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Paperless

In 2015 the Commission offered a completely paperless filing option for attorneys using our WebFile system to further enhance customer service. By eliminating the need to send document hard copies to opposing parties, going Paperless is both cost-effective and environmentally friendly. The Paperless feature provides efficient and secure receipt of Commission notifications all while being available for use from a computer at any time.

Paperless Results

169 Attorneys from 103 firms have opted in to the Paperless option

100,000+ pages not printed Trees saved

going green

$13,535 in postage savings

Videoconferencing has proven to be effective within the courtroom by saving time for attorneys and judges while cutting costs of the entire judicial process. The Commission began a pilot project in 2015 with the installation of videoconferencing equipment in its Richmond headquarters with plans for expansion to the Manassas and Lebanon offices. Videoconferencing

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