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Code of Virginia
Title 17.1
Chapter 4
Va. Code Ann. tit. 17.1, ch. 4
The Court of Appeals
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17.1-400
(Effective until September 1, 2026) Creation and organization; election and terms of judges; oath; vacancies; qualifications; incompatible activities prohibited; chief judge
17.1-401
Senior judge
17.1-402
(Effective until September 1, 2026) Sessions; panels; quorum; presiding judges; hearings en banc
17.1-403
(For contingent effective date, see Acts 2025, c. 612, cl. 2) Rules of practice, procedure, and internal processes; promulgation by Supreme Court; amendments; summary disposition of appeals
17.1-404
Original jurisdiction in matters of contempt and injunctions, writs of mandamus, prohibition and habeas corpus
17.1-405
Appellate jurisdiction — Administrative agency, Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, and civil matter appeals
17.1-406
Appeals in criminal matters; cases over which Court of Appeals does not have jurisdiction
17.1-407
Procedures on appeal
17.1-408
Time for filing; notice; opening brief; petition
17.1-409
Certification to the Supreme Court
17.1-410
Disposition of appeals; finality of decisions
17.1-411
Review by the Supreme Court
17.1-412
Affirmance, reversal, or modification of judgment; petition for appeal to Supreme Court upon award of new trial
17.1-413
Opinions; reporting, printing and electronic publication
17.1-414
Facilities and supplies
17.1-415
Compensation for judges; expenses
17.1-416
Clerk; seal; deputies and other employees; clerk's fees
17.1-417
Support staff
17.1-418
Fees charged by Clerk of the Court of Appeals