Va. Code § 16.1-69.25:1: Judge shall order bill of particulars; time for motion

Upon request of either party, a judge of a district court may direct the filing of a written bill of particulars at any time before trial and within a period of time specified in the order so requiring. Motions for bills of particulars in criminal cases before general district courts shall be made before a plea is entered and at least seven days before the day fixed for trial.1980, c. 338; 1998, cc. 482, 495.