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§ 19.2-322.1 Suspension of execution of judgment on appeal

Execution of a judgment from which an appeal to the Court of Appeals or the Supreme Court is sought may be suspended during an appeal provided the appeal is timely prosecuted.

History

This law was first created in 1984. The record of its establishment is cataloged in chapter 703 of that year’s edition of “Acts of Assembly,” the annual state publication listing all changes made to the Code of Virginia in that year. Unfortunately, the 1984 “Acts” aren’t available online.

1984, c. 703; 2021, Sp. Sess. I, c. 489.

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Court Decisions

Aleksey Gennadiyev Yemel'yanov v. Commonwealth of Virginia (COA, 01/10/23)
. . . COURT OF APPEALS OF VIRGINIA . . .
Askew v. Commonwealth (COA, 12/12/06)
. . . 638 S.E.2d 118 (2006) . . .

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Amendment Attempts

SB630: Appeals, Court of; abolishes Court effective October 1, 2012.
HB2112: Court of Appeals; expands jurisdiction, increases from 11 to 15 number of judges on Court. (failed)
SB1261: Court of Appeals; expands jurisdiction, increases from 11 to 17 number of judges on Court.
SB1261: Court of Appeals; expands jurisdiction, increases from 11 to 17 number of judges on Court.