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VA Code § 17.1-903 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-903. Officers and employees; experts and reporters; witnesses; legal counsel

The Commission may (i) employ such officers, assistants, and other employees it deems necessary for the performance of its duties; (ii) arrange for and compensate medical and other experts and reporters; (iii) arrange for attendance of witnesses, including witnesses not subject to subpoena; and (iv) pay from funds available to it all expenses reasonably necessary for effectuating the purposes of Article VI, Section 10 of the Constitution of Virginia and the provisions of this chapter, whether or not specifically enumerated herein. The Attorney General shall, if requested by the Commission, act as its counsel generally or in any particular investigation or proceeding.The Commission may employ counsel, notwithstanding the provisions of § 2.2-510.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.7; 1978, c. 260; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-904 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-904. Compensation and expenses

Members of the Commission shall receive compensation for their services and shall be allowed all reasonable and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties as provided in §§ 2.2-2813 and 2.2-2825. The compensation and expenses of members and all other necessary expenses of the Commission shall be provided from existing appropriations to the Commission.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.8; 1978, c. 452; 1979, c. 316; 2001, c. 844; 2004, c. 1000.
VA Code § 17.1-905 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-905. Annual report

On or before December 1 of each year, the Commission shall publish a report detailing the activities of the Commission for the prior year. The report shall include the number of complaints filed with the Commission; the number of complaints originating from attorneys, judges, court employees, or the general public; the number of complaints dismissed based on (i) failure to fall within the jurisdiction of the Commission, (ii) failure to state a violation of the Canons of Judicial Conduct, or (iii) failure of the Commission to reach a conclusion that the Canons were breached; the number of complaints for which the Commission concluded that the Canons of Judicial Conduct were breached; and the number of cases from which the staff or any member of the Commission recused himself due to an actual or possible conflict.1997, cc. 914, 921, § 2.1-37.8:1; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-906 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-906. Jurisdiction of Supreme Court

In addition to the jurisdiction conferred on the Supreme Court by Article VI, Section 1 and Section 10 of the Constitution of Virginia, to conduct hearings and impose sanctions upon the filing by the Commission of complaints against justices of the Supreme Court, judges of other courts of record, and members of the State Corporation Commission, the Supreme Court by virtue of this chapter shall have the same jurisdiction, to be exercised in the same manner, upon the filing by the Commission of complaints against all other judges as defined in this chapter.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.2; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-907 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-907. Oaths; inspection of books and records; subpoenas

In the conduct of investigations and formal hearings, the Commission may (i) administer oaths and affirmations; (ii) order and otherwise provide for the inspection of books and records; and (iii) issue subpoenas for the attendance of witnesses and the production of papers, books, accounts, documents, and other records or tangible evidence relevant to any such investigation or formal hearing.The power to administer oaths and affirmations, to issue subpoenas, or to make orders for or concerning the inspection of books and records may be exercised by any member of the Commission, unless the Commission shall otherwise determine.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.9; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-908 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-908. Scope of process

In any investigation or formal proceeding in any part of the Commonwealth, any process issued pursuant to the provisions of § 17.1-907 shall be effective throughout the Commonwealth.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.10; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-909 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-909. Order compelling witness to attend and testify

If any person refuses to attend or testify or produce any writings or things required by any such subpoena, the Commission may petition any court of record in the Commonwealth for an order compelling such person to attend and testify or produce the writings or things required by the subpoena before the Commission. The court shall order such person to appear before it at a specified time and place and show cause why he had not attended or testified or produced the writings or things as required. A copy of the order shall be served upon him. If it appears to the court that the subpoena was regularly issued, the court shall order such person to appear before the Commission at the time and place fixed in the order and testify or produce the required writings or things. Upon failure to obey the order, such person shall be dealt with by such court as for contempt of court.All process in any such case may be served in the manner prescribed by law for service of process in civil actions.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.11; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-910 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-910. Depositions

In any pending investigation or formal hearing, the Commission may order the deposition of a person residing within or without the Commonwealth to be taken in such form and subject to such limitations as may be prescribed in the order. If the subject judge and counsel for the Commission do not stipulate as to the manner of taking the deposition, either the judge or counsel for the Commission may file in a trial court of record a petition entitled "In the Matter of Proceeding of Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission No.....… (state number)" and stating generally, without identifying the judge, the nature of the pending matter, the name and residence of the person whose testimony is desired, and directions, if any, of the Commission, asking that an order be made requiring such person to appear and testify before a designated officer. Upon the filing of the petition, the court may make an order requiring such person to appear and testify. A subpoena for such deposition shall be issued by the clerk of the court and the deposition shall be taken and returned, in the manner prescribed by law for depositions in civil actions. Upon failure of the person named in the subpoena to appear and testify, he shall be dealt with by such court as for contempt of court. If the deposition is that of a person residing or present within this Commonwealth, the petition shall be filed in the court of record of the county or corporation in which such person resides or is present; otherwise in the Circuit Court of the City of Richmond.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.12; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-911 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-911. Suspension of judge

A. In any pending investigation or formal hearing, the Commission may suspend a judge with pay if it finds that there is probable cause to believe that the continued performance of judicial duties by the judge constitutes both a substantial and immediate threat to the public interest in the administration of justice.B. The Commission shall give the judge reasonable notice of such suspension as prescribed by the rules of the Commission and, if requested by the judge or his attorney, shall schedule a hearing during the first fifteen days of the suspension in order to determine whether justice would be served for the suspension to continue until the completion of the investigation or formal hearing.C. Any judge whose powers are suspended by the Commission shall not exercise judicial powers during such suspension, but shall continue to be bound by the Canons of Judicial Conduct.1998, cc. 672, 862, § 2.1-37.12:1; 2001, cc. 309, 318, 844.
VA Code § 17.1-912 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-912. Physical or mental examination

A. Whenever the Commission has probable cause to believe a judge is unable to perform his duties as a judge because of excessive use of alcohol or drugs or physical or mental illness, the Commission, after preliminary investigation by informal conference, may direct that the judge submit to a mental or physical examination by a health care provider approved by the Commission after consultation with the judge. The health care provider's report shall be in writing. Upon request, the judge shall provide the Commission with all waivers and releases necessary to authorize the Commission to receive all medical records, reports, and information from any health care provider regarding the judge's mental or physical condition.B. Any judge ordered to be examined pursuant to this section shall be afforded reasonable notice and an opportunity for a hearing before such examination is conducted as to any matters regarding the examination and as to whether there is probable cause to believe that the judge is unable to perform his duties as a judge because of excessive use of alcohol or drugs or physical or mental illness. During such hearing, the judge shall have the right to call witnesses on his behalf.C. All costs related to examinations conducted at the direction of the Commission shall be paid out of sums appropriated for the operation of the Commission. The failure of a judge to submit to an examination ordered pursuant to this section or to provide waivers and releases required by this section shall constitute grounds for a new charge.1998, cc. 672, 862, § 2.1-37.12:2; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-913 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-913. Confidentiality of papers and proceedings

A. All papers filed with and proceedings before the Commission, and under §§ 17.1-909 and 17.1-910, including the identification of the subject judge as well as all testimony and other evidence and any transcript thereof made by a reporter, shall be confidential and shall not be divulged, other than to the Commission, by any person who (i) either files a complaint with the Commission, or receives such complaint in an official capacity; (ii) investigates such complaint; (iii) is interviewed concerning such complaint by a member, employee or agent of the Commission; or (iv) participates in any proceeding of the Commission or in the official recording or transcription thereof, except that the record of any proceeding filed with the Supreme Court shall lose its confidential character. However, if the Commission finds cause to believe that any witness under oath has willfully and intentionally testified falsely, the Commission may direct the chairman or one of its members to report such finding and the details leading thereto including any transcript thereof to the attorney for the Commonwealth of the city or county where such act occurred for such disposition as to a charge of perjury as the Commonwealth may be advised. In any subsequent prosecution for perjury based thereon, the proceedings before the Commission relevant thereto shall lose their confidential character.All records of proceedings before the Commission which are not filed with the Supreme Court in connection with a formal complaint filed with that tribunal, shall be kept in the confidential files of the Commission.However, a judge who is under investigation by the Commission, or any person authorized by him, may divulge information pertaining to a complaint filed against such judge as may be necessary for the judge to investigate the allegations in the complaint in preparation for the proceedings before the Commission.B. Advice on judicial ethics given by an attorney employed by the Commission to a judge and the records of such advice shall be confidential and not be divulged except as permitted in subsection A. However, the Commission may share such advice, but not the identity of the judge to whom the advice was given, with a committee established by the Supreme Court for the development of formal judicial ethics advisory opinions. Any such shared information shall remain confidential within such committee.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.13; 1979, c. 11; 1984, c. 650; 1993, c. 92; 2001, c. 844; 2005, c. 508.
VA Code § 17.1-914 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-914. Privilege

The filing of papers with and the giving of testimony before the Commission shall be privileged, except where such filing of papers or giving of testimony is motivated or accompanied by actual malice. No other publication of such papers or proceedings shall be privileged in any action for defamation except that (i) the record filed by the Commission with the Supreme Court, in support of a formal complaint filed therewith, continues to be privileged and (ii) a writing which was privileged before its filing with the Commission shall not lose such privilege by such filing.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.14; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-915 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-915. Witness fees; mileage; exception

A. Each witness, shall receive for his attendance the same fees and all witnesses shall receive the same mileage allowed by law to a witness in civil cases. The amount shall be paid by the Commission from funds appropriated for the use of the Commission.B. This section shall not apply to an officer or employee of the Commonwealth or a political subdivision thereof, or an officer or an employee of a court of the Commonwealth.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.15; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-916 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-916. Costs

No award of costs shall be made in any proceeding before the Commission or the Supreme Court.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.16; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-917 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-917. Assistance and information

State and local public bodies and departments, officers and employees thereof, and officials and all personnel of the courts of the Commonwealth shall cooperate with and give reasonable assistance and information to the Commission and any authorized representative thereof, in connection with any investigations or proceedings within the jurisdiction of the Commission.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.17; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-918 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-918. Transmission of certain information to Virginia State Bar, House Committee for Courts of Justice, the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and other members of the General Assembly

A. The Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission shall transmit to the appropriate District Committee of the Virginia State Bar any complaint or evidence that may come to its attention with reference to the alleged misconduct of a judge, substitute judge or pro tempore judge which relates to his private practice of law.B. The Commission shall also transmit any evidence that it has in its possession with reference to the alleged misconduct of any judge whose election is to be considered at the next session of the General Assembly to (i) the House Committee for Courts of Justice and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary and (ii) any member of the General Assembly, upon request. Such evidence shall include the nature of the complaint, the current status of the complaint, the duration of any suspension and the evidence supporting the probable cause finding therefor, a description of any remedial course of action, and a statement concluding whether any such remedial course was successfully undertaken. A copy of any evidence in whatever form so transmitted shall be sent to the judge in question. Any such evidence transmitted to the House Committee for Courts of Justice and the Senate Committee on the Judiciary or to any member of the General Assembly shall lose its confidential character.1973, c. 387, § 2.1-37.17:1; 1993, c. 92; 1997, c. 914; 1998, cc. 757, 804; 2001, c. 844; 2004, cc. 332, 363.
VA Code § 17.1-919 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 9 - Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission|§ 17.1-919. Service of process; execution of orders

It shall be the duty of the sheriffs and sergeants in the several counties, cities, and towns, upon request of the Commission or its authorized representative, to serve process and execute all lawful orders of the Commission or entered by the court at its request without costs therefor.1971, Ex. Sess., c. 154, § 2.1-37.18; 2001, c. 844.
VA Code § 17.1-1000 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 10 - Court Reporters|§ 17.1-1000. Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:"Court reporter" means a person who records legal proceedings by stenotype machine or other means allowed under the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia and provides prompt preparation of an accurate, verbatim written transcript."Court reporting services" means services provided by a court reporter and associated videography services."Court reporting services provider" means a business, entity, or firm that provides or arranges for court reporting services."Legal proceeding" includes a court proceeding, a deposition, an administrative hearing, an arbitration hearing, an examination under oath, and a sworn statement.2018, c. 783.
VA Code § 17.1-1001 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 10 - Court Reporters|§ 17.1-1001. Applicability; waiver

A. This chapter applies to court reporting services performed in the Commonwealth, whether a party appears in person or by remote access, provided by:1. A court reporter or court reporting services provider, whether or not based in the Commonwealth, in connection with a legal proceeding that is commenced or maintained in the Commonwealth; or2. A court reporter or court reporting services provider based in the Commonwealth in connection with a legal proceeding that is commenced or maintained in a foreign jurisdiction.B. The provisions of this chapter shall not be waived or otherwise modified. Any waiver or modification is contrary to public policy and is void and unenforceable.2018, c. 783.
VA Code § 17.1-1002 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 10 - Court Reporters|§ 17.1-1002. Prohibited actions; exception

A. A court reporter or court reporting services provider shall not:1. Enter into an oral or written contractual agreement for more than one case, action, or legal proceeding with a party, insurance company, or any other person or entity that has a financial interest in the case, action, or legal proceeding. This prohibition does not apply to a contract for the provision of court reporting services between a court reporter or court reporting services provider and an attorney or law firm that is counsel of record in one or more cases, actions, or legal proceedings;2. Give an economic or other advantage to a party or a party's attorney, representative, agent, insurer, or employee without offering the advantage to all parties or fail to offer comparable services, prices, or financial terms to all parties, except that different credit terms may be offered based on payment experience and creditworthiness;3. Offer or provide court reporting services if payment for those services is made contingent on the outcome of the legal proceeding, base the compensation for the court reporting services on the outcome of the legal proceeding, or otherwise give the court reporter or court reporting services provider a financial interest in the action;4. Enter into an agreement for court reporting services that restricts an attorney from using the court reporter or court reporting services provider of the attorney's choosing;5. Enter into an oral or written contractual agreement with a party, insurance company, or any other person or entity that has a financial interest in the case, action, or legal proceeding to include a court reporter or court reporting services provider on a list of preferred providers of court reporting services that is maintained by a person, business, entity, or firm that has entered into an oral or written contractual agreement for more than one case, action, or legal proceeding with an attorney, party, insurance company, third-party administrator, or any other person or entity that has a financial interest in the case, action, or legal proceeding. This prohibition does not apply to a contract between a court reporter or court reporting services provider and an attorney or law firm to include such court reporter or court reporting services provider on a list of preferred providers maintained by such attorney or law firm;6. Allow the format, content, or body of a certified transcript as submitted by the court reporter to be manipulated in a manner that increases the cost of the transcript; or7. Provide additional advocacy or litigation support services, including trial preparation assistance, deposition summaries, and nonpublished transcript databases.B. Notwithstanding subsection A, if authorized or required by law, ordinance, or rule, a governmental entity may obtain court reporting services on a long-term basis through competitive bidding.2018, c. 783.
VA Code § 17.1-1003 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 10 - Court Reporters|§ 17.1-1003. Comparable treatment of parties

A. At any time during or following a legal proceeding, an attorney or a party is entitled to an itemized statement of the rates and charges for all services that have been or will be provided by a court reporter or court reporting services provider that is providing court reporting services to any party to the legal proceeding.B. Upon request, a court reporter or court reporting services provider shall provide to the parties, if known, information on prices, terms, and conditions of court reporting services in sufficient time prior to the commencement of the legal proceeding to allow the parties the opportunity to effectively negotiate for any changes necessary to ensure that comparable terms and conditions are made available to all parties.C. Upon request, a court reporter or court reporting services provider shall provide an itemized invoice of all rates and charges for court reporting services provided in the administrative body, court, or administrative tribunal in which the action upon which the legal proceeding is based is pending or scheduled to be heard.2018, c. 783.
VA Code § 17.1-1004 (2021)
2021 Code of Virginia|Title 17.1 - Courts of Record|Chapter 10 - Court Reporters|§ 17.1-1004. Pro bono services

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the ability of a court reporter or court reporting services provider to provide pro bono services to persons or parties with limited means.2018, c. 783.