June 20, 2025
Supreme Court of Virginia Amends Rules 3:8, 4:7, 5:5, 5:30, 5:38, 5A:3, 5A:23; and 5A:36
On June 18, 2025, the Supreme Court of Virginia amended the following Rules of Court: 3:8 – Answers, Pleas, Demurrers and motions; 4:7 – Use of Depositions in Court Proceedings; 5:5 – Filing deadlines, Post Trial Proceedings Below, Timely Filing by Mail, Filing by Incarcerated Individuals, Extension of Time; 5:30 – Briefs Amicus Curiae; 5:38 – Mediation, Settlement or Withdrawal of Pending Appeal; 5A:3 – Filing Deadlines, Post Trial Proceedings Below, Timely Filing by Mail, Filing by Incarcerated Individuals, Extension of Time; 5A:23 – Briefs Amicus Curiae; and 5A:36 – Mediation, Settlement or Withdrawal of Pending Appeal. These amendments are effective on August 17, 2025. Read the Court’s Order