Virginia Code 32.1-48.013:1: Electronic filings as protection from communicable disease.
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Notwithstanding Rule 1:17 of the Supreme Court of Virginia, a court in its discretion may permit the electronic or facsimile filing of a petition, notice, brief, notice of appeal, or other legal document when such filing is necessary to expedite the proceedings or to protect the public, court officials, or others participating in the proceedings from exposure to a communicable disease.
Terms Used In Virginia Code 32.1-48.013:1
- Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
- Supreme Court: means the Supreme Court of Virginia. See Virginia Code 1-249