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Virginia State Rules

Jurisdiction

E-Discovery Rules

Activity with Regard to Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure Amendments

Status

VIRGINIA

Proposed Rules:
Rule 4:1
Rule 4:4
Rule 4:8
Rule 4:9
Rule 4:9A
Rule 4:13

Virginia has adopted amendments to the Virginia Rules of Court that allow for the discovery of electronically stored information. The rules mirror some concepts from the 2006 Federal Rules amendments, but do not require a mandatory meet and confer conference.

Rules are current through present. Amendments become effective January 1, 2009.

Court Link(s)

Order Regarding Amendments Effective January 1, 2009:
PDFhttp://www.courts.state.va.us/scv/amendments/2008_1031_4_1_rule.pdf

 

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