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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. For use by licensed attorneys only. This calculator is for informational purposes, is not legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Verify every deadline and citation against the applicable rules and court orders before relying on it. See our Terms.
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.