Virginia § 8.01-581.015 - Venue
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-581.015 — Venue, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-581.015. Venue
Except as provided in subsection B of § 8.01-262.1, an initial application shall be made to the court of the county or city in which the agreement provides the arbitration hearing shall be held or, if the hearing has been held, in the county or city in which it was held. Otherwise, venue of the application shall be as provided in Chapter 5 (§ 8.01-257 et seq.) of this title. All subsequent applications shall be made to the court hearing the initial application unless the court otherwise directs.
1986, c. 614; 1991, c. 489.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-581.015
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-581.015 cover?
Section 8.01-581.015 ("Venue") 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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