Request for Copy of Certificate of Analysis
Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia
This form is used to ask the court for a copy of a certificate of analysis related to a case. The person filling it out must also certify that a copy of this request was sent to the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used in a criminal case when a person needs a copy of the certificate of analysis from the court.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who should fill out this form?
- The form can be filled out by either the defendant or the defendant's counsel. It is addressed to the Clerk of the Court.
- Does this form require a fee?
- The form includes a certification section stating that a copy of the request was mailed or delivered to the Commonwealth’s Attorney at no charge to the signator.
- What must the person filing this form do?
- The person filing must certify that they have mailed or delivered a copy of this request to the Commonwealth’s Attorney of the area.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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