VA · rules
Va. Sup. Ct. R. 3A:21
Service and Filing of Papers
(a) Copies of Written Motions to Be Furnished. — All written motions and notices
not required to be served as process must be served otherwise on each counsel of record
by delivering or mailing a copy to him on or before the day of filing. In any case where
electronic service and filing is permitted under Rule 1:17, delivery of an electronic copy
or digital image of a document satisfies this requirement. At the foot of such motions and
notices must be appended either acceptance of service or a certificate of counsel that
copies were served as this Rule requires, showing the date of delivery or mailing.
(b) Filing. — Motions, notices and other items required to be served must be filed
with the clerk.
History
Last amended by Order dated November 23, 2020; effective March 1, 2021.
Provenance
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- www.vacourts.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-15
- Edition
- 2026-09-15
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