Virginia / Post-judgment & appeal
Virginia notice of appeal deadline
In Virginia, you generally must file a notice of appeal within 30 days after entry of the final judgment (Va. Sup. Ct. R. 5A:6).
Estimates based on standard Virginia rules and court-holiday closures; not legal advice. Confirm against your specific case, local administrative orders, and the current rules.
How the deadline works
Under Va. Sup. Ct. R. 5A:6, the notice of appeal is due within 30 days after entry of the final judgment. Runs from entry, not service. A post-trial motion does NOT toll it (Rule 1:1), so the 30 days run from the original entry unless the court vacated the judgment within its 21-day window. Good-cause extension only under Rule 5A:3(a). A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.
Questions
- How long do I have to file a notice of appeal in Virginia?
- Generally 30 days after entry of the final judgment, under Va. Sup. Ct. R. 5A:6. This deadline is treated as jurisdictional — calendar it conservatively.