Isolation Proceedings under Article 3.01 of Title 32.1 of the Code of

Virginia; Communicable Diseases of Public Health Significance. (a) Upon any petition by the State Health Commissioner, or that official’s designee, for an order that a person or persons appear before the court to determine whether isolation is necessary to protect the public health from the risk of infection with a communicable disease of public health significance, the provisions of §§ 32.1-48.03, 32.1-48.04, and related sections of Article 3.01 of Title 32.1 of the Code of Virginia must be followed. (b) The court should hold hearings under this rule in a manner to protect the health and safety of individuals subject to any such order or quarantine or isolation, court personnel, counsel, witnesses, and the general public. To this end, the court may take measures including, but not limited to, ordering the hearing to be held by telephone or video conference or ordering those present to take appropriate precautions, including wearing personal protective equipment. Last amended by Order dated June 13, 2022; effective August 12, 2022. RULES OF SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA PART SEVEN B GENERAL DISTRICT COURTS – CIVIL