Virginia § 8.01-581.7:1 - Limitation on panel opinion
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 8.01-581.7:1 — Limitation on panel opinion, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 8.01-581.7:1. Limitation on panel opinion
Unless the parties otherwise agree, any opinion of the panel shall be rendered no later than six months from the designation of the panel unless the judge shall extend the period one time, not to exceed ninety days, upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances. If the opinion of the panel is not rendered within the time provided, any panel opinion rendered subsequently shall be inadmissible as evidence unless the failure of the panel to render a decision within the time provided was caused by delay on the plaintiff's part.
1981, c. 327; 1993, c. 928.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 8.01-581.7:1
What does Code of Virginia § 8.01-581.7:1 cover?
Section 8.01-581.7:1 ("Limitation on panel opinion") 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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