As used in this chapter, unless the context requires a different meaning:
1. The term "process" shall be deemed to include notice;
2. The term "return" shall be deemed to include the term "proof of service";
3. The term "statutory agent" means (i) the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the successors of either, when appointed pursuant to law for the purpose of service of process on the nonresident defined in subdivision 2 of § 8.01-307 or (ii) the Clerk of the State Corporation Commission, when appointed pursuant to law for the purpose of service of process on any individual, corporation, limited partnership, or other entity under § 12.1-19.1, as the context may require; and
4. The term "person" includes an individual, his executor, administrator, or other personal representative, or a corporation, partnership, association or any other legal or commercial entity, whether or not a citizen or domiciliary of the Commonwealth and whether or not organized under the laws of the Commonwealth.
1977, c. 617; 1991, c. 672; 2005, c. 866; 2024, c. 454.
Notes of Decisions
Collins v. Shepherd, 649 S.E.2d 672 (Va. 2007).
“Upon finding that service has been timely effected or that due diligence has been exercised to have service timely effected, the court shall maintain the action on the docket and, if service has not been timely effected but due diligence to effect service has been exercised,…”
Bendele Ex Rel. Bendele v. Com., 512 S.E.2d 827 (Va. Ct. App. 1999).
· cites it 2× “Code § 8.01-285(1) defines “process” for purposes of interpreting the chapter concerning process within Title 8.”
Frederick v. Koziol, 727 F. Supp. 1019 (E.D. Va. 1990).
“The section states that: When the exercise of personal jurisdiction is authorized by this chapter, service of process or notice may be made in the same manner as is provided for in Chapter 8 (§ 8.01-285 et seq.) of this title in any other case in which personal jurisdiction is…”
United Coal Co. v. Land Use Corp., 575 F. Supp. 1148 (W.D. Va. 1983).
“When the exercise of personal jurisdiction is authorized by this chapter, service of process or notice may be made in the same manner as is provided for in Chapter 8 (§ 8.01-285 et seq.) of this title in any other case in which personal jurisdiction is exercised over such a…”
Pitchford v. Commonwealth, 344 S.E.2d 924 (Va. Ct. App. 1986).
· cites it 2× “01-288, regarding service of process states: Except for process commencing actions for divorce or annulment of marriage, process which has reached the person to whom it is directed within the time prescribed by law, if any, shall be sufficient although not served or accepted as…”
Porter-Blain Corp. v. Virginia Emp. Comm'n, 41 Va. Cir. 521 (Richmond County Cir. Ct. 1997).
· cites it 3× “The definition of process is found in Va. Code § 8.01-285, which reads: For the purposes of this chapter: 1.”
Willoughby Bay Assocs. v. Zoning Appeals Bd., 45 Va. Cir. 54 (Norfolk Cir. Ct. 1997).
· cites it 3× “In the instant case, Willoughby mailed a copy of its Petition to the Deputy City Attorney because, it claimed, he “provides legal representation to the Board of Zoning Appeals.” Willoughby presented no authority to support this contention and it would appear basically failed to…”
— Va. Code Ann. § 8.01-285(1) — 3 cases
Bendele Ex Rel. Bendele v. Com., 512 S.E.2d 827 (Va. Ct. App. 1999).
“Code § 8.01-285(1) defines “process” for purposes of interpreting the chapter concerning process within Title 8.”
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