by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Virginia
(a)Commencement. A civil action is commenced by filing a complaint in the clerk’s office. When a statute or established practice requires, a proceeding may be commenced by a pleading styled “Petition.” Upon filing of the pleading, the action is then...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Civil Procedure, Virginia
There is one form of civil case, known as a civil action. These Rules apply to all civil actions, in the circuit courts, whether the claims involved arise under legal or equitable causes of action, unless otherwise provided by law. These rules apply in cases appealed...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Virginia
Suggested Questions to Be Asked When Taking Pleas of Guilty or Nolo ContendereA. Pleas of Guilty or Nolo Contendere with Plea Agreements Requiring Imposition of an Active or Suspended Sentence of Confinement in Jail1. Do you understand the charge(s) against you?2....
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Virginia
(Pursuant to the provisions of Code ยง 19.2-307, all orders wherein an accused is sentenced for a criminal conviction shall conform substantially to the following form. In cases where no prior criminal conviction order has been entered of record, state the...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Virginia
DC-336, Subpoena Duces Tecum, is one of the court forms created for use in criminal proceedings in Virginia courts. This form and others similarly used can be found online at...
by admin | May 14, 2021 | Criminal Procedure, Virginia
DC-326, Subpoena for Witness, is one of the court forms created for use in criminal proceedings in Virginia courts. This form and others similarly used can be found online at...
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