Virginia § 8.01-506.1 - Production of book accounts or other writing compelled
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-506.1 — Production of book accounts or other writing compelled, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-506.1. Production of book accounts or other writing compelled
In any proceeding under the provisions of § 8.01-506, a subpoena duces tecum may be issued for a book of accounts or other writing containing material evidence pursuant to Rule 4:9A of the Rules of the Supreme Court. However, notwithstanding the provisions of Rule 4:9A, a subpoena duces tecum issued pursuant to this section may (i) be directed to a party to the case and (ii) be issued by a commissioner and may direct that evidence and any custodians subpoenaed be produced before the commissioner. If the subpoena duces tecum is against a party who is not a resident of the Commonwealth, but who has appeared in the case or been served with process in this Commonwealth, the service may be on his attorney of record.
The provisions of Rule 4:1(c) of the Supreme Court as to protective orders shall be applicable to proceedings under this section.
1978, c. 339; 1986, c. 249; 1993, c. 267.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 8.01-506.1 ("Production of book accounts or other writing compelled") 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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