Pretrial Conferences

In addition to the pretrial scheduling conferences provided for by Rule 4:13, each trial court may, upon request of counsel of record, or in its own discretion, schedule a final pretrial conference within an appropriate time before the commencement of trial. In cases set for trial for five days or more, upon request of any counsel of record, made at least 45 days before trial, the court must schedule a final pretrial conference within an appropriate time before commencement of trial. At the final pretrial conference, which the trial court in its discretion may conduct in person or by telephone or by videoconference, the court and counsel of record may consider any of the following: (a) settlement; (b) a determination of the issues remaining for trial and whether any amendments to the pleadings are necessary; (c) the possibility of obtaining stipulations of fact, including, but not limited to, the admissibility of documents; (d) a limitation of the number of expert and/or lay witnesses; (e) any pending motions including motions in limine; (f) issues relating to proposed jury instructions; and (g) such other matters as may aid in the disposition of the action. Last amended by Order dated May 5, 2021; effective July 5, 2021. RULES OF SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA PART ONE RULES APPLICABLE TO ALL PROCEEDINGS