Virginia § 54.1-3915 - Restrictions as to rules and regulations
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§ 54.1-3915. Restrictions as to rules and regulations
Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this article, the Supreme Court shall not promulgate rules or regulations prescribing a code of ethics governing the professional conduct of attorneys which are inconsistent with any statute; nor shall it promulgate any rule or regulation or method of procedure which eliminates the jurisdiction of the courts to deal with the discipline of attorneys. In no case shall an attorney who demands to be tried by a court of competent jurisdiction for the violation of any rule or regulation adopted under this article be tried in any other manner.
Code 1950, § 54-51; 1974, c. 536; 1988, c. 765.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 54.1-3915
What does Code of Virginia § 54.1-3915 cover?
Section 54.1-3915 ("Restrictions as to rules and regulations") 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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