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Va. R. Evid. 2:1003
Use of Substitute Checks
(B)).
(a) Admissibility generally. A substitute check created pursuant to the federal Check Clearing
for the 21st Century Evidence Act, 12 U.S.C. § 5001 et seq., is admissible in evidence in any
Virginia legal proceeding, civil or criminal, to the same extent the original check would be.
(b) Presumption from designation and legend. A document received from a banking
institution that is designated as a "substitute check" and that bears the legend "This is a legal
copy of your check. You can use it the same way you would use the original check" is presumed
to be a substitute check created pursuant to the Act applicable under subdivision (a) of this Rule.
History
Derivation: (derived from Code § 8.01-391.1(A) and Adopted and promulgated by Order dated June 1, 2012; effective July 1, 2012. Last amended by Order dated November 13, 2020; effective July 1, 2021.
Provenance
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- 2026-09-15
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- 2026-09-15
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