As amended through September 26, 2024
Rule 2:1003 - Use of Substitute Checks (derived from Code Section 8.01-391.1(A) and (B))(a)Admissibility generally. A substitute check created pursuant to the federal Check Clearing for the 21st Century Evidence Act, 12 U.S.C. § 5001 et seq., is admissible in evidence in any Virginia legal proceeding, civil or criminal, to the same extent the original check would be.(b)Presumption from designation and legend. A document received from a banking institution that is designated as a "substitute check" and that bears the legend "This is a legal copy of your check. You can use it the same way you would use the original check" is presumed to be a substitute check created pursuant to the Act applicable under subdivision (a) of this Rule.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.