Virginia § 38.2-5008.1 - Right to confront and cross-examine witnesses
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 38.2-5008.1 — Right to confront and cross-examine witnesses, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 38.2-5008.1. Right to confront and cross-examine witnesses
Upon a timely motion, all parties to a claim under this chapter shall have the right to confront and cross-examine witnesses. In pursuing that right, a party shall not be precluded from conducting depositions by oral examination or cross-examination at a hearing of any witnesses from whom evidence is elicited.
2008, c. 145.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 38.2-5008.1
What does Code of Virginia § 38.2-5008.1 cover?
Section 38.2-5008.1 ("Right to confront and cross-examine witnesses") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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