Va. R. Evid. 2:413

(a) In a criminal case in which the defendant is accused of a felony sexual offense

involving a child victim, evidence of the defendant's conviction of another sexual offense or

offenses is admissible and may be considered for its bearing on any matter to which it is relevan t.

(b) The Commonwealth must provide to the defendant 14 days prior to trial notice of its

intention to introduce copies of final orders evidencing the defendant's qualifying prior criminal

convictions. Such notice must include (i) the date of each prior conviction, (ii) the name and

jurisdiction of the court where each prior conviction was obtained, and (iii) each offense of which

the defendant was convicted. Prior to commencement of the trial, the Commonwealth must

provide to the defendant photocopi es of certified copies of the final orders that it intends to

introduce.

(c) This Rule must not be construed to limit the admission or consideration of evidence

under any other rule of court or statute.

(d) For purposes of this Rule, "sexual offense " means any offense or any attempt or

conspiracy to engage in any offense described in Article 7 (§ 18.2-61 et seq.) of Chapter 4 or

§ 18.2-370, 18.2-370.01, or 18.2-370.1 or any substantially similar offense under the laws of

another state or territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the United States.

(e) Evidence offered in a criminal case pursuant to the provisions of this Rule is subject

to exclusion in accordance with the Virginia Rules of Evidence, including but not limited to Rule

2:403.