Enforcement, etc., of orders and awards

Va. Code Ann. § 38.2-5012, under Chapter 50. Virginia Birth-related Neurological Injury Compensation Act..

Va. Code Ann. § 38.2-5012

The Commission has full authority to enforce its orders and protect itself from deception. While the language of this section is permissive and provides that a party may enforce an award in court, it must be read and considered in pari materia with the Commission's power pursuant to § 65.2-202 to punish for disobedience of its orders.