Rule 2:102. SCOPE AND CONSTRUCTION OF THESE RULES

These Rules state the law of evidence in Virginia. They are adopted to implement

established principles under the common law and not to change any established case law

rendered prior to the adoption of the Rules. Common law case authority, whether decided before

or after the effective date of the Rules of Evidence, may be argued to the courts and considered

in interpreting and applying the Rules of Evidence. As to matters not covered by these Rules,

the existing law remains in effect. Where no rule is set out on a particular topic, adoption of the

Rules has no effect on current law or practice on that topic.

Last amended by Order dated November 13, 2020; effective July 1, 2021.

RULES OF THE SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA

PART TWO

VIRGINIA RULES OF EVIDENCE

ARTICLE I. GENERAL PROVISIONS