(a)Appeal From Conviction in a Circuit Court. See Part Five of these Rules.(b)Appeal From Conviction in a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The accused or his counsel must advise the judge or clerk of the juvenile and domestic relations district court, within 10 days after conviction, of his intention to appeal. The appeal will be noted on the warrant or summons and, if the accused does not withdraw his appeal before the expiration of the 10-day period, the papers will be filed with the circuit court at the end of such period. Paying a fine or beginning to serve a sentence does not impair the right to appeal.
Va. Sup. Ct. 3A:19
Amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective September 3, 2020; amended by order dated November 23, 2020, effective March 1, 2021.