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SB340: Circuit court; standardizes removal of certain cases from district court to circuit court.

Chief Patron

Sen. Mark Obenshain (R-26)

Mark Obenshain (R-26)
Served: 2004–

Progress

Yes Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Removal to circuit court.  Standardizes the removal of cases from district court to circuit court. Among other things, the bill removes term "affidavit of substantial defense" and replaces it with motions and requires a hearing on the motion to remove. The application of the simplified admission of medical records is extended to all cases removed to circuit court, not just those where the claim does not exceed the jurisdictional amount set forth in 17.1-77. This bill is a recommendation of the Boyd-Graves Conference.   View Full Text »

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