Va. R. Sup. Ct. 5:39

As amended through September 26, 2024

Rule 5:39 - Delay in Issuing Mandate Upon Appeal or Petition to Supreme Court of the United States

If a party intends to file an appeal with the Supreme Court of the United States or seek a writ of certiorari from that court, this Court may, upon motion filed within 15 days after the date of the order of this Court deciding the case, and upon compliance with such conditions as this Court may impose, defer the issuance of its mandate until proceedings in the Supreme Court of the United States have been terminated. Thereupon, the mandate will issue forthwith.

Va. Sup. Ct. 5:39

Amended by order dated October 1, 2004, effective 1/1/2005; amended by order dated October 21, 2005, effective 1/1/2006; amended by order dated April 30, 2010, effective 7/1/2010; amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective 9/3/2020; amended by order dated November 23, 2020, effective 3/1/2021.