Opinion ID: 2805601
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Judicial Review of Compliance Determinations

Text: Judicial review of the grievance procedure is sharply limited by Code § 15.2-1507. With respect to procedural noncompliance, the statute provides: After the initial filing of a written grievance, failure of either party to comply with all substantial procedural requirements of the grievance procedure, including the panel or administrative hearing, without just cause shall result in a decision in favor of the other party on any grievable issue, provided the party 11 not in compliance fails to correct the noncompliance within five workdays of receipt of written notification by the other party of the compliance violation. Code § 15.2-1507(A)(7)(a) (emphasis added). The chief administrative officer or his designee shall determine compliance issues. Code § 15.2-1507(A)(7)(b). If the grievant objects to the compliance determination, she may seek judicial review by filing [a] petition with the circuit court within 30 days of the compliance determination. Id.