Communication between courts

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Virginia Code › Title 64.2 › Subtitle IV › Part D › Chapter 21 › Article 1 › Section 64.2-2102

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A. A court of the Commonwealth may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Except as otherwise provided in subsection B, the court shall make a record of the communication. The record may be limited to the fact that the communication occurred.

B. Courts may communicate concerning schedules, calendars, court records, and other administrative matters without making a record.

2011, c. 518 , § 37.2-1034; 2012, c. 614 .

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