A. Any party to a proceeding under this title may serve interrogatories or cause the depositions of witnesses residing within or without the Commonwealth to be taken, the costs to be taxed as other costs by the Commission. All interrogatories, depositions, or any other discovery shall conform to rules governing discovery promulgated by the Commission.
B. The Commission shall adopt rules governing discovery conforming as nearly as practicable to Part Four of the Rules of the Virginia Supreme Court. Such rules shall be adopted in accordance with and pursuant to the Administrative Process Act (§ 2.2-4000 et seq.).
Code 1950, § 65-91.1; 1968, c. 660, § 65.1-95; 1970, c. 470; 1991, c. 355; 1993, c. 694.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 65.2 - Workers' Compensation
Chapter 7 - Procedure in Connection with Awards
§ 65.2-700. Jurisdiction of Commission
§ 65.2-701. Agreement as to compensation; penalty
§ 65.2-702. Disagreement on compensation; venue
§ 65.2-703. Interrogatories and depositions
§ 65.2-704. Hearing; award or opinion by Commission
§ 65.2-705. Review of award; rehearing
§ 65.2-706. Conclusiveness of award; appeal
§ 65.2-706.2. Claims not barred
§ 65.2-707. Interest on appealed award
§ 65.2-708. Review of award on change in condition
§ 65.2-709. Cost of living supplements for total incapacity and dependents of deceased
§ 65.2-710. Enforcement, etc., of orders and awards
§ 65.2-711. Reporting of address change by employee; suspension of payment of benefits
§ 65.2-714. Fees of attorneys and physicians and hospital charges