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Virginia post-judgment jurisdiction (Rule 1:1) deadline
In Virginia, you generally must file and obtain a ruling on any post-trial motion within 21 days after entry of the final judgment (Va. Sup. Ct. R. 1:1).
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. 1:1, the rule 1:1 loss of jurisdiction is due within 21 days after entry of the final judgment. A Virginia-specific requirement: a post-trial motion (to reconsider, set aside, or for a new trial) must be BOTH filed AND ruled on by written order within these 21 days; merely filing is not enough. It does NOT extend the notice-of-appeal clock. A deadline landing on a weekend or court holiday moves to the next business day.
Questions
- How long do I have to file and obtain a ruling on any post-trial motion in Virginia?
- Generally 21 days after entry of the final judgment, under Va. Sup. Ct. R. 1:1.
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