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Rule 8:15 – Discovery

May 14, 2021 | Family Law, Virginia

(a)Adult Criminal Case. In any cases involving adults charged with crime, the provisions of Rule 7C:5 govern discovery.
(b)Juvenile Delinquency Cases. In juvenile delinquency cases, when the juvenile is charged with an act that would be a felony if committed by an adult, or in a transfer hearing or a preliminary hearing to certify charges pursuant to ยง 16.1-269.1, the court must, upon motion timely made by the juvenile or the Commonwealth’s Attorney, and for good cause, enter such orders in aid of discovery and inspection of evidence as provided under Rule 3A:11.

In juvenile delinquency cases when the juvenile is charged with an act that would be a misdemeanor if committed by an adult, the court must, upon motion timely made and for good cause, enter such orders for discovery as provided under Rule 7C:5.

(c)Other Cases. In all other proceedings, the court may, upon motion timely made and for good cause, enter such orders in aid of discovery and inspection of evidence as permitted under Part Four of the Rules, except that no depositions may be taken.
(d) In proceedings concerning civil support, the judge may require parties to file a statement of gross income together with documentation in support of the statement.

Va. Sup. Ct. 8:15

Amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective September 3, 2020; amended by order dated November 23, 2020, effective March 1, 2021.