Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-1001 – Applicability; waiver | Midpage
§ 17.1-1001
Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-1001
Applicability; waiver
Effective Jul 1, 20182018, c. 783.
A. This chapter applies to court reporting services performed in the Commonwealth, whether a party appears in person or by remote access, provided by:
1. A court reporter or court reporting services provider, whether or not based in the Commonwealth, in connection with a legal proceeding that is commenced or maintained in the Commonwealth; or
2. A court reporter or court reporting services provider based in the Commonwealth in connection with a legal proceeding that is commenced or maintained in a foreign jurisdiction.
B. The provisions of this chapter shall not be waived or otherwise modified. Any waiver or modification is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable.