Supreme Court of Virginia
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Welcome to the Supreme Court of Virginia
Justices of the Supreme Court of Virginia
Contact and
Operational Information:
- Contact
- Clerk of the Court - Douglas B. Robelen
Chief Deputy Clerk - Muriel-Theresa Pitney
- Deputy Clerk I - Lesley Smith
- Deputy Clerk II - Jody James-Woods
Address - Supreme Court of Virginia
P.O. Box 1315
100 North Ninth Street, 5th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219-1315
- Phone - (804) 786-2251
- Operational Information
- Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday: 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Filing Fee: $50.00
Calendar
Shows dates the Court will be in session and
conducting Writ Panels
Case
Status and Information
Office of
Chief Staff Attorney
Forms
Information Regarding Petitions
for Appeal Docketed for a Writ Panel Hearing
Information Regarding
Pending Appeals that Have Been Granted
- Appeals Granted
Cases are removed from this list after decisions are issued by the
Court
- Argument Docket
Posted approximately two weeks before each session
- Argument Schedule
Posted approximately two weeks before each session
- Counsel in Decided Cases
Posted for most recently issued opinions
- Audio Recordings
of Oral Arguments
Beginning with cases heard January 7, 2014
Opinions
- By Date Issued (since 6/9/95)
Effective immediately, the Supreme Court of Virginia will no longer hold opinions for release during a session of Court following oral argument. Instead, opinions will be released when deemed ready by the Justices and will typically be issued and posted on the Court's website on a Thursday.
- Opinions Search
Search opinions from the Supreme Court of Virginia (6/9/95 – present)
and the Court of Appeals of Virginia (published opinions from 5/2/95 – present,
and unpublished opinions from 3/5/02 – present)
Unpublished
Orders
Unpublished orders for cases that were argued
before the full court are posted to this page. Click on a case name
to bring up further information about that appeal.
Petitions for Rehearing
Must be filed electronically unless being filed
pro se by a prisoner or with leave of Court in accordance with the
Rules of the Supreme Court applicable to such rehearings.
Resources
and Reference Materials
- Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA)
Provides basic information about the requirements of the ADA as they
pertain to Virginia’s Judicial System,
including how to request an accommodation.
- Code of Virginia
- Instructions for Qualification
as Corporate Counsel Before this Court
- Instructions for Attorneys
Arguing Granted Cases Before the Court
- Media Policies for Coverage of Arguments in the Supreme Court of Virginia
- Procedures for Obtaining
a Certificate of Good Standing from the Clerk of the Supreme Court
- Supreme Court
of Virginia Computers in the Courtroom Policy
- Supreme Court of Virginia Informational
Pamphlet
Rules
of the Supreme Court of Virginia
Supreme Court of the United States Electronic Filing
On November 13, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court’s electronic filing system will begin operation. While paper will remain the official form of filing as under existing practice, parties represented by counsel will also be required to submit most documents through the new electronic filing system. Attorneys who expect to file documents electronically will need to register in advance for the system. Additional information is available at https://www.supremecourt.gov/filingandrules/electronicfiling.aspx
- Clerk of the Court - Douglas B. Robelen
Chief Deputy Clerk - Muriel-Theresa Pitney
- Deputy Clerk I - Lesley Smith
- Deputy Clerk II - Jody James-Woods
Address - Supreme Court of Virginia
P.O. Box 1315
100 North Ninth Street, 5th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219-1315 - Phone - (804) 786-2251
- Hours of Operation
Monday through Friday: 8:15 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Filing Fee: $50.00
Shows dates the Court will be in session and conducting Writ Panels
Cases are removed from this list after decisions are issued by the Court
Posted approximately two weeks before each session
Posted approximately two weeks before each session
Posted for most recently issued opinions
Beginning with cases heard January 7, 2014
Effective immediately, the Supreme Court of Virginia will no longer hold opinions for release during a session of Court following oral argument. Instead, opinions will be released when deemed ready by the Justices and will typically be issued and posted on the Court's website on a Thursday.
Search opinions from the Supreme Court of Virginia (6/9/95 – present) and the Court of Appeals of Virginia (published opinions from 5/2/95 – present, and unpublished opinions from 3/5/02 – present)
Unpublished orders for cases that were argued before the full court are posted to this page. Click on a case name to bring up further information about that appeal.
Must be filed electronically unless being filed pro se by a prisoner or with leave of Court in accordance with the Rules of the Supreme Court applicable to such rehearings.
Provides basic information about the requirements of the ADA as they pertain to Virginia’s Judicial System, including how to request an accommodation.
On November 13, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court’s electronic filing system will begin operation. While paper will remain the official form of filing as under existing practice, parties represented by counsel will also be required to submit most documents through the new electronic filing system. Attorneys who expect to file documents electronically will need to register in advance for the system. Additional information is available at https://www.supremecourt.gov/filingandrules/electronicfiling.aspx
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