Court of Appeals of Virginia; increases maximum number of judges, hearings en banc.

Summary

The bill increases the maximum number of authorized judges on Virginia’s Court of Appeals from 17 to 21. It also directs the Virginia Supreme Court to adopt a rule that defines how many judges must sit en banc, requiring at least 13 judges. The changes are intended to expand the court’s capacity and ensure sufficient participation for full‑court hearings.

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