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Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-276.3 — Use of telephonic communication systems or electronic video and audio communication systems to conduct hearing
Current through 2026 Regular Session
Part of Article 8: Adjudication, Code of Virginia.
Full text of Va. Code Ann. § 16.1-276.3
Statutory text current through the 2026 Regular Session. This publication reproduces the text of the Code of Virginia from the official Virginia Law Portal API published by the Virginia General Assembly's Division of Legislative Automated Systems; it is not the official Code of Virginia.
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, in any civil proceeding under this chapter in which a party or witness is incarcerated or when otherwise authorized by the court, the court may, in its discretion, conduct any hearing using a telephonic communication system or an electronic audio and video communication system to provide for the appearance of any parties and witnesses. Any electronic audio and video communication system used to conduct such a hearing shall meet the standards set forth in subsection B of § 19.2-3.1 .
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