20-146.9 - Communication between courts. - Virginia Statutes

§ 20-146.9. Communication between courts.

A. Before finding and exercising jurisdiction, a court of this Commonwealthshall communicate with the court appearing to have jurisdiction in any otherstate concerning a proceeding arising under this act.

B. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication. Ifthe parties are not able to participate in the communication, they must begiven the opportunity to present facts and legal arguments before a decisionon jurisdiction is made.

C. Communication between courts on schedules, calendars, court records, andsimilar matters may occur without informing the parties. A record need not bemade of the communication.

D. Except as otherwise provided in subsection C, a record must be made of acommunication under this section. The parties must be informed promptly ofthe communication and granted access to the record.

E. For the purposes of this section, "record" means information that isinscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or othermedium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(2001, c. 305.)