Va. Code § 17.1-300

Current with changes from the 2024 legislative session through ch. 845

Section 17.1-300 - Composition of Court; quorum; Chief Justice

The Supreme Court shall consist of seven justices, any four of whom convened shall constitute a quorum. The Chief Justice shall be elected by majority vote of the justices of the Supreme Court to serve a term of four years. An eligible justice may decline to serve as Chief Justice, or a Chief Justice may resign as such, without thereby relinquishing his membership on the Court as a justice thereof.

Va. Code § 17.1-300

Code 1919, § 5862, § 17-93; 1938, p. 133; 1971, Ex. Sess., c. 51; 1998, c. 872; 2002, cc. 43, 552.

Amended by Acts 2002, § cc. 43, 552.

Amended by Acts 1998, § c. 872.

Amended by Acts 1971, § Ex. Sess., c. 51.

Amended by Acts 1938, § p. 133.