§ 17.1-1005. Penalties
A. A person harmed by a violation of this chapter may file a motion alleging the violation with the administrative body, court, or administrative tribunal in which the action upon which the legal proceeding is based is pending or is scheduled to be heard. A person need not commence a separate action to allege a […]
§ 17.1-1000. Definitions
As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning: “Court reporter” means a person who records legal proceedings by stenotype machine or other means allowed under the Rules of Supreme Court of Virginia and provides prompt preparation of an accurate, verbatim written transcript. “Court reporting services” means services provided by a court […]
§ 17.1-1001. Applicability; waiver
A. This chapter applies to court reporting services performed in the Commonwealth, whether a party appears in person or by remote access, provided by: 1. A court reporter or court reporting services provider, whether or not based in the Commonwealth, in connection with a legal proceeding that is commenced or maintained in the Commonwealth; or […]
§ 17.1-1002. Prohibited actions; exception
A. A court reporter or court reporting services provider shall not: 1. Enter into an oral or written contractual agreement for more than one case, action, or legal proceeding with a party, insurance company, or any other person or entity that has a financial interest in the case, action, or legal proceeding. This prohibition does […]
§ 17.1-1003. Comparable treatment of parties
A. At any time during or following a legal proceeding, an attorney or a party is entitled to an itemized statement of the rates and charges for all services that have been or will be provided by a court reporter or court reporting services provider that is providing court reporting services to any party to […]
§ 17.1-1004. Pro bono services
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to limit the ability of a court reporter or court reporting services provider to provide pro bono services to persons or parties with limited means. 2018, c. 783.