# Va. Sup. Ct. R. 2:203: Rule 2:203. JUDICIAL NOTICE OF OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS (derived from Code §

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_VA_P2_R2_203

## Section

- **Citation:** Va. Sup. Ct. R. 2:203
- **Heading:** Rule 2:203. JUDICIAL NOTICE OF OFFICIAL PUBLICATIONS (derived from Code §
- **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. 2:203

## Text

8.01-388).

The court must take judicial notice of the contents of all official publications of the
Commonwealth and its political subdivisions and agencies required to be published pursuant to
the laws thereof, and of all such official publications of other states, of the United States, of other
countries, and of the political subdivisions and agencies of each published within those
jurisdictions pursuant to the laws thereof.

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

PART TWO
VIRGINIA RULES OF EVIDENCE

ARTICLE III. PRESUMPTIONS

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