Orders closing a proceeding; petitions for review.

Passed on 4/8/26

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From the Legislature

Orders closing a proceeding; petitions for review. Provides that when a circuit court acts on or issues an order pertaining to the closure of a proceeding, such order is eligible for immediate appellate review with the Supreme Court of Virginia. The bill further provides that any person aggrieved by such an order may, within 15 days of the entry of such an order, file a petition for review with the Supreme Court of Virginia. As introduced, this bill was a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference.

Sponsors

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11
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

97 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 28

12:00 AM

House Courts of Justice Hearing

Mar 4

7:00 PM

Senate Courts of Justice Hearing

Mar 9

7:00 PM

Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing