# Va. Sup. Ct. R. 2:102: Rule 2:102. SCOPE AND CONSTRUCTION OF THESE RULES

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## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Sup. Ct. R. 2:102
- **Heading:** Rule 2:102. SCOPE AND CONSTRUCTION OF THESE RULES
- **Jurisdiction:** Virginia
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia / Virginia Rules Of Evidence / Part 2 - Virginia Rules Of Evidence / Va. Sup. Ct. R. 2:102

## Text

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

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