Virginia § 17.1-128.1 Recording evidence and incidents of trial in certain misdemeanor cases

Virginia Statutes

§ 17.1-128.1 — Recording evidence and incidents of trial in certain misdemeanor cases

Virginia § 17.1-128.1

Title 17.1COURTS OF RECORD

Ch. 1GENERAL PROVISIONS

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Va. Code Ann. § 17.1-128.1 (2026).

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In any misdemeanor case in circuit court for which no recording verbatim of the evidence and incidents of trial either by a court reporter or by mechanical or electronic devices approved by the court will be used, the court shall allow the defendant, the Commonwealth, or both to record the evidence and incidents of trial by mechanical or electronic device to aid counsel in producing a thorough, complete, and accurate written statement of facts in lieu of transcript for purposes of any appeal. The recording shall not be made a part of the record unless otherwise permitted.

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In any misdemeanor case in circuit court for which no recording verbatim of the evidence and incidents of trial either by a court reporter or by mechanical or electronic devices approved by the court will be used, the court shall allow the defendant, the Commonwealth, or both to record the evidence and incidents of trial by mechanical or electronic device to aid counsel in producing a thorough, complete, and accurate written statement of facts in lieu of transcript for purposes of any appeal. The recording shall not be made a part of the record unless otherwise permitted.