Va. R. Sup. Ct. 2:501

As amended through April 19, 2024

Rule 2:501 - Privileged Communications

Except as otherwise required by the Constitutions of the United States or the Commonwealth of Virginia or provided by statute or these Rules, the privilege of a witness, person, government, State, or political subdivision thereof, is governed by the principles of common law as they may be interpreted by the courts of the Commonwealth in the light of reason and experience.

Va. Sup. Ct. 2:501

Adopted and promulgated by Order dated June 1, 2012; effective 7/1/2012; adopted and promulgated by order dated June 1, 2012; effective 7/1/2012; amended by order dated September 3, 2020, effective 9/3/2020; amended by order dated November 13, 2020, effective 7/1/2021.