Va. Code § 16.1-276.3
Use of telephonic communication systems or electronic video and audio communication systems to conduct hearing
Virginia · Code of Virginia Title 16.1 — Courts Not of Record · Status: effective
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- Va. Code § 16.1-276.3, Use of telephonic communication systems or electronic video and audio communication systems to conduct hearing, Virginia, version 1 as recorded 2026-09-27, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/1404875
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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 .