Virginia § 8.01-576.6 Notice and opportunity to object

Virginia Statutes

§ 8.01-576.6 — Notice and opportunity to object

Virginia § 8.01-576.6

Title 8.01Civil Remedies and Procedure

Ch. 20.2COURT-REFERRED DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDINGS

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Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-576.6 (2026).

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When a court has determined that referral to an orientation session is appropriate, an order of referral to a neutral or to a dispute resolution program shall be entered and the parties shall be so notified as expeditiously as possible. The court shall excuse the parties from participation in an orientation session if, within fourteen days after entry of the order, a written statement signed by any party is filed with the court, stating that the dispute resolution process has been explained to the party and he objects to the referral.

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When a court has determined that referral to an orientation session is appropriate, an order of referral to a neutral or to a dispute resolution program shall be entered and the parties shall be so notified as expeditiously as possible. The court shall excuse the parties from participation in an orientation session if, within fourteen days after entry of the order, a written statement signed by any party is filed with the court, stating that the dispute resolution process has been explained to the party and he objects to the referral.