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When the Court of Appeals has rejected a petition for appeal, dismissed an appeal, or decided on an appeal, its decision in the following cases is final, without appeal to the Supreme Court:

Traffic infraction and misdemeanor cases where no incarceration is imposed
Cases originating before any administrative agency or the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission
Cases involving affirmance or annulment of a marriage, divorce, custody, spousal or child support, cases involving the control or disposition of a juvenile, and all other domestic relations matters.
In some instances, the Supreme Court may determine that it should review a case that is before the Court of Appeals.  The case may involve a substantial constitutional question or may be a matter that would set a legal precedent.