Rule 5A:31. Mandate

(a) Time . ‒ When there can be no further proceedings in this Court or in the Supreme Court with respect to a decision of this Court, the clerk of this Court must forward its mandate promptly to the clerk of the court or commission from which the appeal proceeded.

(b) Opinions. ‒ If the judgment or order is supported by an opinion, a certified copy of the opinion must accompany the mandate.

Committee Notes

Promulgated by Order dated Friday, April 30, 2010; effective July 1, 2010. Last amended by Order dated April 1, 2021; effective June 1, 2021.