States / Virginia / SB 779

SB 779 Enacted

Eminent domain; condemnation proceedings, entry of order and recordation of certificate.

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Eminent domain; condemnation proceedings; entry of order and recordation of certificate; disbursement of funds by circuit court clerk. Provides that the clerk of a circuit court shall, upon entry of an order in a condemnation proceeding and unless otherwise directed, promptly disburse any just compensation in the amount specified in such order and any interest accrued. The bill provides that the clerk shall disburse such funds no later than seven business days after the entry of the order or the receipt of the sum that such order directs the clerk to disburse, whichever is later.

The bill also provides that counsel in a condemnation action may request, and the clerk, sheriff, or other person responsible for notifying jurors to appear in court for a trial shall make available, a copy of the jury panel to be used for such trial. The bill also requires that on the same day the certificate is recorded in the land records, it shall also be filed with the clerk.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 22, 2026
Last action
Apr 13, 2026 — Approved by Governor-Chapter 954 (effective 7/1/2026)
Session
2026
Momentum
84 · Very high