Purpose and Operation

As provided by § 17.1-100 of the Code of Virginia, the Supreme Court of Virginia hereby establishes a judicial performance evaluation program that will provide both a self- improvement mechanism for judges and a source of information for the reelection process. The Program is maintained by the Office of the Executive Secretary who may engage a third party contractor to conduct surveys and prepare evaluations. Promulgated by Order dated October 31, 2014; effective immediately. Last amended by Order dated November 23, 2020; effective March 1, 2021. RULES OF SUPREME COURT OF VIRGINIA PART NINE JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROGRAM