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Effective immediately, the Supreme Court of Virginia will no longer hold opinions for release during a session of Court following oral argument. Instead, opinions will be
released when deemed ready by the Justices and will typically be issued and posted on the Court's website on a Thursday.
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Supreme Court of the United States Electronic Filing

On November 13, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court’s electronic filing system will begin operation. While paper will remain the official form of filing as under existing practice, parties
represented by counsel will also be required to submit most documents through the new electronic filing system. Attorneys who expect to file documents electronically will need to
register in advance for the system. Additional information is available at https://www.supremecourt.gov/filingandrules/electronicfiling.aspx

 
 

 
 

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