Court of Appeals of Virginia

Court of Appeals of Virginia
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Established1985
LocationVirginia
Composition methodLegislative election
Authorized byVa. Code § 17.1–400
Appeals toSupreme Court of Virginia
Judge term length8 years
Number of positions17
WebsiteCourt of Appeals
Chief Judge
CurrentlyMarla Graff Decker
Since2019
Lead position ends-

The Court of Appeals of Virginia, established January 1, 1985, is an intermediate appellate court of 17 judges that hears appeals from decisions of Virginia's circuit courts and the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. The Court sits in panels of at least three judges, and sometimes hears cases en banc. Appeals from the Court of Appeals go to the Supreme Court of Virginia.