CODE OF VIRGINIA

WHEN SERVICE OF PROCESS IS TIMELY (§ 8.01-275.1)

Service of process in an action or suit within twelve months of commencement of
the action or suit against a defendant shall be timely as to that defendant.
Service of process on a defendant more than twelve months after the suit or
action was commenced shall be timely upon a finding by the court that the
plaintiff exercised due diligence to have timely service made on the defendant.

HISTORY: 1994, c. 519.