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The Commonwealth of Virginia’s judicial system had its beginnings in the Virginia Colony’s original Charter of 1606.  In the last 400 years, much has changed in Virginia.  How has the law changed to reflect our changing society?  Who are the people who shaped Virginia’s legal history?  Explore Virginia’s rich history from a legal perspective.