-3A:17.1Proceedings in Bifurcated Jury Trials of Non-Capital Felonies and Class 1 misdemeanors.
vscr-3A:18Death Penalty.
vscr-3A:19Appeals.
vscr-3A:20Time.
vscr-3A:21Service and Filing of Papers.
vscr-3A:22Forms.
vscr-3A:23Effective Date.
vscr-3A:24Special Rule Applicable to Post-Conviction Proceedings: Circuit Court Orders Denying Petitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus.
vscr-3A:25Special Rule Applicable to Post-Conviction Proceedings: Inmate Filings in the Trial Courts Under Code § 8.01-654.
vscr-3A:f-1Appendix of Forms.
vscr-3A:f-1.1Criminal Complaint (Rule 3A:3).
vscr-3A:f-2Statement of Witness for Arrest Warrant (Rule 3A:3)
vscr-3A:f-3Summons (Rule 3A:4(b)).
vscr-3A:f-4Indictments (Rule 3A:6).
vscr-3A:f-5Capias (Rule 3A:7).
vscr-3A:f-6Suggested Questions to Be Put by the Court to an Accused Who Has Pleaded Guilty (Rule 3A:8).
vscr-3A:f-7Suggested Questions to Be Put by the Court to an Accused Who Has Pleaded Not Guilty (Rule 3A:8).
vscr-3A:f-8Subpoena (Rule 3A:12(a)).
vscr-3A:f-9Subpoena Duces Tecum (Rule 3A:12(b)).
vscr-3A:f-10Contents of Sentencing Orders.
vscr-3A:f-11Misdemeanor Proceedings in District and Circuit Courts (Rule 3A:8(b)(2); Rule 7C:6; and Rule 8:18).
vscr-3B:1PART THREE B TRAFFIC INFRACTIONS AND UNIFORM FINE SCHEDULE
vscr-3B:1.1Purpose.
vscr-3B:2Uniform Fine Schedule.
vscr-3C:1PART THREE C NON-TRAFFIC PREPAYABLE OFFENSES AND UNIFORM FINE SCHEDULE
vscr-3C:1.1Purpose and Effective Date.
vscr-3C:2Uniform Fine Schedule.
vscr-3DPART THREE D CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE IN THE GENERAL DISTRICT COURTS
vscr-4:0PART FOUR PRETRIAL PROCEDURES, DEPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTION AT TRIAL
vscr-4:0.1Application of Part Four.
vscr-4:1General Provisions Governing Discovery.
vscr-4:2Depositions Before Action or Pending Appeal.
vscr-4:3Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken.
vscr-4:4Stipulations Regarding Discovery.
vscr-4:5Depositions Upon Oral Examination.
vscr-4:6Depositions Upon Written Questions.
vscr-4:6ANumber of Depositions.
vscr-4:7Use of Depositions in Court Proceedings.
vscr-4:7AAudio-Visual Depositions.
vscr-4:8Interrogatories to Parties.
vscr-4:9Production by Parties of Documents, Electronically Stored Information, and Things; Entry on Land for Inspection and Other Purposes; Production at Trial.
vscr-4:9AProduction from Non-Parties of Documents, Electronically Stored Information, and Things and Entry on Land for Inspection and Other Purposes; Production at Trial.
vscr-4:10Physical and Mental Examination of Persons.
vscr-4:11Requests for Admission.
vscr-4:12Failure to Make Discovery; Sanctions.
vscr-4:13Pretrial Procedure; Formulating Issues.
vscr-4:14Disposition of Discovery Material.
vscr-4:15Motions Practice.
vscr-5:1PART FIVE THE SUPREME COURT
vscr-5:1.1A. General.
vscr-5:1.2Scope, Applicability and General Provisions.
vscr-5:2Sessions.
vscr-5:3Convening of Court - When In Banc - When in Division.
vscr-5:4Motions and Orders.
vscr-5:5Extension of Time; Filing by Mail.
vscr-5:6Forms of Briefs and Other Papers.
vscr-5:7B. Original Jurisdiction.
vscr-5:7.1Original Jurisdiction.
vscr-5:7APetitions for Writs of Habeas Corpus in Cases in Which the Sentence of Death Has Been Imposed.
vscr-5:7BPetition for a Writ of Actual Innocence.
vscr-5:8C. Procedure for Filing an Appeal From a Trial Court.
vscr-5:8.1Applicability.
vscr-5:9Notice of Appeal.
vscr-5:10Record on Appeal: Contents.
vscr-5:11Record on Appeal: Transcript or Written Statement.
vscr-5:12Judge Authorized to Act.
vscr-5:13Record on Appeal: Preparation and Transmission.
vscr-5:14D. Procedure for Filing an Appeal From the Court of Appeals.
vscr-5:14.1Notice of Appeal; Certification.
vscr-5:15Record on Appeal From Court of Appeals or Certification for Review.
vscr-5:16Disposition of Record.
vscr-5:17E. Perfecting the Appeal.
vscr-5:17.1Petition for Appeal.
vscr-5:17APetition for Review Pursuant to Code § 8.01-626.
vscr-5:18Brief in Opposition.
vscr-5:19Reply Brief.
vscr-5:20Denial of Appeal; Petition for Rehearing.
vscr-5:20ADenial of Appeal; Petition for Rehearing.
vscr-5:21F. Special Rules.
vscr-5:21.1Special Rules Applicable to Appeals From the State Corporation Commission.
vscr-5:22Special Rule Applicable to Cases in Which Sentence of Death Has Been Imposed.
vscr-5:23G. Procedure Following Perfection of Appeal.
vscr-5:23.1Perfection of Appeal; Docketing.
vscr-5:24Security for Appeal.
vscr-5:25Questions to Be Considered.
vscr-5:26Briefs.
vscr-5:27Opening Brief of Appellant.
vscr-5:28Brief of Appellee.
vscr-5:29Reply Brief.
vscr-5:30Briefs Amicus Curiae.
vscr-5:31Covers of Documents.
vscr-5:32Appendix.
vscr-5:33Effect of Noncompliance With Rules Regarding Briefs.
vscr-5:34Hearing of Appeals on the Original Record Without an Appendix or With an Abbreviated Appendix.
vscr-5:35Oral Argument.
vscr-5:36H. Decision, Costs, and Mandate.
vscr-5:36.1Notice of Decision and Order.
vscr-5:37Costs.
vscr-5:38Mandate.
vscr-5:39Rehearing.
vscr-5:39ARehearing Petition.
vscr-5:40I. Settlement.
vscr-5:40.1Settlement of Pending Appeal.
vscr-5:41J. Supreme Court of the United States.
vscr-5:41.1Procedure Upon Appeal or Petition to Supreme Court of the United States.
vscr-5:42K. Certification of Questions of Law.
vscr-5:42.1Certification Procedures.
vscr-5:43Appeal of Orders Relating to Quarantine or Isolation of Persons.
vscr-5:f-1Appendix of Forms.
vscr-5:f-1.1Bond for Costs Alone - Appeal of Right From Circuit Court to Court of Appeals (including further appeal to the Supreme Court).
vscr-5:f-2Bond for Costs and Suspension - Appeal From Circuit Court to Appellate Court.
vscr-5:f-3Bond for Costs Alone Required by Appellate Court on Appeal From Circuit Court.
vscr-5:f-4Bond for Suspension Alone Required by Appellate Court on Appeal From Circuit Court.
vscr-5:f-5Bond for Costs and Suspension Required by Appellate Court on Appeal From Circuit Court.
vscr-5:f-6Additional Bond Required by Appellate Court on Appeal From Circuit Court.
vscr-5:f-7Bond for Costs Alone - Appeal of Right From Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission to Court of Appeals (including further appeal to the Supreme Court).
vscr-5:f-8Bond for Costs Alone - Required by Supreme Court on Appeal of Right From State Corporation Commission.
vscr-5:f-9Bond for Costs and Suspension - Required by Supreme Court on Appeal of Right From State Corporation Commission.
vscr-5:f-10Form for Execution and Acknowledgment of All Bonds.
vscr-5:f-11Irrevocable Letters of Credit.
vscr-5A:1PART FIVE A THE COURT OF APPEALS
vscr-5A:1.1A. General.
vscr-5A:1.2Scope, Applicability and General Provisions.
vscr-5A:2Motions and Orders.
vscr-5A:3Extension of Time.
vscr-5A:4Forms of Briefs and Other Papers.
vscr-5A:5B. Original Jurisdiction.
vscr-5A:5.1Original Proceedings.
vscr-5A:6C. Procedure for Filing an Appeal in all Cases From the Trial Court.
vscr-5A:6.1Notice of Appeal.
vscr-5A:6-fNotice of Appeal From Trial Court (Rule 5A:6)
vscr-5A:7Record on Appeal: Contents.
vscr-5A:8Record on Appeal: Transcript or Written Statement.
vscr-5A:9Judge Authorized to Act.
vscr-5A:10Record on Appeal: Preparation and Transmission.
vscr-5A:11D. Procedure for Filing an Appeal From the Workers' Compensation Commission.
vscr-5A:11.1Special Rule Applicable to Appeals From the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission.
vscr-5A:12E. Procedure on Petition for Appeal in Criminal Cases and Traffic Infractions.
vscr-5A:12.1Petition for Appeal.
vscr-5A:13Brief in Opposition.
vscr-5A:14Reply Brief.
vscr-5A:15Denial of Appeal; Petition for Rehearing.
vscr-5A:15ADenial of Appeal; Petition for Rehearing Filed by Electronic Means.
vscr-5A:16F. Procedure Following Perfection of Appeal.
vscr-5A:16.1Perfection of Appeal; Docketing.
vscr-5A:17Security for Appeal.
vscr-5A:18Questions to Be Considered.
vscr-5A:19Briefs.
vscr-5A:20Opening Brief of Appellant.
vscr-5A:21Brief of Appellee or Guardian Ad Litem.
vscr-5A:22Reply Brief.
vscr-5A:23Briefs Amicus Curiae.
vscr-5A:24Covers of Documents.
vscr-5A:25Appendix.
vscr-5A:26Effect of Noncompliance With Rules Regarding Briefs.
vscr-5A:27Summary Disposition.
vscr-5A:28Oral Argument.
vscr-5A:29G. Decision, Costs, and Mandate.
vscr-5A:29.1Notice of Decision.
vscr-5A:30Costs.
vscr-5A:31Mandate.
vscr-5A:32H. Rehearing.
vscr-5A:32.1Scope.
vscr-5A:33Rehearing - On Motion of a Party.
vscr-5A:33ARehearing - On Motion of a Party, Filed by Electronic Means.
vscr-5A:34Rehearing En Banc.
vscr-5A:34ARehearing En Banc Filed by Electronic Means.
vscr-5A:35Procedure for Rehearing.
vscr-5A:36I. Settlement.
vscr-5A:36.1Settlement of Pending Appeal.
vscr-5A:f-1Appendix of Forms.
vscr-5A:f-1.1Bond for Costs Alone - Appeal of Right From Circuit Court to Court of Appeals (including further appeal to the Supreme Court).
vscr-5A:f-2Bond for Costs and Suspension - Appeal From Circuit Court to Appellate Court.
vscr-5A:f-3Bond for Costs Alone Required by Appellate Court on Appeal From Circuit Court.
vscr-5A:f-4Bond for Suspension Alone Required by Appellate Court on Appeal From Circuit Court.
vscr-5A:f-5Bond for Costs and Suspension Required by Appellate Court on Appeal From Circuit Court.
vscr-5A:f-6Additional Bond Required by Appellate Court on Appeal From Circuit Court.
vscr-5A:f-7Bond for Costs Alone - Appeal of Right From Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission to Court of Appeals (including further appeal to the Supreme Court).
vscr-5A:f-8Bond for Costs Alone - Required by Supreme Court on Appeal of Right From State Corporation Commission.
vscr-5A:f-9Bond for Costs and Suspension - Required by Supreme Court on Appeal of Right From State Corporation Commission.
vscr-5A:f-10Form for Execution and Acknowledgment of All Bonds.
vscr-5A:f-11Irrevocable Letters of Credit.
vscr-5A:f-12Petition for a Writ of Actual Innocence Based on Nonbiological Evidence.
vscr-6:1-1PART SIX INTEGRATION OF THE STATE BAR
vscr-6:1-1.1Section I. Unauthorized Practice Rules and Considerations.
vscr-6:1-1-wdIntroduction.
vscr-6:1-1-plPractice of Law in the Commmonwealth of Virginia.
vscr-6:1-1Practice Before Tribunals.
vscr-6:1-1-101 UPR 1-101. Representation Before Tribunals.
vscr-6:1-1-1 UPC 1-1.
vscr-6:1-1-2 UPC 1-2.
vscr-6:1-1-3 UPC 1-3.
vscr-6:1-1-4 UPC 1-4.
vscr-6:1-1-5 UPC 1-5.
vscr-6:1-2Lay Adjusters.
vscr-6:1-2-101 UPR 2-101. Definitions.
vscr-6:1-2-102 UPR 2-102. Investigation.
vscr-6:1-2-103 UPR 2-103. Negotiation of a Settlement.
vscr-6:1-2-104 UPR 2-104. Preparation of Documents.
vscr-6:1-2-105 UPR 2-105. Third Party Claims.
vscr-6:1-2-1 UPC 2-1.
vscr-6:1-2-2 UPC 2-2.
vscr-6:1-2-3 UPC 2-3.
vscr-6:1-2-4 UPC 2-4.
vscr-6:1-2-5 UPC 2-5.
vscr-6:1-2-6 UPC 2-6.
vscr-6:1-3Collection Agencies.
vscr-6:1-3-101 UPR 3-101. Attorney-Client Relationship.
vscr-6:1-3-102 UPR 3-102. Referral and Control of Claims.
vscr-6:1-3-103 UPR 3-103. Preparation of Documents.
vscr-6:1-3-1 UPC 3-1.
vscr-6:1-3-2 UPC 3-2.
vscr-6:1-3-3 UPC 3-3.
vscr-6:1-3-4 UPC 3-4.
vscr-6:1-3-5 UPC 3-5.
vscr-6:1-3-6 UPC 3-6.
vscr-6:1-3-7 UPC 3-7.
vscr-6:1-4Estate Planning and Settlement.
vscr-6:1-4-101 UPR 4-101. Estate Planning Advice.
vscr-6:1-4-102 UPR 4-102. Holding Out With Regard to Estate Planning.
vscr-6:1-4-103 UPR 4-103. Preparation of Documents.
vscr-6:1-4-104 UPR 4-104. Settlement of Estates.
vscr-6:1-4-1 UPC 4-1.
vscr-6:1-4-2 UPC 4-2.
vscr-6:1-4-3 UPC 4-3.
vscr-6:1-4-4 UPC 4-4.
vscr-6:1-4-5 UPC 4-5.
vscr-6:1-4-6 UPC 4-6.
vscr-6:1-4-7 UPC 4-7.
vscr-6:1-4-8 UPC 4-8.
vscr-6:1-5Tax Practice.
vscr-6:1-5-101 UPR 5-101. Holding Out as a Tax Expert.
vscr-6:1-5-102 UPR 5-102. Practicing Law in Tax Matters.
vscr-6:1-5-1 UPC 5-1.
vscr-6:1-5-2 UPC 5-2.
vscr-6:1-5-3 UPC 5-3.
vscr-6:1-5-4 UPC 5-4.
vscr-6:1-5-5 UPC 5-5.
vscr-6:1-5-6 UPC 5-6.
vscr-6:1-5-7 UPC 5-7.
vscr-6:1-5-8 UPC 5-8.
vscr-6:1-6Real Estate Practice.
vscr-6:1-6-101 UPR 6-101. Giving Legal Advice.
vscr-6:1-6-102 UPR 6-102. Holding Out With Regard to Real Estate Services.
vscr-6:1-6-103 UPR 6-103. Preparation of Legal Instruments.
vscr-6:1-6-104 UPR 6-104. Real Estate Closings.
vscr-6:1-6-105 UPR 6-105. Lawyer-Client Relationship.
vscr-6:1-6-106 UPR 6-106. Referral of Business.
vscr-6:1-6-1 UPC 6-1.
vscr-6:1-6-2 UPC 6-2.
vscr-6:1-6-3 UPC 6-3.
vscr-6:1-6-4 UPC 6-4.
vscr-6:1-6-5 UPC 6-5.
vscr-6:1-6-6 UPC 6-6.
vscr-6:1-6-7 UPC 6-7.
vscr-6:1-6-8 UPC 6-8.
vscr-6:1-6-9 UPC 6-9.
vscr-6:1-7Title Insurance.
vscr-6:1-7-101 UPR 7-101. Title Insurance Practice.
vscr-6:1-7-1 UPC 7-1.
vscr-6:1-7-2 UPC 7-2.
vscr-6:1-7-3 UPC 7-3.
vscr-6:1-7-4 UPC 7-4.
vscr-6:1-8Trade Associations.
vscr-6:1-8-101 UPR 8-101. Giving Legal Advice.
vscr-6:1-8-102 UPR 8-102. Holding Out With Regard to Legal Services.
vscr-6:1-8-103 UPR 8-103. Attorney-Client Relationship.
vscr-6:1-8-104 UPR 8-104. Referral of Business.
vscr-6:1-8-1 UPC 8-1.
vscr-6:1-8-2 UPC 8-2.
vscr-6:1-8-3 UPC 8-3.
vscr-6:1-8-4 UPC 8-4.
vscr-6:1-9Administrative Agency Practice.
vscr-6:1-9-101 UPR 9-101. Holding Out as an Expert.
vscr-6:1-9-102 UPR 9-102. Agency Practice.
vscr-6:1-9-103 UPR 9-103. Immigration Practice.
vscr-6:1-9-1 UPC 9-1.
vscr-6:1-9-2 UPC 9-2.
vscr-6:1-9-3 UPC 9-3.
vscr-6:1-9-4 UPC 9-4.
vscr-6:1-9-5 UPC 9-5.
vscr-6:1-9-6 UPC 9-6.
vscr-6:1-9-7 UPC 9-7.
vscr-6:2-1-prPreamble: A Lawyer's Responsibilities
vscr-6:2-1.1Competence.
vscr-6:2-1.2Scope of Representation.
vscr-6:2-1.3Diligence.
vscr-6:2-1.4Communication.
vscr-6:2-1.5Fees.
vscr-6:2-1.6Confidentiality of Information.
vscr-6:2-1.7Conflict of Interest: General Rule.
vscr-6:2-1.8Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions.
vscr-6:2-1.9Conflict of Interest: Former Client.
vscr-6:2-1.10Imputed Disqualification: General Rule.
vscr-6:2-1.11Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employees.
vscr-6:2-1.12Former Judge or Arbitrator.
vscr-6:2-1.13Organization as Client.
vscr-6:2-1.14Client With Impairment.
vscr-6:2-1.15Safekeeping Property.
vscr-6:2-1.16Declining Or Terminating Representation.
vscr-6:2-1.17Sale of Law Practice.
vscr-6:2-2aCOUNSELOR AND THIRD-PARTY NEUTRAL.
vscr-6:2-2.1Advisor.
vscr-6:2-2.2Intermediary.
vscr-6:2-2.3Evaluation For Use By Third Persons.
vscr-6:2-2.10Third Party Neutral.
vscr-6:2-2.11Mediator.
vscr-6:2-3aADVOCATE.
vscr-6:2-3.1Meritorious Claims And Contentions.
vscr-6:2-3.3Candor Toward The Tribunal.
vscr-6:2-3.4Fairness To Opposing Party And Counsel.
vscr-6:2-3.5Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal.
vscr-6:2-3.6Trial Publicity.
vscr-6:2-3.7Lawyer As Witness.
vscr-6:2-3.8Additional Responsibilities of a Prosecutor.
vscr-6:2-4aTRANSACTIONS WITH PERSONS OTHER THAN CLIENTS.
vscr-6:2-4.1Truthfulness in Statement to Others.
vscr-6:2-4.2Communication with Persons Represented by Counsel.
vscr-6:2-4.3Dealing with Unrepresented Persons.
vscr-6:2-4.4Respect for Rights of Third Persons.
vscr-6:2-5aLAW FIRMS AND ASSOCIATIONS.
vscr-6:2-5.1Responsibilities of Partners and Supervisory Lawyers.
vscr-6:2-5.3Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants.
vscr-6:2-5.4Professional Independence Of A Lawyer.
vscr-6:2-5.5Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law.
vscr-6:2-5.6Restrictions on Right to Practice.
vscr-6:2-6aPUBLIC SERVICE.
vscr-6:2-6.1Voluntary Pro Bono Publico Service.
vscr-6:2-6.2Accepting Appointments.
vscr-6:2-6.3Membership in Legal Services Organization.
vscr-6:2-6.5Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs.
vscr-6:2-7aINFORMATION ABOUT LEGAL SERVICES.
vscr-6:2-7.1Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services.
vscr-6:2-7.2Advertising.
vscr-6:2-7.3Direct Contact with Prospective Clients and Recommendation of Professional Employment.
vscr-6:2-7.4Communication of Fields of Practice and Certification.
vscr-6:2-7.5Firm Names and Letterheads.
vscr-6:2-8aMAINTAINING THE INTEGRITY OF THE PROFESSION.
vscr-6:2-8.1Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters.
vscr-6:2-8.2Judicial Officials.
vscr-6:2-8.3Reporting Misconduct.
vscr-6:2-8.4Misconduct.
vscr-6:2-8.5Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law.
vscr-6:2-cref1Cross Reference Table: Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct to Virginia Code of Professional Responsibility
vscr-6:2-cref2Cross Reference Table: Virginia Code of Professional Responsibility to Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct
vscr-6:3-1Section III. Canons of Judicial Conduct for the State of Virginia.
vscr-6:3-prPreamble
vscr-6:3-1A Judge Should Uphold the Integrity and Independence of the Judiciary.
vscr-6:3-2A Judge Shall Avoid Impropriety and the Appearance of Impropriety in All of the Judge's Activities.
vscr-6:3-3A Judge Shall Perform The Duties Of Judicial Office Impartially And Diligently.
vscr-6:3-4A Judge May Engage in Extra-Judicial Activities Designed to Improve the Law, the Legal System, and the Administration of Justice, and Shall Conduct Any Such Extra-Judicial Activities in a Manner That Minimizes the Risk of Conflict With Judicial Obligations.
vscr-6:3-5A Judge Shall Refrain From Political Activity Inappropriate to the Judicial Office.
vscr-6:3-6Judges Pro Tempore, Retired Judges, and Substitute Judges Are Required to Comply With the Canons.
vscr-6:3-7Effective Date.
vscr-6:3-comEstablishment of Judicial Ethics Advisory Committee
vscr-6:4-1Section IV. Organization and Government.
vscr-6:4-1.1Name.
vscr-6:4-2Membership.
vscr-6:4-3Classes of Membership.
vscr-6:4-4Officers.
vscr-6:4-5The Council.
vscr-6:4-6Election to Council.
vscr-6:4-7Meetings of the Council.
vscr-6:4-8Annual Meeting of the Virginia State Bar.
vscr-6:4-9Powers of the Council.
vscr-6:4-10Promulgation of Legal Ethics, Lawyer Advertising, Solicitation and Unauthorized Practice of Law Opinions and Rules of Court.
vscr-6:4-11Dues.
vscr-6:4-12Disbursements.
vscr-6:4-13Procedure for Disciplining, Suspending, and Disbarring Attorneys.
vscr-6:4-13.1Suspension for Failure to Complete Professionalism Course.
vscr-6:4-13.2Suspension for Failure to Complete Continuing Legal Education Requirement.
vscr-6:4-13.3Reserved.
vscr-6:4-14Professional Corporations, Professional Limited Liability Companies and Limited Liability Partnerships (Limited Liabilities Entities).
vscr-6:4-15Third Year Student Practice Rule.
vscr-6:4-16Clients' Protection Fund.
vscr-6:4-17Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Rule.
vscr-6:4-18Financial Responsibility.
vscr-6:4-19(Effective until August 1, 2009) Procedure for the Administrative Suspension of a Member.
vscr-6:4-19.1(Effective August 1, 2009) Procedure for the Administrative Suspension of a Member.
vscr-6:4-20Maintenance of Trust Accounts; Notice of Election Requirements.
vscr-6:4-21Computerized Legal Research Services Rule.
vscr-6:5Section V. Bylaws of the Council of the Virginia State Bar.
vscr-6:6Section VI. Virginia State Bar Bylaws.
vscr-6:7Section VII. Acts of the General Assembly (The Bar Act of 1938 and Appendix).
vscr-7A:1PART SEVEN A GENERAL DISTRICT COURTS - IN GENERAL
vscr-7A:1.1Scope.
vscr-7A:2Computation of Time.
vscr-7A:3Counsel.
vscr-7A:4Reporters and Transcripts of Proceedings in Court.
vscr-7A:5Discretion of Court.
vscr-7A:6Preservation of the Record.
vscr-7A:7Size of Paper.
vscr-7A:8General Provisions as to Pleadings.
vscr-7A:9Amendments.
vscr-7A:10Copies of Pleadings and Requests for Subpoenas Duces Tecum to be Furnished.
vscr-7A:11Endorsements.
vscr-7A:12Requests for Subpoenas for Witnesses and Records.
vscr-7A:13What Constitutes Noting an Appeal.
vscr-7A:14Continuances.
vscr-7A:15General Information Relating to Each Court.
vscr-7A:16Isolation Proceedings under Article 3.01 of Title 32.1 of the Code of Virginia; Communicable Diseases of Public Health Significance.
vscr-7B:1PART SEVEN B GENERAL DISTRICT COURTS - CIVIL
vscr-7B:1.1Scope.
vscr-7B:2Specific Rule for Pleadings in General District Courts.
vscr-7B:3General Provisions as to Pleadings.
vscr-7B:4Trial of Action.
vscr-7B:5Production of Written Agreement.
vscr-7B:6Verification.
vscr-7B:7Appearance by Plaintiff.
vscr-7B:8Failure of Plaintiff to Appear.
vscr-7B:9Failure of Defendant to Appear.
vscr-7B:10Third-Party Practice and Consolidation of Actions.
vscr-7B:11Motions to Transfer.
vscr-7C:1PART SEVEN C GENERAL DISTRICT COURTS - CRIMINAL AND TRAFFIC
vscr-7C:1.1Scope.
vscr-7C:2Venue.
vscr-7C:3The Complaint, Warrant, Summons and Capias.
vscr-7C:4Trial Together of More Than One Accused or More Than One Offense and Joint Preliminary Hearings.
vscr-7C:5Discovery.
vscr-7C:6Pleas.
vscr-7C:7Service and Filing of Papers.
vscr-8:1PART EIGHT JUVENILE AND DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURTS
vscr-8:1.1Scope.
vscr-8:2Definitions.
vscr-8:3Contents of Petitions in Certain Proceedings.
vscr-8:4Service of Process - Motion to Reduce Support Arrearages to Judgment.
vscr-8:5Court-Ordered Reports.
vscr-8:6The Roles of Counsel and of Guardians Ad Litem When Representing Children.
vscr-8:7Size of Paper.
vscr-8:8Pleadings.
vscr-8:9Discretion of Court.
vscr-8:10Motions to Transfer Venue.
vscr-8:11Reporters and Transcripts of Proceedings in Court.
vscr-8:12Preservation of the Record.
vscr-8:13Requests for Subpoenas for Witnesses and Records.
vscr-8:14Continuances.
vscr-8:15Discovery.
vscr-8:16Arraignment in Juvenile Delinquency Cases.
vscr-8:17Notification and Waiver of Trial Rights of Parties.
vscr-8:18Pleas.
vscr-8:19Endorsements of Orders.
vscr-8:20Appeals.
vscr-8:21Violations of Court Orders.
vscr-8:22Judicial Consent.