Virginia Administrative Code Title 15 - JUDICIAL
Here’s an overview of Title 15 – Judicial of the Virginia Administrative Code (VAC), last updated June 30, 2025:
📘 What is Title 15?
Title 15 organizes regulations related to Virginia’s judicial system, overseen by two agencies:
Agency 5 – Virginia State Bar (VSB)
Agency 10 – Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission (JIRC) (law.lis.virginia.gov, law.cornell.edu)
🏛️ Agency 5: Virginia State Bar
This agency functions under the Supreme Court’s authority and regulates:
Chapter 10 – Regulations Governing Virginia Legal Aid Societies (§ 15VAC5‑10‑10)
Chapter 20 – Approval of Financial Institutions for Attorney Trust Accounts (repealed)
Chapter 30 – Rules of Procedure of the Clients' Protection Fund (repealed)
Chapter 40 – VSB Bylaws (repealed)
Chapter 50 – Disciplinary Procedures for VSB Staff/District Committees (repealed)
Chapter 60 – Disciplinary Board Rules of Procedure (repealed)
Chapter 70 – Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Regulations (repealed)
Chapter 80 – Attorney Real Estate Settlement Agents Regulations (law.cornell.edu, law.lis.virginia.gov)
Agency summary:
The Supreme Court sets VSB rules for law practice, ethics, attorney discipline, and legal aid society oversight.
VSB also regulates settlement agents to prevent unauthorized law practice. (law.cornell.edu)
⚖️ Agency 10: Judicial Inquiry & Review Commission
Chapter 10 – Rules of the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission (§ 15VAC10‑10‑10) (law.cornell.edu)
Agency summary:
JIRC investigates judicial misconduct or incapacity (mental/physical) that may warrant removal, censure, or retirement.
It conducts hearings and can file formal complaints with the Supreme Court if misconduct is displayed. (law.cornell.edu)
🔍 How to Access These Regulations
Browse the full Title 15 via the Virginia Law Information System (LIS). (law.lis.virginia.gov)
Most chapters are available in PDF or online formats; some may require contacting the relevant agency (VSB or JIRC) directly. (law.cornell.edu)
✅ Summary Table
| Agency | Chapter | Status | Main Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 (VSB) | 10 | Active | Legal aid societies |
| 20,30,40,50,60,70 | Repealed | — | |
| 80 | Active | Real estate settlement agents | |
| 10 (JIRC) | 10 | Active | Judicial misconduct/investigation procedures |
What You Can Do Next
Need the full text? Click Agency/Chapter names in the LIS Title 15 listing.
Looking for legal aid rules or settlement agent guidelines? See Chapter 10 and Chapter 80 under Agency 5.
Curious about judicial discipline processes? Review Chapter 10 under Agency 10.
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