Amendments Arranged by Rule, with Amendments Tracked

Unofficial versions of Rules recently amended, showing additions and deletions. Additions to a Rule are shown in red and underlined; deletions are noted in blue and struck through.

Posted to the Web 04/29/11

Amendments to Rule 1:1.  Finality of Judgments, Orders and Decrees (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 1:4.  General Provisions as to Pleadings (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 1:5.  Counsel (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 1:10.  Verification (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 1:12.  Serving of Papers after the Initial Process (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 1:13.  Endorsements (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 1:16.  Filing Format and Procedure (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 1:17.  Electronic Filing and Service (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Appendix of Forms:  Part 1, Form 2 – Instructions (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Appendix of Forms:  Part 1A, Form 1 – Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice Before A Virginia Tribunal (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 2A:3.  Record on Appeal (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 2A:4.  Petition for Appeal (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3:3.  Filing of Pleadings; Return of Certain Writs (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3:4. Copies of Complaint (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3:18.  General Proceedings as to Pleadings (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3:21.  Jury Trial of Right (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3:23.  Use of and Proceedings Before a Commissioner in Chancery (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3A:2.  Purpose and Interpretation; Definitions (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3A:9.  Pleadings and Motions for Trial; Defenses and Objections (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3A:21.  Service and Filing of Papers (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3A:23.  Electronic Filing (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 4:5.  Depositions Upon Oral Examination (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 4:6.  Depositions Upon Written Questions (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 4:7.  Use of Depositions in Court Proceedings (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 4:8.  Interrogatories to Parties (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 4:10.  Physical and Mental Examination of Persons (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 4:11.  Requests for Admission (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 4:13.  Pretrial Procedure; Formulating Issues (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 4:15.  Motions Practice (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 7A:7.  Filing Format and Procedure (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 7A:11.  Endorsements (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 7B:6.  Verification (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 7B:11.  Motions to Transfer (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 7C:7.  Service and Filing of Papers (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 8:7.  Format for Filing (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 8:8.  Pleadings (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 8:19.  Endorsements of Orders (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Part 5 – The Supreme Court (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Part 5A – The Court of Appeals (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 1:8.  Amendments (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3:16.  New Parties (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 3A:10.  Trial Together of More Than One Accused or More Than One Offense (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 8:5.  Court-Ordered Reports (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Rule 8:21.  Violations of Court Orders (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Appendix of Forms:  Part 5, Form 12 – Petition for a Writ of Actual Innocence (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to Appendix of Forms:  Part 5 and Part 5A, Form 6 – Additional Bond Required by Appellate Court on Appeal From Circuit Court (effective May 2, 2011).

Amendments to New Rule 3A:14.1:  Confidentiality of Juror Personal Information (effective May 2, 2011).

Posted to the Web 04/15/11

Amendments to Rule 1A:5. Virginia Corporate Counsel & Corporate Counsel Registrants (effective April 15, 2011).

Posted to the Web 06/04/10

Traffic Infractions and Uniform Fine Schedule (effective July 1, 2010)

Non-Traffic Prepayable Offenses and Uniform Fine Schedule (effective July 1, 2010)

Posted to the Web 03/09/10

Amendments to Appendix of Forms; Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order (pursuant to Rule 1:18B) (effective May 3, 2010).

Posted to the Web 03/09/10

Amendments to Rule 2A:1. Authorization; Definitions; Application (effective May 3, 2010).

Amendments to Rule 2A:2. Notice of Appeal (effective May 3, 2010).

Amendments to Rule 2A:3. Record on Appeal (effective May 3, 2010).

Amendments to Rule 2A:4. Petition for Appeal (effective May 3, 2010).

Amendments to Rule 2A:5. Further Proceedings (effective May 3, 2010).

New Rule 2A:6. Small Business Challenges (effective May 3, 2010).

Amendments to Rule 4:1. General Provisions Governing Discovery (effective May 3, 2010).

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