CIRCUIT COURT ADDRESS JUDGE CLERK PHONE # HOURS …

Accomack Circuit Court Hon. Leslie L. Lilley* Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct. & Dec.Second Judicial Circuit Hon. Kevin M. Duffan Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 126 Hon. Steven C. Frucci Docket call held the 1st Mon. in Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct. & Dec. 23316 Courthouse Avenue Hon. William Revell Lewis III at 10:00 a.m.Accomack, VA 23301 Hon. James Clayton Lewis Court convenes at 9:30 a.m.

Hon. Stephen C. Mahan Cases set by written request prior to term or at docket call held Hon. Anne Bonwill Shockley Monday (or Tuesday) preceding Term Day. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.Samuel H. Cooper Jr., Clerk757/787-5776Fax - 757/787-18499:00AM - 5:00PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Albemarle Circuit Court Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins Criminal Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., & Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Timothy K. Sanner* Dec.Albemarle County Courthouse Hon. Dale B. Durrer Civil Terms begin, last Thursday of each month except Nov. and Dec. Court Square Hon. David B. Franzen which is the 3rd Thursday.501 East Jefferson Street Hon. Richard E. Moore Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Charlottesville, VA 22902 Hon. Claude V. Worrell Jr. All criminal cases set on Term Day.

Court has adopted procedures of Rule 1:20 (a) and (e) for scheduling Jon R. Zug, Clerk civil cases for trial, and either civil cases set by praecipe 434/972-4083 received through Wednesday preceding docket call on last Thursday of Criminal Division: 434/972-4085 each month, or upon agreement of counsel with approval of court.Civil Division: 434-972-4086 Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Fax - 434/293-0298 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in some contested chancery 8:30AM - 4:30PM causes.

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Alexandria Circuit Court Hon. Lisa Bondareff Kemler* Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.; at 9:00 Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. James C. Clark a.m.; cases may also be set for trial by telephone (703/746-4123).Courthouse Hon. Kathleen M. Uston Motions Day, 2nd & 4th Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.520 King Street Grand Juries, 2nd Monday of each month.Alexandria, VA 22314 J. Greg Parks, Clerk Court convenes 10:00 a.m. except traffic and misdemeanor appeals, Website: 703/746-4044 Status Conferences and Term Day at 9:00 a.m.; also uncontested ore https://www.alexandriava.gov/c 8:00AM - 4:00PM tenus divorces, appointment of guardians/conservators and other very lerkofcourt/ short uncontested matters are heard at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioners in Chancery used in divorce cases, mechanics' lien suits and other chancery causes only when requested.Status Conferences are noticed by the court four months after the suit is filed for the purpose of setting a trial date.

CIRCUIT COURT ADDRESS JUDGE CLERK PHONE # HOURS TERMS OF COURT AND GENERAL INFORMATION

Asterisk (*) Denotes Chief Judge.Underscoring Denotes Judge Presiding in this Court. Circuit CourtsFor Judge's Home Court, see Virginia Judges 6-1. 1-1

Alleghany Circuit Court Hon. Edward K. Stein Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., Apr., July, and 1st Tuesday after 2nd Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Chapman Goodwin* Monday in October.P. O. Box 670 Hon. Joel R. Branscom Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Courthouse Hon. Paul A. Dryer Court convenes 9:00 a.m.266 West Main Street Hon. Anne M. Reed Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes Covington, VA 24426-0670 Hon. Christopher B. Russell when needed.Cell phones are not allowed Cases are set by the Judge's Administrative Assistant, Brenda Lemons in the Courthouse. Debra N. Byer, Clerk at 540-965-1738

540/965-1730540/965-1738 Judges' ChambersFax - 540/965-1732Fax - 540/965-1737 (Judges' Chambers)8:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Amelia Circuit Court Hon. Paul W. Cella* Court convenes 9:00 a.m. normally.Eleventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Dennis M. Martin Terms Days: 1st Tuesday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., & Dec. at P. O. Box 237 Hon. Joseph M. Teefey Jr. 10:00 a.m.Courthouse Square Criminal days: 1st Thurs. & 3rd Fri. each month, 9:00 a.m.Amelia, VA 23002-0237 Marilyn Wilson, Clerk Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.

804/561-2128 All cases set on Term Day; cases also set between docket calls by Fax - 804/561-6364 agreement of court and counsel through the Court Administrator 8:30AM - 4:30PM (804)733-2423 or [email protected]. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes E-Mail: when [email protected] The Circuit Court of Amelia County uses regular mail to distribute

orders to attorneys and to litigants, only if they are not represented by counsel. We do not require a self-addressed stamped envelope.

Amherst Circuit Court Hon. Michael T. Garrett* Terms begin, 2nd Tuesday, Feb., Apr., June, August (June Grand Jury Twenty-fourth Judicial Circuit Hon. John T. Cook reconvened), Oct., & Dec.P. O. Box 462 Hon. Michael R. Doucette Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.113 Taylor Street Hon. James W. Updike Jr. Cases set on Term Day; cases also set between docket calls by Amherst, VA 24521 Hon. James F. Watson agreement of court and counsel.

Hon. Frank Patrick Yeatts Court convenes 9:00 a.m. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.Deborah Coffey Mozingo, Clerk Amherst County distributes final orders in civil cases by regular 434/946-9321 mail to attorneys of record, or to pro se litigants, within two Fax - 434/946-9323 business days of receipt of the signed order in the Clerk's Office, 8:00AM - 4:30PM from the Judge.

Advisements conducted at 1:30 p.m.



Appomattox Circuit Court Hon. Stephen Anderson Nelson Court convenes 9:30 a.m.Tenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Kimberley S. White* Terms begin Thursday after the first Monday Jan., April, June, Sept. 297 Court Street, Suite B Hon. Donald Carl Blessing & Nov.P. O. Box 672 Hon. James William Watson Jr. If the first day, known as Term Day, of any Term shall fall on a Appomattox, VA 24522-0672 legal holiday, Term Day will be on the next day.

Janet A. Hix, Clerk Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.434/352-5275 All criminal cases are to be set with the Office of the Fax - 434/352-2781 Commonwealth's Attorney.8:30AM - 4:30PM Civil cases are set by written request (email is preferred). Send request to [email protected])E-Mail: [email protected]

Arlington Circuit Court Hon. William T. Newman Jr.* Terms begin the first Monday (or next business day if Monday falls on Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Louise M. DiMatteo a holiday) of January, March, May, July, September and November at 1425 North Courthouse Road Hon. Daniel S. Fiore II 2pm.Arlington, VA 22201 Hon. Judith L. Wheat Civil Motions Day - Every Friday, 10:00 a.m., fiduciary matters, https://courts.arlingtonva.us/ appointment of guardians, and uncontested wills are set at 9:30 a.m.circuit-court/ Paul F. Ferguson, Clerk Evidentiary criminal motions are set at 9:30 a.m. on the 1st & 3rd

703/228-7010 Thurs. of each month and at 9:30 a.m. on Civil Term Day.8:00AM - 4:00PM Grand Jury is the last Monday of the month. December is subject to

change due to holiday schedule.Court convenes 10:00 a.m. (civil) and 9:30 a.m. (criminal).Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in partition cases, and for judgment debtor interrogatories. They are no longer utilized in divorce cases.Ore tenus hearings are held Monday through Thursday at 9:30am.All bench warrant arraignments can be heard Monday through Friday at 9:30 am

Augusta Circuit Court Hon. William Chapman Goodwin* Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., Apr., July & Oct.Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. Joel R. Branscom Grand Juries, 4th Monday in January, March, May, July, September & Augusta County Courthouse Hon. Paul A. Dryer November.1 East Johnson Street Hon. Anne M. Reed Civil trials and motions hearings set by praecipe, filed by noon 7 Staunton, VA 24402 Hon. Christopher B. Russell days prior to civil docket call, held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of Mailing Address: P.O. Box Hon. Edward K. Stein each month. (When civil docket call falls on a holiday, the docket 689, Staunton, Virginia call wil be on Tuesday.)24402-0689 R. Steven Landes, Clerk Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

540/245-5321 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in limited instances.Fax - 540/245-5318 Civil Final Orders are mailed via regular mail, or for Local 8:30AM - 5:00PM Attorneys, we have a designated file tray from which they may pick up applicable orders. Criminal Orders are transported as follows: to E-Mail: Probation Officers, Court Service Units, Public Defenders, [email protected] Commonwealth Attorneys, and Attorneys who have provided email

addresses, Final Orders are emailed. If there is no email address, we mail by regular mail.



Bath Circuit Court Hon. Edward K. Stein Terms begin 3rd Monday (or Tuesday if holiday falls on Monday), Jan., Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Chapman Goodwin* June, Sept.; 1st Monday April.P. O. Box 180 Hon. Joel R. Branscom Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Courthouse Hon. Paul A. Dryer Cases set on Term Day. Cases also set between docket calls by Warm Springs, VA 24484-0180 Hon. Anne M. Reed agreement of counsel with approval of court.

Hon. Christopher B. Russell If the attorney cannot appear on term day to set cases, call the Judge's secretary, Brenda Lemons, at 540-965-1738.Annette T. Loan, Clerk Court convenes 9:00 a.m.540/839-7226 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery except Fax - 540/839-7248 divorce.8:00AM - 4:00PM Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.Last Recording time is 3:30 p.m.Passports accepted 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri.

Bedford Circuit Court Hon. James W. Updike Jr. Terms begin, 1st Tuesday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept. & Nov.Twenty-fourth Judicial Circuit Hon. Michael T. Garrett* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and 1st Friday, Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., 123 East Main St. Hon. John T. Cook Oct., & Dec.Suite 201 Hon. Michael R. Doucette Term Dates and Grand Jury dates are subject to changes created by Bedford, VA 24523 Hon. James F. Watson State holiday schedules. Contact the Clerk of Court for questions.Judges' Address: 123 East Hon. Frank Patrick Yeatts All cases set on Term Day.Main St. Suite 301 Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

Judy E. Reynolds, Clerk Civil docket called at 10:00 a.m. on Term Day.540/586-7632 Commissioners in Chancery not utilized.Fax - 540/586-6197 Misdemeanor appeals pre-set for 3rd & 4th day of Term.8:30AM - 5:00PM Bedford County Circuit sends (either via email or in/house) every

order, final or otherwise) to anyone or entity mandated in the order and/or the attorney of record or any unrepresented party. We do not charge a fee or require envelopes.

Bland Circuit Court Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell Criminal Term begins, 2nd Monday, March, June, Sept. & Dec.Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr. Grand juries, 1st day of Term.612 Main Street, Suite 104 Hon. Bradley W. Finch* Civil cases set by contacting Circuit Court Clerk's Office by P. O. Box 295 Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr. agreement of counsel or on 1st day of Term.Bland, VA 24315 Hon. Brett L. Geisler Criminal cases pre-set with Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.

Hon. Robert M. D. Turk Court convenes 9:00 a.m. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized only in certain cases.Rebecca I. Johnson, Clerk276/688-4562Fax - 276/688-24388:00AM - 5:00PM E-Mail: [email protected]



Botetourt Circuit Court Hon. William Chapman Goodwin* Terms begin, 1st Monday, March, June, August, Oct. & Dec.Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. Joel R. Branscom Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 219 Hon. Paul A. Dryer Court convenes 9:30 a.m.Courthouse Hon. Anne M. Reed Motion Day 1st Thursday of each month.Main Street Hon. Christopher B. Russell Commissioners in Chancery are utilized upon request.Fincastle, VA 24090-0219 Hon. Edward K. Stein

Tommy L. Moore, Clerk540/473-8274Fax - 540/473-82098:30AM - 4:30PM

Bristol Circuit Court Hon. Sage B. Johnson Docket calls will no longer be used. The Court will proceed with the Twenty-eighth Judicial Circuit Hon. Deanis L. Simmons* Praecipe System to be called on the opening day of the term as set Courthouse Hon. Charles Randall Lowe forth in Rule 1:15 of the Supreme Court of Virginia.497 Cumberland Street Hon. Fredrick A. Rowlett Terms begin, 1st Monday, Aug., Nov., Feb., May.Bristol, VA 24201 Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.

Kelly Lee Flannagan, Clerk Civil cases are set on Term Day or through contact with the Judge's 276/645-7321 office.Fax - 276/821-6097 Criminal cases set by Court upon receipt of record in Circuit Court 8:00AM - 4:30PM from District Court. Court convenes 9:00 a.m.E-Mail: Commissioners in Chancery are used only to review accountings of [email protected] Special Commissioners.

Brunswick Circuit Court Hon. William Allan Sharrett Terms of Court begin the 4th Tuesday of February, April, June, Sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Edward Tomko III* August, October, and the 3rd Tuesday of December.216 North Main Street Hon. Carson E. Saunders Jr. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Lawrenceville, VA 23868-0160 All cases are set on Term Day.

Jacqueline Seward Morgan, Clerk Civil Court convenes 9:00 a.m.; Criminal court convenes at 9:00 a.m.434/848-2215 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized as determined by court.Fax - 434/848-4307 Instructions must be submitted 5 days prior to trial.8:30AM - 5:00PM Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.

Brunswick Circuit Court requires a self-addressed, stamped envelope to send a copy of a final order to counsel or a litigant.

Buchanan Circuit Court Hon. Patrick R. Johnson Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., April, July, & Oct.*Twenty-ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Brian K. Patton* *Court term begins on Tuesday in October due to the Monday holiday.1012 Walnut Street Hon. Jack S. Hurley Jr. Criminal Term begins, 4th Monday, Jan., April, July & Oct.Post Office Box 929 Hon. Michael Lee Moore Civil Term begins, 2nd Tuesday Jan., April, July, & Oct.Grundy, VA 24614 Hon. Richard C. Patterson Grand Juries, 2nd Monday, Jan., April, July, & Oct.Physical Address: 1012 Walnut All Cases set at early docket call on 4th Thursday preceding Term and Street, Grundy, VA 24614 Beverly S. Tiller, Clerk on Term Day.

276/935-6567 Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Fax - 276-935-7086 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized primarily in cases dealing 8:30AM - 5:00PM with partition suits.



Buchanan Circuit Court - Continued Normal practice is to send final orders by regular mail. Upon request other arrangements can be made.

Buckingham Circuit Court Hon. Donald Carl Blessing Terms begin, Tuesday after 2nd Monday, Jan., April, June, Sept., & Tenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Kimberley S. White* Nov.13061 W. James Anderson Hwy. Hon. Stephen Anderson Nelson Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 107 Hon. James William Watson Jr. Court convenes 9:30 a.m.Buckingham, VA 23921-0107 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in chancery cases except

Justin D. Midkiff, Clerk divorce cases.434/969-4734 Criminal cases are set on Term Day.Fax - 434/969-2043 Civil cases are set by written request (email is preferred). Send 8:30AM - 4:30PM request to [email protected] with copy to [email protected]

Buena Vista Circuit Court Hon. William Chapman Goodwin* Terms begin, 4th Wednesday, Jan., July; 1st Monday April; 4th Monday, Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. Joel R. Branscom September.Municipal Building Hon. Paul A. Dryer Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.2039 Sycamore Avenue Hon. Anne M. Reed Felonies set on 1st day of Term.Buena Vista, VA 24416 Hon. Christopher B. Russell Misdemeanor appeals pre-set for afternoon of Motions Day.

Hon. Edward K. Stein Court convenes 9:30 a.m. Motion Day, 1st Friday & 3rd Friday (if needed) of each month.Christopher W. Coleman, Clerk Commissioners in Chancery are utilized for execution of decrees of 540/261-8627 reference.Fax - 540/261-86258:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Campbell Circuit Court Hon. John T. Cook Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept. & Nov.Twenty-fourth Judicial Circuit Hon. Michael T. Garrett* Grand Juries, on term day at 9:00 a.m.732 Village Highway Hon. Michael R. Doucette Criminal cases are set on term day at 2:00 p.m.P. O. Box 7 Hon. James W. Updike Jr. Civil cases are set on term day at 10:00 a.m. or by pretrial hearing Rustburg, VA 24588 Hon. James F. Watson which may be by telephone.Please email the Clerk at Hon. Frank Patrick Yeatts Court convenes 9:00 [email protected] if you Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.have problems with the jury Valerie P. Younger, Clerk Distribution of court orders is by regular mail or interoffice office hotline at any time. The 434/592-9517 mail for local attorneys. If possible, please provide a Clerk will respond. Jury Hotline: 434/332-9559 self-addressed stamped envelope.

Jury Hotline: 434/283-9559Jury Hotline: 434/592-9559Fax - Please call to obtain the fax number.8:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]



Caroline Circuit Court Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* Civil & Criminal: January, March, May, July, September & NovemberFifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. William E. Glover Terms shall begin the second Wednesday of January, March, May, July, P. O. Box 309 Hon. John Overton Harris September and November. If that Wednesday falls on a Legal Holiday, 112 Courthouse Lane, Suite A Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt Term will be on the second Thursday.Bowling Green, VA 22427-0309 Hon. Patricia Kelly Grand jury will convene at 9:00 a.m. Civil term will be called at Mailing Address: P. O. Box Hon. Michael E. Levy 10:30 a.m.309, Bowling Green, VA Hon. Roy Michael McKenney Criminal Cases set on the first day of each term in January, March, 22427-0309 Hon. Ricardo Rigual May, July, September and November. Appearance by counsel and

Hon. James Bruce Strickland non-incarcerated defendant is required.Hon. Gordon F. Willis All civil cases must be noticed for a term day docket call with Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis appearance for the setting of a trial date. Civil term docket call is at 10:30 a.m.Susan W. Minarchi, Clerk Motions are set by the Judge's Office.804/633-5800 Continuances are granted by the Judge, upon written motion and 8:30AM - 4:00PM hearing unless waived by the Court. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes and E-Mail: selectively in divorce [email protected]

Carroll Circuit Court Hon. Brett L. Geisler Terms begin- 3rd Monday in March, June, and September; 2nd Monday in Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Bradley W. Finch* DecemberP. O. Box 218 Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr. Grand Juries- First day of each Term605 Pine Street Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell Misdemeanor Appeals- 3rd Tuesday in March, June, and September; 2nd Hillsville, VA 24343-0218 Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr. Tuesday in December

Hon. Robert M. D. Turk All criminal cases set on Docket Call of each Term of Court. All civil cases are scheduled through the Judge's office. The Clerk's Gerald R. Goad, Clerk Office shall be notified of all civil hearings by letter from 276/730-3070 counsel.Fax - 276/730-3071 Commissioners utilized in partition suits and selectively in other 8:00AM - 5:00PM matters.

Court convenes at 9:00 a.m.

Charles City Circuit Court Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant Terms begin, 1st Tuesday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov. 12.Ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Richard H. Rizk* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term at 9:00 a.m.P. O. Box 86 Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw Criminal cases set for term at 9:00 a.m.10780 Courthouse Road Hon. Holly B. Smith Civil cases set for term at 11:00 a.m.Charles City, VA 23030-0086 Civil cases set by praecipe submitted seven days preceding Term Day.

Victoria E. Washington, Clerk Should a Term Day fall on a legal holiday as set forth in § 2.1-21, 804/652-2105 Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Term Day will be on the 804/652-2107 following day.Fax - 804/829-5647 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in real property cases.8:30AM - 4:30PM Instructions must be submitted 2 days prior to trial.Stop recording at 4:00 p.m. Civil cases are set for trial by conference call with the Judge.

Court convenes at 9:00 a.m.Final civil orders are distributed using regular mail with postage paid self addressed envelopes provided by the parties.



Charlotte Circuit Court Hon. Kimberley S. White* Court convenes 9:30 a.m.Tenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Donald Carl Blessing Terms begin, Wednesday after the 1st Monday, Feb., April, June, 115 David Bruce Avenue Hon. Stephen Anderson Nelson Aug., Oct., & Dec.P. O. Box 38 Hon. James William Watson Jr. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Charlotte Court House, VA 23923 All cases set on Docket Day. Attorneys are required to be present.

Nan R. Colley, Clerk Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.434/542-5147 Civil cases set by written request (email is preferred). Send request Fax - 434/542-4336 to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]:30AM - 4:30PM

Charlottesville Circuit Court Hon. Richard E. Moore Terms begin, 3rd Monday, April, June, Aug., Oct. & Dec.; Tuesday Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Claude V. Worrell Jr. following the 3rd Monday in February.315 East High Street Hon. Timothy K. Sanner* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Charlottesville, VA 22902 Hon. Dale B. Durrer Criminal cases set at term - New Indictments & Felony Cases - 9:30

Hon. David B. Franzen a.m. - Misdemeanor & Misdemeanor Appeal cases - 11:30 a.m.Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins Civil cases set for term at 2:00 p.m. Drug Court, Thursdays, 8:30 a.m.Llezelle Agustin Dugger, Clerk Commissioners in Chancery utilized for partition suits, suits to sell 434/970-3766 land of incompetents, occasional divorce cases.8:30AM - 4:30PM A Cover Sheet for Filing Civil Actions (Form CC-1416) is required for all Civil case filings.E-Mail: [email protected]

Chesapeake Circuit Court Hon. John W. Brown* Criminal Terms begin, 1st Tuesday of each month, 2:00 p.m. except First Judicial Circuit Hon. Marjorie T. Arrington when election date or a holiday is Term Day, then Term Day will be 307 Albemarle Drive Hon. Rufus A. Banks Jr. held on Wednesday after the 1st Tuesday.Suite 300A Hon. Robert G. MacDonald Civil Terms begin, 1st Tuesday of each month, 10:00 a.m., except when Chesapeake, VA 23322-5579 Hon. Stephen J. Telfeyan election date or a holiday is Term Day, then Term Day will be held on

Wednesday after the 1st Tuesday.Alan P. Krasnoff, Clerk Civil motions are heard each Wednesday (Visit

Judges' Chambers: 757/382-3000 www.cityofchesapeake.net/civilmotions or call 757-382-3074 to 757/382-3050 8:30AM - 4:00PM schedule a hearing.)

Grand Juries, 1st day of each term.Civil cases are set by praecipe submitted by Thursday preceding Term Day.Court convenes at 9:00 a.m. for criminal and civil trials and 9:30 a.m. for arraignments.Final orders are distributed using regular mail and require self-addressed stamped envelopes.



Chesterfield Circuit Court Hon. Edward A. Robbins Jr.* Criminal and Civil Terms begin Tuesday following 3rd Monday in Jan., Twelfth Judicial Circuit Hon. Lynn S. Brice 3rd Monday in March, May, July, Sept. & Nov.P. O. Box 125 Hon. David E. Johnson Grand Juries, 1st day of Criminal Term at 9:00 a.m.9500 Courthouse Road, 2nd Floor Hon. Steven C. McCallum Criminal dockets generally convene at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.Chesterfield, VA 23832-0125 Hon. Jayne Ann Pemberton Criminal docket call held every term day morning.

Hon. Frederick G. Rockwell III Criminal appeals generally scheduled the 1st and 3rd Tuesday and every Friday.

P.O. Box 57 (Judges) Wendy Hughes, Clerk Criminal cases set through Commonwealth Attorney on designated days.804/748-1241 Civil docket call is held on designated afternoons (2PM J&DR, 2:30 Fax - 804/796-5625 GDC) on the "duty" docket for the presiding judge's assigned cases8:00AM - 4:00PM Civil trials and most hearings are set with Judges' legal assistants.

Civil appeals will be scheduled for the presiding Judge's duty docket call.The pre-setting of all cases is strongly encouraged.

Clarke Circuit Court Hon. William W. Eldridge IV Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., April, July & Oct.Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. Alexander R. Iden Motion Day, 3rd Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m.102 N. Church Street Hon. Brian M. Madden Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Berryville, VA 22611 Hon. Clark Andrew Ritchie* Misdemeanor appeals day, 1st Monday of each month.

Hon. Bruce D. Albertson Praecipes must be filed not less that 7 days preceding Motion Day.Hon. Kevin C. Black Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Hon. William W. Sharp Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.Hon. Thomas J. Wilson IV Clarke County mails the final orders to the attorneys and unrepresented parties, or if requested, we fax the orders.April Wilkerson, Clerk540/955-5116Fax - 540/955-02849:00AM - 5:00PM

Colonial Heights Circuit Court Hon. Lynn S. Brice Terms begin, 1st Tuesday, Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., & Nov.Twelfth Judicial Circuit Hon. Edward A. Robbins Jr.* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term, 10:00 a.m.550 Boulevard Hon. David E. Johnson Civil cases set by consent of counsel with Circuit Court Clerk or at P. O. Box 3401 Hon. Steven C. McCallum docket call.Colonial Heights, VA 23834 Hon. Jayne Ann Pemberton Criminal cases set by Circuit Court Clerk on designated days.

Hon. Frederick G. Rockwell III General criminal cases on Mondays & Tuesdays. Civil cases on Thursdays.Stacy L. Stafford, Clerk Court convenes 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. depending on docket.804/520-9364 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes and Fax - 804/524-8726 in designated divorce cases.8:00AM - 4:00PM E-Mail: [email protected]



Craig Circuit Court Hon. William Chapman Goodwin* Terms begin, last Monday, Feb.; 2nd Monday, May, Sept., Nov.Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. Joel R. Branscom Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Post Office Box 185 Hon. Paul A. Dryer Cases set on Term Day and chancery matters set between docket calls 182 Main Street, Suite 4 Hon. Anne M. Reed by agreement of counsel with court's approval.New Castle, VA 24127 Hon. Christopher B. Russell Court convenes 9:30 a.m.Mailing Address: P.O. Box Hon. Edward K. Stein Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes; 185, New Castle, VA 24127 i.e., partition suits.

Sharon P. Oliver, Clerk Craig County Circuit Court sends the final orders out by regular mail.540/864-6141Fax - 540/864-74718:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Culpeper Circuit Court Hon. Dale B. Durrer Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., Dec. Criminal Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Timothy K. Sanner* convenes at 9:30 a.m. and civil convenes at 11:00 a.m.Courthouse Building Hon. David B. Franzen Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.135 W. Cameron Street Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins Criminal and civil cases set on Term Date in court, or by praecipe on Culpeper, VA 22701-3097 Hon. Richard E. Moore Term Day.

Hon. Claude V. Worrell Jr. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in some contested chancery causes.Carson W. Beard, Clerk Motion Day, 2nd & 4th Tuesday; 9:00 a.m. Criminal Cases; 1:30 p.m. 540/727-3438 Civil CasesFax - 540/727-3475 Criminal cases we either send by regular mail, Secure Remote Access, 8:00AM - 4:00PM Interoffice mail boxes, email (scram orders) or facsimile No Land Recordings after 3:30 PM (physiological evaluation orders). Civil cases we either send regular

mail or interoffice mail boxes.Online Payments for Court Cost and Restitution can be paid online. Go to Related Links : Pay Criminal Cases and Traffic Tickets.

Cumberland Circuit Court Hon. Kimberley S. White* Terms begin, Tuesday following 4th Monday, Jan., April, June, Sept. & Tenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Donald Carl Blessing Nov*.P. O. Box 8 Hon. Stephen Anderson Nelson *November Term will be on the Monday immediately preceding the week 1 Courthouse Circle Hon. James William Watson Jr. in which Thanksgiving occurs.Cumberland, VA 23040-0008 Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.

Deidre D. Martin, Clerk Court convenes 9:30 a.m.804/492-4442 All criminal cases are to be set with the office of the Fax - 804/492-4876 Commonwealth's Attorney.8:30AM - 4:30PM Civil cases are set by written request (email is preferred). Send

request to [email protected] with copy to [email protected]



Danville Circuit Court Hon. James J. Reynolds* Grand Juries and Terms begin on the 1st Monday in Jan., March, May, Twenty-second Judicial Circuit Hon. Joseph W. Milam Jr. July, Sept. & Nov. If the 1st Monday is a holiday, term will begin on P. O. Box 3300 Hon. Timothy W. Allen the next business day.James F. Ingram Justice Center Hon. Stacey W. Moreau Grand Jury Dates for 2021: January 4, February 22, April 19, June 21, 401 Patton Street August 23, October 25.Danville, VA 24543 Gerald A. Gibson, Clerk Grand Jury, 1st day of each Term; Docket Call 9:00 a.m., 2nd day of

434/799-5168 each TermFax - 434/799-6502 Call 434-799-5171 to set civil cases directly with Court.9:00AM - 4:00PM Commissioners in Chancery are utilized when the nature of the cases requires.E-Mail: [email protected]

Dickenson Circuit Court Hon. Brian K. Patton* Criminal Terms begin, 2nd Monday, March, June & September; 1st Twenty-ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Jack S. Hurley Jr. Monday, Dec.P. O. Box 190 Hon. Patrick R. Johnson Grand Juries, 2nd Monday, March, June and Sept.; 1st Monday, Dec.119 Court House Lane Hon. Michael Lee Moore All cases set on Term Day.Clintwood, VA 24228 Hon. Richard C. Patterson Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in selection of jury.

Civil Terms begin Tuesday, following Grand Jury.Richard W. Edwards, Clerk276/926-1616Fax - 276/926-64658:00AM - 4:30PM

Dinwiddie Circuit Court Hon. Paul W. Cella* Court convenes 9:00 a.m., and 1:00 p.m.Eleventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Dennis M. Martin Criminal term begins, 3rd Tues. each monthP. O. Box 63 Hon. Joseph M. Teefey Jr. Civil term begins, 3rd Tues. each monthDinwiddie, VA 23841-0063 Grand Juries, 1st day of criminal term.

John B. Chappell Jr., Clerk Criminal cases set through Commonwealth's Attorney on designated days.804/469-4540 Civil cases, hearings in civil cases, set through the Court

Physical address: 14008 Fax - 804/469-5386 Administrator (804)733-2423 or [email protected], or on term Boydton Plank Road 8:30AM - 4:30PM days in matured cases.

Criminal bench days every Wednesday a.m., 2nd Wed., a.m. and p.m., E-Mail: 1st Fri. a.m. and 4th Fri. a.m., and traffic appeals 4th Wed. [email protected] The Court will email orders if we have an email address on file. If

we don't have an email address then a self addressed stamped envelope is required. Online access to court orders and documents is also available for immediate retrieval. For more information concerning online access please visit our website here, http://www.dinwiddieva.us/index.aspx?nid=746.



Essex Circuit Court Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt Terms begin 4th Wednesday, Jan., April, July, & October.Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* All cases set by agreement with Commonwealth's Attorney at P. O. Box 445 Hon. William E. Glover preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the 305 Prince Street Hon. John Overton Harris Court. The latter may be done by a telephone call to the Tappahannock, VA 22560 Hon. Patricia Kelly Commonwealth Attorney's office and the Clerk's office.

Hon. Michael E. Levy Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Hon. Roy Michael McKenney In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and Hon. Ricardo Rigual opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.Hon. James Bruce Strickland The practice for distribution of final orders is the following: DOC Hon. Gordon F. Willis -fax P&P - fax Sentencing Guidelines - mail Orders to attorneys - Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis automatically mailed to them after the judge signs, whether they ask or not.Gayle Ashworth, Clerk804/443-3541804/443-4381Fax - 804/445-12168:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Fairfax Circuit Court Hon. Penney S. Azcarate* Court convenes: Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.mNineteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Randy I. Bellows --Criminal Motions - Friday 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.4110 Chain Bridge Road Hon. David Bernhard --Civil Motions - Friday 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.Fairfax, VA 22030 Hon. Dontae L. Bugg Arraignments: Monday - Thursday, 10 a.m., & Fri., 9:00 a.m.Website: Hon. Grace Burke Carroll Term Begins: 3rd Monday of every odd month (Jan., March, May, July, https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/ Hon. Michael F. Devine Sept., Nov.; except if it's a holiday, then it would be the 3rd Tues. circuit/ Hon. Richard E. Gardiner of the month.)

Hon. Brett A. Kassabian Grand Juries:Hon. Thomas P. Mann --Regular Grand Jury: 3rd Monday of every odd month except when Hon. David A. Oblon Monday is a holiday, then Grand Jury would be on a Tuesday.Hon. Tania M.L. Saylor --Interim Grand Jury: 3rd Monday of every even month except when Hon. Stephen C. Shannon Monday is a holiday, then Grand Jury would be on a Tuesday.Hon. Robert J. Smith Grand Jury meets the 3rd Monday of every odd-numbered month (January, Hon. John M. Tran March, May, July, September and November) and Criminal Term Day shall commence at 9:00 a.m. on each Thursday immediately following the John T. Frey, Clerk regular Grand Jury. Interim Grand Jury meets the 3rd Monday of every 703/246-4111 even-numbered month (February, April, June, August, October and 703/691-7320 - General Court December) and an Interim Criminal Term Day shall be held commencing Information at 9:00 a.m. on each Thursday immediately following any Interim Grand Fax - 703/273-6564 Jury. Exceptions: 1. Should Grand Jury or Interim Grand Jury fall 8:00AM - 4:00PM on a state holiday, it will commence the next business day and Term

Day will follow at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday immediately following. 2. In the event that Grand Jury falls during a mandatory judicial conference (usually in May), please contact the Clerk's Office for actual Grand Jury and Term Day dates.



Fauquier Circuit Court Hon. Douglas L. Fleming Jr.* Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Twentieth Judicial Circuit Hon. James P. Fisher Grand Juries, 1st day of Term. Indictments returned at 1:00 p.m.29 Ashby Street Hon. Jeanette A. Irby Misdemeanor Appeals called on the 4th Monday of each month at 1:00 Warrenton, VA 20186-3202 Hon. James E. Plowman Jr. p.m.General Information: Hon. Stephen E. Sincavage Court convenes 9:00 a.m.; Trials commence at 10:00 [email protected] Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in partition suits and other Recording Department: Gail H. Barb, Clerk selected [email protected] 540/422-8100 Depositions/ Affidavits are utilized in divorces.Records Room: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Fauquier Circuit distributes final orders by e-mail and mails [email protected] Record Room Hours: 8:30 am - 4:00 certified copies of divorce decreesEstate Filings: pm To review docketing procedures, go to the local website available on [email protected] Recordation Cutoff: 3:30 pm the 'Local Website' link, which can be found on the right side of Civil Cases: this page under 'Local Court Links'[email protected] Cases: [email protected] Licenses: [email protected] see the local website at www.fauquiercounty.gov for the current Circuit Court Transition Plan

Floyd Circuit Court Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr. Terms begin the first Tuesday of January, April July & OctoberTwenty-seventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Bradley W. Finch* Grand Juries convene on the 1st day of Term at 9:30 a.m.100 East Main St. Hon. Brett L. Geisler Criminal cases preset with the Commonwealth Attorney's OfficeRoom 200 Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell Cases set by agreement of counsel and consent of court. Contact the Floyd, VA 24091-0057 Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr. Court to set hearings up to 4 hours, otherwise a praecipe is

Hon. Robert M. D. Turk required. Court convenes at 9:30 a.m.Rhonda T. Vaughn, Clerk Commissioners utilized @ the request of Counsel or by Order of Court.540/745-9330Fax - 540/745-93038:00AM - 4:30PM

Fluvanna Circuit Court Hon. Richard E. Moore Terms begin, 4th Monday, Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct.; 3rd Tues. in Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Timothy K. Sanner* Dec.72 Main Street Hon. Dale B. Durrer Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 550 Hon. David B. Franzen Criminal cases set on Term Day; civil cases set through Judge's Palmyra, VA 22963 Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins Administrative Assistant, Kelly Shepherd, 434-970-3760, or by

Hon. Claude V. Worrell Jr. praecipe on Term Day. Court convenes 9:30 a.m., except at 10:00 a.m. on Term Days.

www.fluvannacounty.org/ccc Tristana P. Treadway, Clerk Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in some contested civil cases.434/591-1970Fax - 434/591-19718:00AM - 4:30PMCash registers close at 4:00 PM



Fluvanna Circuit Court - Continued No recordings or transactions after 4:00 PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Franklin Circuit Court Hon. James J. Reynolds* Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., and Dec.Twenty-second Judicial Circuit Hon. Timothy W. Allen All cases are set by the Court's Administrative Assistant, Lori P. O. Box 567 Hon. Joseph W. Milam Jr. Cundiff, and the dates coordinated with the attorneys involved.275 South Main Street Hon. Stacey W. Moreau Criminal cases are set the week following the preliminary hearing. Suite 212 Civil Cases are set 90 days after filing.Rocky Mount, VA 24151 Teresa J. Brown, Clerk Criminal and misdemeanor appeals are set by the Clerk of the General

540/483-3065 District Court or the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Fax - 540/483-3042 at the time the appeal is noted.

P. O. Box 601 (Judge) 8:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Frederick Circuit Court Hon. William W. Eldridge IV Terms begin, Thursday after the 1st Monday, Jan., April, July, & Oct. Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. Alexander R. Iden A mini-term day is held each month, Thursday after the 1st Monday.5 North Kent Street Hon. Brian M. Madden Motion Day, 1st Wed. after the 1st Monday of each month.Winchester, VA 22601 Hon. Clark Andrew Ritchie* Misdemeanor appeal days, 3rd Wed. after 1st Mon. each month.

Hon. Bruce D. Albertson Grand Juries, 1st Thursday after the 1st Monday of each month.Hon. Kevin C. Black Praecipes must be filed not less than 7 days preceding Motion Day.Hon. William W. Sharp Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Hon. Thomas J. Wilson IV Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in special instances. Local Rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.Rebecca P. Hogan, Clerk Faxes from attorneys and litigants will NOT be accepted without prior 540/667-5770 approval.9:00AM - 5:00PM Frederick County Circuit Court either hand deliver the orders to the litigants/attorneys or if they are not available we will mail copies E-Mail: within 2 [email protected]

Fredericksburg Circuit Court Hon. Gordon F. Willis Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., April, July, & Oct.Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* Grand Juries convene 4th Monday of every month.701 Princess Anne Street, Suite 100 Hon. William E. Glover Civil cases set on Term Day; criminal cases set upon indictment.Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Hon. John Overton Harris Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt Motion days are the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month. Motions lasting Hon. Patricia Kelly longer than 20 minutes or on a day other than motions day must be

Judge's Chambers: 701 Hon. Michael E. Levy scheduled with chambers.Princess Anne St. Suite 300, Hon. Roy Michael McKenney Notice of criminal motions must be received in the Clerk's office by Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Hon. Ricardo Rigual noon 3 business days before hearing.

Hon. James Bruce Strickland Notice of civil motions must be received in Clerk's office by noon Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis the Wednesday of the week preceeding the week in which the motion is



Fredericksburg Circuit Court - Continu to be heard.Jeff Small, Clerk Term day praecipes must be received in Clerk's office by 4:00 p.m. 540/372-1066 twelve (12) days before the requested term day.Judge's Chambers: 540/372-1171 Estate matters are handled by appointment.Fax - Clerk's Office does not have VLRCS coversheets are required for all land recordings. Gpin numbers a fax number. need to be noted on the first page of all recordings. The Gpin must Fax - Judge's Chambers: be placed on both the parcel identification and tax map lines of the 540/372-1174 ILS coversheet.8:30AM - 4:30PM Last recording is completed by 3:00 p.m.

All Civil filings require a Civil order cover sheet. (Form CC-1416)Fredericksburg emails certified final orders. Please provide us with a valid email address for all parties wishing to receive a copy.

Giles Circuit Court Hon. Bradley W. Finch* Terms begin, 2nd Tuesday, Jan., April, July, & Oct.Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 502 Hon. Brett L. Geisler Cases set on docket calls or by agreement of counsel with consent of 501 Wenonah Avenue Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell court.Pearisburg, VA 24134 Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr. Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

Hon. Robert M. D. Turk Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in selection of jury, partition suits, and other major contested chancery causes.Sherry E. Gautier, Clerk Docket calls are scheduled 10:00 a.m. on opening day of Term.540/921-1722 Giles County mails a certified copy to each party involved in the Fax - 540/921-3825 case.8:30AM - 5:00PM

Gloucester Circuit Court Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw Terms begin, 1st Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Richard H. Rizk* Grand Juries, 1st day of term, 9:30 a.m.7400 Justice Drive, Room 327 Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant Court convenes 9:30 a.m.; docket call at 10:00 a.m.Gloucester, VA 23061 Hon. Holly B. Smith Should a Term Day fall on a legal holiday, the Term Day will be on

the following day.Cathy L. Dale, Clerk Local rules adopted pursuant to Virginia Code § 8.01-4.804/693-2502 All civil cases shall be set prior to and outside of Docket Call Fax - 804/693-2186 after praecipe is filed.8:00AM - 4:30PM Pendente Lite and civil motions heard on motions day set by the judge

(804) 693-1358.Ninth Circuit Domestic Relations Trial Forms required (http://yorkcounty.gov/CountyGovernment/Courts-Circuit.aspx).



Goochland Circuit Court Hon. Timothy K. Sanner* Court convenes 9:30 a.m. except Motion Days which begins at 9:00 a.m.Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Dale B. Durrer Terms begin, 2nd Tuesday, Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.P. O. Box 196 Hon. David B. Franzen Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.2938 River Road West Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins Civil cases set on Term Day by praecipe.Goochland, VA 23063 Hon. Richard E. Moore Commissioners in Chancery are rarely utilized and only by agreement

Hon. Claude V. Worrell Jr. of Counsel. Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.Dale W. Agnew, Clerk Goochland Circuit Court sends copies of orders by regular mail.804/556-5353Fax - 804/556-49628:30AM - 5:00PM

Grayson Circuit Court Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell Terms begin 4th Friday, Oct., Jan., April, & July at 9:00 a.m.Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Bradley W. Finch* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 130 Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr. All cases set on Docket calls on the opening day of each term, or by 129 Davis Street Hon. Brett L. Geisler agreement of counsel with consent of court.Independence, VA 24348-0130 Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr. Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

Hon. Robert M. D. Turk Commissioners in Chancery utilized in partitions suits, not normally used in divorce cases.Susan M. Herrington, Clerk276/773-2231Fax - 276/773-33388:00AM - 5:00PM

Greene Circuit Court Hon. Claude V. Worrell Jr. Terms begin 2nd Mon., Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., & Dec. Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Timothy K. Sanner* October Term: Tues. after 2nd Mon. as 2nd Mon. is a holidayP. O. Box 386 Hon. Dale B. Durrer Grand Juries, 1st day of Term, 9:00 a.m.Stanardsville, VA 22973-0386 Hon. David B. Franzen Criminal cases set on Term Day.

Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins Civil cases set by praecipe on Term Day, 11:00 a.m.Hon. Richard E. Moore Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

22 Court Street Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in some chancery causes.Susan E. Duckworth, Clerk Motions Day, 3rd Tues. (Criminal 9:00 a.m.; Civil 1:30 p.m.)434/985-5208 As soon as the Judge enters the final order it is processed and Fax - 434/985-6723 certified copies are distributed by mail.8:15AM - 4:30PMRecording Hours: 8:15AM to 4:00 PM Monday-Friday



Greensville Circuit Court Hon. William Allan Sharrett Terms begin, 1st Tuesday, Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.Sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Edward Tomko III* Motions Day, 1st and 3rd Friday, each month.337 South Main Street Hon. Carson E. Saunders Jr. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Emporia, VA 23847 All cases set on Term Day.

Linda B. Edwards, Clerk Civil cases set by court administrator.434/348-4215 Court convenes 9:00 a.m. (criminal and civil)Fax - 434/348-4020 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in chancery causes and some 8:30AM - 5:00PM divorce cases.

Instructions must be submitted 5 days prior to trial.Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.

Halifax Circuit Court Hon. Kimberley S. White* Grand jury meets 1st day of term & term days are the 1st Thursday of Tenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Donald Carl Blessing each month8 S. Main Street Hon. Stephen Anderson Nelson Docket call days will be the 1st Thurs. of every month beginning Feb. P. O. Box 729 Hon. James William Watson Jr. 5, 2015. If the docket call day falls on a legal holiday, then docket Halifax, VA 24558 call shall occur the following Thursday.Note: The post office does Cathy M. Cosby, Clerk Civil cases set by written request (email is preferred). Send request not deliver to the physical 434/476-6211 to [email protected] with a copy to [email protected]. Judge's Office: 434-476-6114 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes, Mailing Address: P.O. Box Fax - 434/476-2890 except divorce.729, Halifax, VA 24558 Fax - Clerk's Office: 434-476-2890

8:30AM - 4:30PM

Hampton Circuit Court Hon. Christopher W. Hutton Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., April, June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.Eighth Judicial Circuit Hon. Bonnie L. Jones Criminal Term Grand Juries, 1st Monday, each month 9:00 a.m.P. O. Box 40 Hon. Michael A. Gaten* All cases set on Term Day.237 N. King Street Civil cases set by praecipe (Judges' secretary handles all scheduling Hampton, VA 23669-0040 Linda Batchelor Smith, Clerk issues).

757/727-6105 Court convenes 9:00 a.m. - civil matters; 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and Fax - 757/728-3505 2:00 p.m. - criminal matters.Fax - Criminal: 757-728-3367 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in divorce and other cases for 8:30AM - 4:00PM good cause shown.

Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.To set or cancel court hearing, contact Judges' office.Faxes not accepted in civil matters.Faxes only accepted in Criminal matters as set forth in the Docket Management & Continuance Policy, amended March 11, 2005.Recordation cutoff time 3:30 p.m.



Hanover Circuit Court Hon. John Overton Harris Terms begin, 3rd Tuesday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Patricia Kelly Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and as otherwise called.P. O. Box 39 Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* Criminal cases set at preliminary hearing, when appealed or at the 7530 County Complex Road Hon. William E. Glover convening of a grand jury.Hanover, VA 23069 Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt Civil cases are set on a date convenient for all counsel and

Hon. Michael E. Levy unrepresented parties by calling Judges' Chambers at 804/365-6161, or Hon. Roy Michael McKenney by appearance on Term Day at 2:00 p.m. following the filing of a

Email: [email protected] Hon. Ricardo Rigual praecipe in the clerk's office not later than 4:30 p.m. on the Hon. James Bruce Strickland Tuesday prior to Term Day.Hon. Gordon F. Willis Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in partition suits. Frank D. Hargrove Jr., Clerk804/365-6151Fax - Civil Cases Fax - 804/365-6278Fax - Criminal Cases Fax - 804/365-71488:00AM - 4:30PM

Henrico Circuit Court Hon. Lee A. Harris Jr.* Criminal Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Fourteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Rondelle D. Herman Nov.P. O. Box 90775 Hon. Randall G. Johnson Jr. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term, 9:00 a.m.4309 East Parham Road Hon. John Marshall Civil motions set each Friday at 9:30 a.m. and must be set by Henrico, VA 23273 Hon. Richard S. Wallerstein Jr. telephone.

Criminal cases set when appealed or at preliminary hearing.Heidi S. Barshinger, Clerk Court convenes 9:00 a.m.; 10:00 a.m. for jury trials.804/501-4202 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in unusual causes; Fax - 804/501-5214 accountings; suits by creditors; suits on mechanic's lien; partition 8:00AM - 4:00PM suits; sale of land of persons under disability, some divorce cases.

Instructions must be submitted 2 days prior to trial.**Effective May 1, 2016, the Henrico Circuit Court will no longer be holding civil docket calls.**

Henry Circuit Court Hon. David V. Williams Terms begin, 3rd Monday, 9:00 a.m., in July, Sept., Nov., Mar., & Twenty-first Judicial Circuit Hon. Giles Carter Greer* May; 1st Tuesday after 3rd Monday, 9:00 a.m., in Jan.Suite B Hon. Marcus A. Brinks Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.3160 Kings Mountain Rd. Pursuant to Rule 1:20, counsel of record may agree to a trial date as Martinsville, VA 24112-3966 Jennifer R. Ashworth, Clerk a part of a written plan prepared and submitted to the court for E-recording from Simplifile 276/634-4880 approval pursuant to Rule 1:18, after obtaining a trial date from the is now accepted. Get started Fax - 276/634-4898 court's administrative assistant.by calling 800.460.5657 or 9:00AM - 5:00PM Court convenes 9:00 a.m.visit simplifile.com Deed recording hours 9:00 a.m. - Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in partition suits, creditors

4:30 p.m. suits, etc.Distribution of Final Orders Procedures:; Civil: send copies as directed by order. ; ; J&DR Civil appeals: Copy to attorneys of record, parties pro se, DCSE and CASA when appropriate; ; Criminal:



Henry Circuit Court - Continued Upon request.Highland Circuit Court Hon. Edward K. Stein Terms Dates: 3rd Tuesday - March, June, Sept., & Dec.Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Chapman Goodwin* Cases set on term date; may also be set between docket calls by P. O. Box 190 Hon. Joel R. Branscom agreement of Counsel and confirmation with judge's secretary by Monterey, VA 24465-0190 Hon. Paul A. Dryer telephone at 540-965-1738.Physical Address: 165 W. Main Hon. Anne M. Reed Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Street, Monterey, VA 24465 Hon. Christopher B. Russell Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.Judy W. Hupman, Clerk The Highland Circuit Court forwards final orders to Counsel and other 540/468-2447 involved agencies by email if email provided to Court. Otherwise, Fax - 540/468-2047 orders are mailed by regular mail.8:30AM - 4:30PMPassport Issuance Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. E-Mail: [email protected]

Hopewell Circuit Court Hon. William Allan Sharrett Terms begin, 2nd Tuesday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.Sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Edward Tomko III* Motions Day, 2nd and 4th Fridays.100 E. Broadway Hon. Carson E. Saunders Jr. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Room 251 Civil cases set by praecipe.Hopewell, VA 23860 Tamara J. Ward, Clerk Civil Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

804/541-2239 Criminal Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Fax - 804/541-2438 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in partition suits.8:30AM - 4:00PM Instructions must be submitted 5 days prior to trial.

Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.Final Orders will be mailed to all counsel of record and any unrepresented party as soon as they have been entered by the Judge. The preferred practice is to submit self-addressed, stamped envelopes for the return of the certified copies of the Final Order. However, this office will always mail and provide certified copies to all parties whether an envelope has been provided to us or hasn¿t been provided to us.

Isle of Wight Circuit Court Hon. Carl Edward Eason Jr.* Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. Lawson Wayne Farmer Motion Day, every Tues., 9:00 a.m., in Suffolk and Isle of Wight.17000 Josiah Parker Circle Hon. Matthew A. Glassman Motion Day, every Friday., 9:00 a.m. in Isle of Wight.P. O. Box 110 Hon. Robert H. Sandwich Jr. Civil cases set by civil court administrator.Isle of Wight, VA 23397 Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.

Kathleen S. Torrence, Clerk Court convenes 9:30 a.m.757/365-6233 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized for divorce, annulments, and Fax - 757/357-0884 depositions.9:00AM - 5:00PM Instructions must be submitted seven days prior to trial.Registers Close at 4:30 p.m. Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.No monetary transactions handled Civil final orders are certified and mailed to attorneys; and any after 4:30 p.m. other pertinent orders (such as temporary custody orders etc) are



Isle of Wight Circuit Court - Continue Passports & Marriage License certified and mailed. All others orders during the course of the Applications case are emailed to attorneys. The same is done if dealing with pro accepted 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. se partiies.

James City County/Williamsburg Hon. Richard H. Rizk* Terms begin, 3rd Wednesday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Circuit Court Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw Civil trials are set by praecipe submitted seven days preceding Term 5201 Monticello Avenue Hon. Holly B. Smith Day. Setting of trials without appearance at docket call will be at Suite Six the Judge's discretion. (Judge's administrator handles all scheduling Williamsburg, VA 23188-8218 Mona A. Foley, Clerk of civil cases.)Judge's Address: 5201 757/564-2242 Grand Juries at 9:00 a.m.Monticello Avenue, Suite One, Criminal Department: 757/564-2350 Criminal docket calls at 9:00 a.m.Williamsburg, VA 23188-8218 Criminal Department: 757/564-2353 Civil docket calls at 11:00 a.m.

Fines/Costs/Restitution: Instructions must be submitted prior to trial.757/564-2351 Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.Fines/Costs/Restitution: Should term day fall on a legal holiday as set forth in § 2.2-3300, 757/564-2353 Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the term day will be Concealed Handgun Permits: rescheduled.757/564-2360 Faxes from attorneys and litigants will NOT be accepted for any civil Jury Administrator: 757/564-2360 cases.Marriage License: 757/564-2360 The criminal division emails the final court orders to the attorneys Judgments: 757/564-2355 upon request. We also have quite a few attorneys that use the OCRA Name changes, Expungements: system to obtain their own copies. We strongly encourage attorneys to 757/564-2360 provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of their Divorces/adoptions: 757/564-2354 certified orders.Law suits/ministers: 757/564-2352Recording Department: 757/564-2355Recording Department: 757/564-23498:30AM - 4:00PM

King and Queen Circuit Court Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant Terms begin, 2nd Tuesday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.Ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Richard H. Rizk* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 67 Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw Should a Term Day fall on a legal holiday as set forth in § 2.1-21, 234 Allen's Circle Hon. Holly B. Smith Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Term Day will be on the King and Queen Court House following day.King And Queen, VA 23085 Vanessa D. Porter, Clerk Praecipes must be filed seven days preceding Civil Term Day.

804/785-5984 Civil cases set for trial by conference call with the judge.Fax - 804/785-5698 Instructions must be submitted 2 days prior to trial.9:00AM - 5:00PM Commissioners in Chancery are rarely used and only at request of attorneys.E-Mail: Local Rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4 for divorce [email protected] King and Queen Circuit Court mails orders through the postal service

to the attorneys and pro se litigants within 5 business days of the orders being signed by the Judge.



King George Circuit Court Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt Terms begin, 2nd Thursday, Jan., Apr., July, & Oct. at 9:00 a.m.Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.9483 Kings Highway, Suite 3 Hon. William E. Glover Cases set on Term Day by praecipe.King George, VA 22485-3444 Hon. John Overton Harris Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

Hon. Patricia Kelly Term Day Convenes 9:00 a.m.Hon. Michael E. LevyHon. Roy Michael McKenneyHon. Ricardo RigualHon. James Bruce StricklandHon. Gordon F. WillisHon. Victoria A. B. Willis Charles V. Mason, Clerk540/775-3322Fax - 540/775-54667:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

King William Circuit Court Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.Ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Richard H. Rizk* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.351 Courthouse Lane, Suite 130 Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw Grand Juries will meet at 9:00 a.m.King William, VA 23086 Hon. Holly B. Smith Criminal docket will be held at 9:00 a.m.

Civil docket will be held at 11:00 a.m.Patricia M. Norman, Clerk Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.

804/769-4936 (Wills Division) 804/769-4936 Instructions must be submitted 2 days prior to trial.804/769-4937 (Criminal Division) Should a Term Day fall on a legal holiday as set forth in § 2.1-21,

804/769-3118 (Deed Division) 804/769-4938 (Civil Division) Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the Term Day will be on the Fax - 804/769-4991 following day.8:30AM - 4:30PM Praecipes must be filed seven days preceding Civil Term Day. E-Mail: [email protected]

Lancaster Circuit Court Hon. Roy Michael McKenney Terms begin, 4th Friday, Jan., Apr., July, & Oct.Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* All cases set by agreement with Commonwealth's Attorney at Post Office Box 99 Hon. William E. Glover preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the Lancaster, VA 22503 Hon. John Overton Harris Court. The latter may be done by a telephone call to the Judge's Physical Address: 8265 Mary Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt office.Ball Road, Lancaster, VA Hon. Patricia Kelly Court convenes 9:00 a.m.22503 Hon. Michael E. Levy In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and MAIL IS NOT DELIVERABLE TO Hon. Ricardo Rigual opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS. Please Hon. James Bruce Strickland Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general civil causes and use the P.O. Box. Hon. Gordon F. Willis divorces.

Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis



Lancaster Circuit Court - Continued Diane H. Mumford, Clerk804/462-5611Fax - 804/462-99788:30AM - 4:30PM

Lee Circuit Court Hon. Tammy S. McElyea Terms begin, 1st Monday, March, June, & Dec.; 2nd Monday, Sept.Thirtieth Judicial Circuit Hon. John C. Kilgore* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and other days TBD by Court.P. O. Box 326 Hon. Ronald Kelley Elkins Cases set on Term Day. Civil cases set by praecipe.33640 Main Street Hon. Jeffrey Hamilton Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Jonesville, VA 24263 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.

Rene Lamey, Clerk Motion day at discretion of Chief Judge.276/346-7763Fax - 276/346-34408:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Loudoun Circuit Court Hon. Douglas L. Fleming Jr.* For current information on court hearings, please visit the Loudoun Twentieth Judicial Circuit Hon. James P. Fisher County Clerk's website at www.loudoun.gov/clerk. You may also visit P. O. Box 550 Hon. Jeanette A. Irby the Loudoun County Courts website at 18 E. Market St., 3rd floor Hon. James E. Plowman Jr. www.loudoun.gov/4836/Courts-Judicial-Services for more court Leesburg, VA 20178 Hon. Stephen E. Sincavage information.

Term of Court begins on the second Monday in February, April, June, Gary M. Clemens, Clerk August, and December; and the third Monday in October.703/777-0270 A list of Appointees for Commissioners in Chancery can be found at: Fax - 703/777-0376 https://www.loudoun.gov/3212/Commissioners-in-Chancery (copy & paste 8:00AM - 4:00PM address into browser)

Recordation of deeds is available in person, mail, or by e-recording. Recording hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, except on legal holidays. Clients are encouraged to submit deed recordings electronically to avoid traveling to the Clerk's Office. For more information on the electronic recording process and how to submit electronic recordings, email the clerk at [email protected] ([email protected]) or visit the website at www.loudoun.gov/clerk.Financial transactions are accepted by the Clerk's Office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Online payment of criminal fines and costs can be made 24/7 but will be processed during normal business hours.Marriage license information is available at www.loudoun.gov/clerk. Marriage license applicants can schedule an in-office appointment or a virtual appointment to obtain their marriage license.Notary public commissions can be issued once you receive your confirmation (letter/email) from the Secretary of the Commonwealth by scheduling an in-office appointment or a virtual appointment. For more information regarding services for notary public commissions,



Loudoun Circuit Court - Continued please visit www.loudoun.gov/clerk.All visitors to the courthouse are subject to security screening by Sheriff's deputies which currently requires special COVID-19 safety protocols, including a temperature scan, before visitors may enter the courthouse.Mobile devices and cellphones with cameras are not permitted in the Courts Complex by order of the Court. Attorneys who are members of the State Bar are permitted to bring one cellphone with camera functionality in the Courts Complex and the Sheriff's deputies may request bar identification. Otherwise, no cameras are permitted in the Courts Complex. The Order of the Court concerning the use of cameras can be found at: https://lfportal.loudoun.gov/LFPortalInternet/0/doc/206023/Electronic. aspx (copy & paste address into browser).

Louisa Circuit Court Hon. Timothy K. Sanner* Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, July, Sept. & Nov.Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Dale B. Durrer Due to a scheduling conflict, the July Term Day will be Thursday, Box 37 Hon. David B. Franzen July 1, 2021.100 W. Main Street Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins Due to a scheduling conflict, the September Term Day will be Louisa, VA 23093-0037 Hon. Richard E. Moore September 20, 2021.

Hon. Claude V. Worrell Jr. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term. All cases set on Term Day by praecipe filed 7 days prior.Patty Madison, Clerk Court convenes 9:30 a.m., except for Motions Day which begins at 540/967-5312 9:00 a.m.Judges: 540/967-5300 Commissioners in Chancery are rarely utilized and generally only by Fax - 540/967-2705 agreement of counsel.8:30AM - 5:00PM Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.

Lunenburg Circuit Court Hon. James William Watson Jr. Court convenes 9:30 a.m.Tenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Kimberley S. White* Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.11435 Courthouse Road Hon. Donald Carl Blessing Beginning after July 1, 2021: the first day of each term shall Lunenburg, VA 23952 Hon. Stephen Anderson Nelson commence on the first Tuesday of every other month, namely February, Physical address: 11413 April, June, August, October and December.Courthouse Rd., Lunenburg, VA Gordon F. Erby, Clerk If the first day, known as Term Day, of any Term as scheduled above 23952 434/696-2132 shall fall on a legal holiday, then such Term shall commence and its

Fax - 434/696-3931 Term Day be on the following day.8:30AM - 4:30PM All criminal cases are to be preset with the office of the

Commonwealth's Attorney before Term Day. Civil cases are set by written request. (Email is preferred.) [email protected] with a copy to [email protected] Orders are disbursed through the mail or by fax.



Lynchburg Circuit Court Hon. Frank Patrick Yeatts Criminal Terms begin, 1st Monday every month.Twenty-fourth Judicial Circuit Hon. Michael T. Garrett* Civil Terms begin, 1st Monday monthly.P. O. Box 4 Hon. John T. Cook Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.900 Court Street Hon. Michael R. Doucette All cases set on Term Day; Criminal - 9:00 a.m., Civil - 1:30 p.m.Lynchburg, VA 24505 Hon. James W. Updike Jr. Civil cases can be set outside of Civil Docket call by contacting the Please send all mail to P.O. Hon. James F. Watson Judicial Assistant to the Judges.Box 4, Lynchburg, VA 24505. Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Mail addressed to the street Kenneth T. Swisher, Clerk Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in limited instances.address may not be delivered 434/455-2620 Motion Day, 2nd & 4th Fri. after Term day, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. by in a timely manner. Judge's Office: 434-455-2600 appointment.

Fax - 434/847-1864 Misdemeanor appeals - 1st two days after opening day of Term.8:30AM - 4:30PM

Madison Circuit Court Hon. David B. Franzen Terms begin, 1st Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Timothy K. Sanner* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.1 Main Street Hon. Dale B. Durrer Cases set on Term Day; 9:30 a.m. (Criminal), 11:00 a.m. (Civil)P. O. Box 220 Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins Motion Day, 2nd Wednesday, 9:00 (Criminal), 1:30 (Civil)Madison, VA 22727 Hon. Richard E. Moore Court convenes 9:30 a.m.

Hon. Claude V. Worrell Jr. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in limited instances. Leeta D. Louk, Clerk Madison County Circuit Court mails the Final Order in Civil and 540/948-6888 Criminal Cases.Fax - 540/948-37598:30AM - 4:30PM

Martinsville Circuit Court Hon. Giles Carter Greer* Criminal Terms begin, 1st Monday, Nov.; 2nd Monday, Feb.; 1st Mon., Twenty-first Judicial Circuit Hon. Marcus A. Brinks May; 4th Monday, July.P. O. Box 1206 Hon. David V. Williams Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.55 W. Church Street Civil cases set by Pretrial Scheduling Order.Martinsville, VA 24114-1206 Ashby R. Pritchett, Clerk Criminal cases are set on Misdemeanor Appeal Day for Misdemeanor

276/403-5106 Trial Day; felony cases are concluded or set for trial on Felony Fax - 276/403-5232 Disposition Day #1 or #2; on Return on Indictments Day and Guilty

P. O. Box 1347 (Judges) 9:00AM - 5:00PM Plea Day. Court convenes 9:00 a.m.E-Mail: Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in divorce proceedings, [email protected] partition suits, creditors suits, etc.

Distribution of Final Orders - Civil Case: Once received from the Judge's Office, certified copies of final orders are distributed to attorneys of record and to other persons identified in the Order to receive a copy. Certified copies are mailed to the recipient's address appearing in the file or provided in the final order. If attorneys request an immediate copy, an uncertified copy is sent by electronic transmission.Distribution of Final Orders - Criminal Case: The Clerk's Office prepares final orders. Once endorsed by the Judge, copies are transmitted by electronic transmission , by fax and by mail to parties required by law to receive them.



Mathews Circuit Court Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Richard H. Rizk* Grand Juries, 1st day of term, 9:30 a.m.P. O. Box 463 Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant Court convenes at 9:30 a.m.; docket call at 10:00 a.m.10622 Buckley Hall Road Suite A Hon. Holly B. Smith Court convenes 9:30 a.m.Mathews, VA 23109 Should a Term Day fall on a legal holiday, the Term Day will be on

Angela C. Ingram, Clerk the following day.804/725-2550 Local rules adopted pursuant to Virginia Code § 8.01-4.Fax - 804/725-7456 All civil cases shall be set prior to and outside of Docket Call 8:00AM - 4:00PM after praecipe is filed.

Pendente Lite and civil motions heard on motions day set by the judge (804) 693-1358.Ninth Circuit Domestic Relations Trial Forms required (http://yorkcounty.gov/CountyGovernment/Courts-Circuit.aspx).

Mecklenburg Circuit Court Hon. Kimberley S. White* Court convenes 9:30 a.m.Tenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Donald Carl Blessing Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., Feb., March, April, May, June, July, 393 Washington Street Hon. Stephen Anderson Nelson Aug., Sept., Oct., & Nov. 2nd Monday, Dec.P. O. Box 530 Hon. James William Watson Jr. Should a Term Day fall on a legal holiday, the Term Day will be on Boydton, VA 23917-0530 the following day.Street Address:393 Washington Michelle Gordon, Clerk Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Street, Boydton, VA 23917 434/738-6191 Ext. 4214 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.

Fax - 434/738-6861 All criminal cases are to be preset with the office of the 8:30AM - 5:00PM Commonwealth's Attorney before Term Day.

Civil cases are set by written request (email is preferred). Send request to [email protected]

Middlesex Circuit Court Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., Nov.Ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Richard H. Rizk* Grand Juries, 1st day of term, 9:30 a.m.73 Bowden Street Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant Court convenes at 9:30 a.m.; docket call at 10:00 a.m.P. O. Box 158 Hon. Holly B. Smith Should a Term Day fall on a legal holiday, the Term Day will be on Saluda, VA 23149 the following day.

Rachel K. Hartenbach, Clerk Local rules adopted pursuant to Virginia Code § 8.01-4.804/758-5317 All civil cases shall be set prior to and outside of Docket Call Fax - 804/758-8637 after praecipe is filed.8:30AM - 4:30PM Pendente Lite and civil motions heard on motions day set by the judge

(804) 693-1358.Ninth Circuit Domestic Relations Trial Forms required (http://yorkcounty.gov/CountyGovernment/Courts-Circuit.aspx).



Montgomery Circuit Court Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr. Terms begin, 2nd Tuesday, Jan., April, July, & Oct.Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Robert M. D. Turk Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and 4th Tues. of each Term.55 East Main Street, Suite 1 Hon. Bradley W. Finch* Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Christiansburg, VA 24073 Hon. Brett L. Geisler Commissioners are utilized in equitable distribution matters; not

Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell divorce.Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr. Civil cases set by praecipe received 10 days prior to Term, by agreement of court and counsel.Erica W. Conner, Clerk Criminal and traffic misdemeanor appeals pre-set with Commonwealth's 540/382-5760 Attorney's secretary for 2nd day of Term.Judges' Chambers: 540/382-5754 Civil misdemeanor appeals set with Judge's secretary.Fax - Clerk's Office: 540/382-6937 Recordation of deeds and other land recording is available, in Fax - Judge Turk's Chambers: person, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Electronic 540/394-2015 recording is available 24/7 but will be processed during normal Fax - Judge Fleenor's Chambers: business hours.540/382-69228:30AM - 4:30PM

Nelson Circuit Court Hon. Michael T. Garrett* Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, Jan, March, May, Sept , & Nov.Twenty-fourth Judicial Circuit Hon. John T. Cook Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 10 Hon. Michael R. Doucette All cases set on Term Day or directly through Judge at other times.84 Courthouse Square, 1st Floor Hon. James W. Updike Jr. Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Lovingston, VA 22949-0010 Hon. James F. Watson Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes.

Hon. Frank Patrick Yeatts Divorce cases not usually referred. The Clerk of the Nelson County Circuit Court provides copies of Lisa Dugan Bryant, Clerk Orders to local attorneys (within the Court square)and the Probation 434/263-7020 Officer by placing certified copies in their mailbox in the Clerk's Fax - 434/263-7027 Office. Certified copies of Orders for Attorneys outside the 8:00AM - 4:30PM local area, to agencies (i.e. DMV, VASAP, DOC, etc.) are mailed by Cash registers close at 4:15p.m. regular mail. This is the practice in both civil and criminal No monetary transactions after cases.4:15 p.m.Land record recordings from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Marriage Licenses from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

New Kent Circuit Court Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant Court convenes: 9:00 a.m.Ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Richard H. Rizk* Terms begin, 2nd Monday Jan; 3rd Monday Mar., May, July, Sept., & Nov.P. O. Box 98 Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw Grand Juries, 1st day of Term at 9:00 a.m.Courthouse Hon. Holly B. Smith Praecipes must be filed by seven days preceding civil term day.12001 Courthouse Circle Civil cases are set for trial by conference call with the Judge.New Kent, VA 23124-0098 Amy P. Crump, Clerk Instructions must be submitted 2 days prior to trial.

804/966-9520 Commissioners in Chancery are rarely used and only at request of Fax - 804/966-9528 attorneys.8:30AM - 4:30PM Local Rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4 for divorce cases.

Final civil orders are distributed using email and/or regular mail with postage paid self addressed envelopes provided by the parties.



Newport News Circuit Court Hon. Christopher R. Papile* Criminal term begins, 2nd Monday monthly; Docket call 1:30 p.m.Seventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Timothy S. Fisher Felony cases trial dates initially set in District Court, thereafter 2500 Washington Avenue Hon. Gary A. Mills at docket call 1:30 p.m. 1st day criminal term.Courthouse Building Hon. Bryant L. Sugg Civil term begins, 2nd Mon., Jan., March, July, Sept., & Nov.Newport News, VA 23607-4307 Hon. Tyneka L. D. Flythe Due to the mandatory Judicial Conference, May Term Day may be changed

to the following Friday. Please contact the Clerk's Office for Angela F. Reason, Clerk further information. Grand Jury: 9:30 a.m., Courtroom No. 3; Criminal 757/926-8561 Docket Call: 1:30 p.m., Courtroom No. 3.8:00AM - 4:30PM Grand Juries, 1st day of Criminal Term at 9:30 a.m.Land Records: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Praecipes must be filed.Payments: 8:00 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. Court convenes 10:00 a.m.

Commissioners in Chancery are not utilized in divorce cases.If any Monday is a State holiday, docket call will be the following day.Scheduling orders are not mandatory, but pre-trial conferences are.Local rules can be found on the Internet at www.nngov.com/circuit-courtOrder to Meet and Confer must be completed and filed with the Court three days prior to each pendente lite hearing. Form Pendente Lite Order must be completed after each pendente lite hearing.Effective July 1, 2021, cover sheets are required for recordings.

Norfolk Circuit Court Hon. David W. Lannetti* Terms begin the first day of the monthFourth Judicial Circuit Hon. Michelle J. Atkins Grand Jury is the first Wednesday of the month.150 St. Paul's Boulevard Hon. John Raymond Doyle III Civil cases set by agreement of counsel and consent of the court; 7th Floor Hon. Mary Jane Hall scheduling orders are mandatory in most cases.Norfolk, VA 23510 Hon. Jerrauld C. Jones Civil and Criminal trials begin at 9:30 a.m.

Hon. Everett A. Martin Jr. Commissioners in Chancery are appointed in suits for accounting, Hon. Joseph A. Migliozzi Jr. partition, delinquent taxes, and judgment debtor interrogatories, and

[email protected] Hon. Tasha D. Scott in other suits by order of the Court. Local rules are adopted pursuant to 8.01-4; they can be found at George E. Schaefer, Clerk http://www.norfolkcircuitcourt.us/civil/civil-plan757/389-8942 Uncontested divorces are heard Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. 8:45AM - 4:45PM to 11:50 a.m. and set through the Clerk Final orders are sent to counsel by email and by regular mail to pro E-Mail: se parties and counsel for whom the Clerk has no email address. [email protected] Self-addressed stamped envelopes are appreciated but not necessary.

Northampton Circuit Court Hon. Leslie L. Lilley* Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Second Judicial Circuit Hon. Kevin M. Duffan Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 36 Hon. Steven C. Frucci Docket call held the 2nd Monday in Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & 5229 The Hornes Hon. William Revell Lewis III Nov. at 10:00 a.m.Eastville, VA 23347-0036 Hon. James Clayton Lewis Court convenes 9:30 a.m.

Hon. Stephen C. Mahan Motions and other pretrial hearings will be heard on the 2nd Friday Hon. Anne Bonwill Shockley of each month at 9:30 a.m. by scheduling a hearing with Court's Judicial Assistant to be placed on the motions docket for that day.Traci L. Johnson, Clerk Cases set by writtten request submitted one (1) business day previous



Northampton Circuit Court - Continued 757/678-0465 to docket call, or by praecipe, followed by appearance at docket call Fax - 757/678-5410 held on 2nd Monday (Term Day) of odd months at 10:00 a.m.9:00AM - 5:00PM Commissioners in Chancery are utilized. Supreme Court Deed Calculation Page is required as the cover sheet E-Mail: for all land recordings. Tax Map Numbers are [email protected] All civil filings require a (Form CC-1416) Cover Sheet for Filing

Civil Actions.Arraignments: Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. by the General District Court; Mondays at 11:30 a.m. by the J&DR Court (domestic and juvenile related indictments only).

Northumberland Circuit Court Hon. Roy Michael McKenney Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, Jan., Apr., July & Oct.Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* All cases set by agreement with Commonwealth's Attorney at P. O. Box 217 Hon. William E. Glover preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the 220 Judicial Place Hon. John Overton Harris Court. The latter may be done by a telephone call to the Judge's Heathsville, VA 22473 Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt office.

Hon. Patricia Kelly Court convenes at 9:00 a.m.Hon. Michael E. Levy In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and Hon. Ricardo Rigual opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.Hon. James Bruce Strickland Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes and Hon. Gordon F. Willis divorces.Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis Distribution of final orders are done through regular mail. Deborah Bingham, Clerk804/580-3700Fax - 804/580-22618:30AM - 4:45PM

Nottoway Circuit Court Hon. Paul W. Cella* Court convenes 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise notified.Eleventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Dennis M. Martin Term Days: 1st Tuesday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov., 10:00 328 West Courthouse Road Hon. Joseph M. Teefey Jr. a.m.P.O. Box 25 Criminal Days: 2nd, 3rd & 4th Mon. each month, 9:00 a.m.Nottoway, VA 23955 Jane L. Brown, Clerk Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.

434/645-9043 Cases set on Term Day or by agreement of counsel and consent of court.Fax - 434/645-2201 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes.8:30AM - 4:30PM Certified copies of orders are mailed, via US mail, to counsel/moving litigants. Certified copies of orders are mailed to all other E-Mail: parties upon request or as directed by a Court order. It is [email protected] requested that counsel/litigants provide a self-addressed stamped

envelope.



Orange Circuit Court Hon. Timothy K. Sanner* Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Sixteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Dale B. Durrer Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.110 North Madison Road, Suite 300 Hon. David B. Franzen Cases set on Term Day.P. O. Box 230 Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins Contact Orange County Circuit Court for available dates and times for Orange, VA 22960 Hon. Richard E. Moore criminal and civil cases.

Hon. Claude V. Worrell Jr. Court convenes 9:30 a.m. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.Teresa T. Carroll, Clerk540/672-6162Fax - 540/672-29398:00AM - 5:00PM

Page Circuit Court Hon. Clark Andrew Ritchie* Terms begin, 1st Wednesday, Jan., Apr., July, & Oct.Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. Bruce D. Albertson Motion Day, Tuesday after 2nd Monday, each month.116 South Court Street Hon. Thomas J. Wilson IV Misdemeanor appeal days, Tuesday following fourth Monday, Jan. to Suite A Hon. Kevin C. Black Nov.; 3rd Tuesday in DecemberLuray, VA 22835 Hon. William W. Eldridge IV Grand Juries, 1st Wednesday of every month, unless it lands on a

Hon. Alexander R. Iden holiday in that case it is the following Wednesday.Hon. Brian M. Madden Praecipe must be filed not less than 7 days preceding Motion Day nor Hon. William W. Sharp more than 30 days. Court convenes 9:00 a.m.C. Grayson Markowitz, Clerk Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.540/743-4064 Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.540/743-6902Fax - 540/743-23389:00AM - 5:00PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Patrick Circuit Court Hon. Giles Carter Greer* Terms begin, 1st Monday, March, June, Sept., & Dec.Twenty-first Judicial Circuit Hon. Marcus A. Brinks Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 148 Hon. David V. Williams Court convenes at 9:00 a.m.101 Blue Ridge Street Civil cases utilize scheduling procedures set out in Rules of Court Stuart, VA 24171-0148 Sherri M. Hazlewood, Clerk 1:18 - 1:20.

276/694-7213 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes.276/694-3775 (Judge)

P. O. Box 762 (Judge) Fax - 276/694-69439:00AM - 5:00PMDeed Recording Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.Passport Acceptance Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.



Petersburg Circuit Court Hon. Paul W. Cella* Criminal term begins, 3rd Thursday, each month.Eleventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Dennis M. Martin Civil term begins, 3rd Thursday, each month.7 Courthouse Avenue Hon. Joseph M. Teefey Jr. Grand Juries, 3rd Thursday, each month.Petersburg, VA 23803 Criminal cases set through Commonwealth's Attorney on designated days.Judge's Chambers: 1 Maytee Romero de Parham, Clerk Civil cases, and hearings in civil cases: please appear at Docket Courthouse Avenue 804/733-2367 call in the county or city where the case is filed.

Fax - 804/732-5548 Any requests regarding continuances or settlements must be made in 8:00AM - 4:00PM written form and filed with the Clerk's office, and the presiding

judge will review them.Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Criminal bench days every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, except term days.

Pittsylvania Circuit Court Hon. Stacey W. Moreau Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.Twenty-second Judicial Circuit Hon. James J. Reynolds* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.One North Main Street Hon. Timothy W. Allen All criminal and civil cases are set by the court's administrative P.O. Box 31 Hon. Joseph W. Milam Jr. assistant, Ms. Angie Harris, and the dates are coordinated with the Chatham, VA 24531 attorneys involved.

Mark W. Scarce, Clerk Court convenes 8:30 a.m.434/432-7887 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in Decrees of Reference.Fax - 434/432-7913 Instructions must be submitted prior to trial.8:30AM - 4:30PM This office requires a self address envelope for the distribution of Deed Room Stops Recording at 4pm final orders.

The probate of wills is scheduled by appointment only. Please call 434-432-7890.

Portsmouth Circuit Court Hon. Joel P. Crowe* Terms begin, 1st Thursday, each monthThird Judicial Circuit Hon. Kenneth R. Melvin Criminal docket call, 2:15 p.m.; 1st day of Term.1345 Court Street Hon. Johnny E. Morrison Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Suite 101 Hon. Brenda C. Spry Civil cases set by agreement of counsel after consultation with the P. O. Box 1217 docket clerk (757-393-5373). Scheduling order required for civil Portsmouth, VA 23705 Cynthia P. Morrison, Clerk cases.

757/393-8671 Motions heard daily between 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. & every Friday, Fax - 757/393-2024 10:00 a.m.8:30AM - 4:30PM Court convenes 10:00 a.m. Docket control procedures adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4 and available E-Mail: on the website [email protected] (http://va-portsmouth.civicplus.com/651/Circuit-Court).



Powhatan Circuit Court Hon. Paul W. Cella* Court convenes at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., unless otherwise notifiedEleventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Dennis M. Martin Term Days: 2nd Tuesday of February, April, June, August, October & 3880 Old Buckingham Road Hon. Joseph M. Teefey Jr. December at 10:00 a.m.Suite C Criminal bench days: 1st Monday; 2nd Friday; 4th Thursday each month Powhatan, VA 23139 Teresa Hash Dobbins, Clerk & 2nd Tuesday in January, March, May, July, September and November.Recording Times: 8:30 804/598-5660 Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily Fax - 804/598-5608 Civil cases, hearings in civil cases, set through the Court

8:30AM - 5:00PM Administrator, Terri Driskill (804) 431-56023 or [email protected]: Certified copies of orders are mailed, via US mail, to counsel/moving [email protected] litigants. Certified copies of orders are mailed to all other

parties upon request or as directed by a Court order. Counsel/litigants shall provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope.Commissioners in Chancery are used in general chancery causes.Cover Sheets are REQUIRED for all Civil and Land Recordings.

Prince Edward Circuit Court Hon. Donald Carl Blessing Court convenes 9:30 a.m. or as otherwise set.Tenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Kimberley S. White* Terms begin, Tuesday after 3rd Monday, Jan., Apr., June, Sept., & Nov.Courthouse Building Hon. Stephen Anderson Nelson Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 304 Hon. James William Watson Jr. All criminal cases are to be set with the office of the North Main Street Commonwealth's Attorney.Farmville, VA 23901-0304 D. Lynnette Coe, Clerk Court orders are distributed within 30 days. If additional

434/392-5145 information is needed please advise.Judges' Chambers: 434/392-5171 Civil cases are set by written request (email is preferred). Send Fax - Clerk's Office: 434/392-3913 request to [email protected] with copy to [email protected] - Judges' Chambers: 434/392-46628:30AM - 4:30PM

Prince George Circuit Court Hon. William Edward Tomko III* Terms begin, 3rd Tuesday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. Carson E. Saunders Jr. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 98 Hon. William Allan Sharrett All cases set on Term Day.6601 Courts Drive Civil cases set by calling court administrator 804/733-2623.Prince George, VA 23875-0098 Bishop Knott Jr., Clerk Civil court convenes 9:00 a.m.; criminal court convenes 9:00 a.m.

804/733-2640 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in execution of Decrees of Fax - 804/861-5721 Reference in general chancery causes, except divorce.

P. O. Box 280 (Judges) 8:30AM - 5:00PM Praecipe filed through Wednesday preceding Term Day. Instructions must be submitted 5 days prior to trial.E-Mail: Local rules adopted pursuant to § [email protected] The policy of the Prince George Circuit Court office concerning the

distribution of Civil Court (Final) Orders is that the documents are certified and are mailed to the litigant and/or their counsel in a timely manner. A self addressed/stamped envelope is preferred in order to necessitate a timely turnaround but orders will be mailed to the addressed provided. The Criminal Court (Final) Orders are forwarded by fax or mailed to counsel.



Prince William Circuit Court Hon. Kimberly A. Irving* Court convenes 10:00 a.m.Thirty-first Judicial Circuit Hon. Angela Lemmon Horan Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., April, June; 1st Tuesday, July - 9311 Lee Avenue Hon. Carroll A. Weimer Jr. December.Third Floor Hon. James A. Willett Grand Jury meets 1st Monday of each month unless 1st Monday is a Manassas, VA 20110 Hon. Tracy Calvin Hudson holiday then following Tuesday. 8:45 a.m.

Hon. Petula C. Metzler Criminal Term Day at 10:00 a.m. on 1st Tuesday following the 1st Monday of each month.

Terms of Court, Trial and Jacqueline C. Smith, Clerk Civil Term Day at 2:00 p.m. on 1st Tuesday following the 1st Monday Hearing Information: 703/792-6015 of each month.https://www.pwcva.gov/departme Civil Clerk: 703/792-6029 Praecipe filed through Wednesday preceding Civil Term Day. Cases may nt/court-system Criminal Clerk: 703/792-6031 be set on term day or by calling chambers at 703/792-6171.https://www.pwcva.gov/departme Jury Clerk: 703/792-6047nt/circuit-court Jury Update Recording: 703/792-6032

Land Records Clerk: 703/792-6035Fax - 703/342-0342

Facebook @PWCCircuitCourt 8:30AM - 5:00PMNo payments accepted after 4:30

Instagram @PWCCircuitCourt p.m.Judge's Chambers Hours: 8:30 a.m.

Twitter @PWCCircuitCourt - 4:00 p.m.

Pulaski Circuit Court Hon. Bradley W. Finch* Terms will begin the 2nd Monday of July, October, January and April.Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.45 Third Street, NW Hon. Brett L. Geisler Court convenes 9:30 a.m.Suite 101 Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell Civil actions are scheduled directly through the judge's office. Pulaski, VA 24301 Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr. Clerk is notified of hearing by letter from counsel.

Hon. Robert M. D. Turk Orders are received by court and legal through the RMS system. All other distributions are faxed unless otherwise requestedMaetta H. Crewe, Clerk540/980-7825Fax - 540/980-78358:30AM - 4:30PM

Radford Circuit Court Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr. Terms begin, 2nd Friday, Mar., June, & Sept. and Dec.Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Bradley W. Finch* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.619 Second Street, West Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr. Civil cases set by contacting Judge's Office by agreement of counsel.Radford, VA 24141 Hon. Brett L. Geisler Criminal cases pre-set with Commonwealth's Attorney's office.

Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Hon. Robert M. D. Turk Commissioners in Chancery are utilized only in certain cases Ann Howard, Clerk540/731-3610Fax - 540/731-36128:30AM - 4:30PMRecording Instruments stops at 4:15 p.m.(no machine receipts after 4:30



Radford Circuit Court - Continued p.m.) E-Mail: [email protected]

Rappahannock Circuit Court Hon. Douglas L. Fleming Jr.* Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Twentieth Judicial Circuit Hon. James P. Fisher Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.238 Gay Street Hon. Jeanette A. Irby All cases set on Term Day.P. O. Box 517 Hon. James E. Plowman Jr. Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Washington, VA 22747-0517 Hon. Stephen E. Sincavage Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in partition and other

complicated chancery causes.Margaret Ralph, Clerk Civil Trial Scheduling: all counsel must appear to set a trial date.540/675-5350 Recordation cutoff time: 4:00 p.m.Fax - 540/675-5351 All final orders are mailed via USPS.8:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Richmond City Circuit Court Hon. William R Marchant* Civil Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., April, July, & Oct.Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Bradley B. Cavedo Criminal Terms begin, 1st Monday, monthly.400 North Ninth Street Hon. David Eugene Cheek Sr. Grand Juries, 1st Monday monthly.John Marshall Courts Building Hon. Phillip L. Hairston Docket call on Term Day, 9:00 a.m. (criminal),Richmond, VA 23219 Hon. Clarence N. Jenkins Jr. Commissioners in Chancery are not utilized in uncontested divorces.

Hon. Jacqueline S. McClenney Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Hon. Claire G. Cardwell Edward F. Jewett, Clerk804/646-6505Fax - 804/646-6562Fax - Law: 804/646-7274Fax - Criminal: 804/646-65628:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Richmond County Circuit Court Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* Terms begin on the 4th Monday of January, April, July and October.Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. William E. Glover All cases set by agreement with Commonwealth's Attorney at P. O. Box 1000 Hon. John Overton Harris preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the 101 Court Circle Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt Court. The latter may be done by a telephone call to the Judge's Warsaw, VA 22572 Hon. Patricia Kelly office at 804-580-4006.Physical Address: 101 Court Hon. Michael E. Levy Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Circle, Warsaw, VA 22572 Hon. Roy Michael McKenney In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and

Hon. Ricardo Rigual opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.Hon. James Bruce Strickland Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes and



Richmond County Circuit Court - Contin Hon. Gordon F. Willis divorces.Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis Cheryl B. Pierson, Clerk804/333-3781Fax - 804/333-53969:00AM - 5:00PMPassport Acceptance Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Roanoke City Circuit Court Hon. David B. Carson* Civil and criminal terms begin 1st Monday of each month.Twenty-third Judicial Circuit Hon. John Christopher ClemensP. O. Box 2610 Hon. Onzlee Ware Grand Juries, 1st Monday, monthly.315 West Church Avenue Hon. Charles N. Dorsey Civil cases set by praecipe received by clerk 7 days preceding civil Roanoke, VA 24010-2610 Hon. James R. Swanson docket call, 1st Monday, and by agreement of counsel, by docket judge

and secretary.Brenda S. Hamilton, Clerk Court convenes 8:30 a.m.540/853-6702 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized on petition of counsel or by Civil: 540/853-6702 order of court.Criminal: 540/853-6723 The process for the distribution of Orders from our court is that Judge Carson: 540/853-2436 they will be electronically certified and emailed to the parties Judge Clemens: 540/853/2435 directed in the order. Those parties that do not provide an email Judge Ware: 540/853-2051 address will receive their copies through the mail.Fax - 540/853-1024Fax - Civil: 540/853-1024Fax - Criminal: 540/853-21148:00AM - 4:00PMHours for Judges: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Roanoke County Circuit Court Hon. Charles N. Dorsey Criminal term begins, 1st Friday, Feb., Apr., June, Oct., & Dec.; 2nd Twenty-third Judicial Circuit Hon. James R. Swanson Friday, Aug.P. O. Box 1126 Hon. David B. Carson* Civil term begins, 1st Friday, Feb., Apr., June, Oct., & Dec.; 2nd 305 E. Main Street Hon. John Christopher Clemens Friday, Aug.Salem, VA 24153-1126 Hon. Onzlee Ware Grand Juries, 1st day of criminal term, 9:00 a.m.

Criminal docket call immediately following Grand Jury convening, Steven A. McGraw Sr., Clerk criminal probation reporting at 9:30 a.m., followed by civil docket 540/387-6205 call at 10:30 a.m.Judge Dorsey's Office: 540/387-6041 For hearing dates please contact the Judge's secretary.Judge Swanson's Office: Court convenes 8:30 a.m.540/387-6270 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized at request of counsel or by Fax - 540/387-6145 order of court.8:30AM - 4:30PM Civil cases set by agreement of counsel or praecipe for civil term docket.E-Mail:



Roanoke County Circuit Court - Continu [email protected] Circuit Court Hon. Christopher B. Russell Court convenes 9:30 a.m.Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Chapman Goodwin* Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., May, & Nov.; 2nd Monday in July; Rockbridge County Courthouse Hon. Joel R. Branscom Tuesday following Labor Day in Sept.20 South Randolph Street, Suite 101 Hon. Paul A. Dryer Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Lexington, VA 24450 Hon. Anne M. Reed Criminal cases set on first day of each Term

Hon. Edward K. Stein Misdemeanor Appeals Days, 2nd Wednesday of each month. Civil cases set on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of each month by judge's Michelle M. Trout, Clerk secretary [email protected]/463-2232 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in limited cases except Fax - 540/463-3850 divorce.8:30AM - 4:30PM Rockbridge Circuit Court's policy is to provide copies of final civil Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: orders to local attorneys by placing the copy in their mailbox in our 8:30AM to 4:30 PM office and to mail copies to out-ot-town attorneys and pro se Office Hours: Friday: 8:30 AM to litigants within two days of entry. We do not require a 4:00 PM self-addressed stamped envelope.

Rockingham Circuit Court Hon. Clark Andrew Ritchie* Criminal terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., Apr., Jul., & Oct.Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. Bruce D. Albertson Motion Day, 1st Mon. and 3rd Wed. after 1st Mon. each month80 Court Square Hon. Thomas J. Wilson IV Misdemeanor appeals days, 2nd Mon. each month.Courthouse Hon. Kevin C. Black Grand Juries, 3rd Monday each month.Harrisonburg, VA 22802 Hon. William W. Eldridge IV Praecipe must be filed not less than 7 days preceding Motion Day nor

Hon. Alexander R. Iden more than 30 days.Hon. Brian M. Madden Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Hon. William W. Sharp Commissioners in Chancery are utilized. Local Rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.Chaz W. Haywood, Clerk540/564-3111Fax - 540/564-31278:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Russell Circuit Court Hon. Michael Lee Moore Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Feb., May, Aug., & Nov.Twenty-ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Brian K. Patton* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.P. O. Box 435 Hon. Jack S. Hurley Jr. All cases set on Term Day.53 East Main Street Hon. Patrick R. Johnson Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Lebanon, VA 24266 Hon. Richard C. Patterson

Ann Sword McReynolds, Clerk276/889-8023Fax - 276/889-80038:30AM - 4:30PM



Salem Circuit Court Hon. David B. Carson* Terms begin, 3rd Friday, Feb., May, July, Sept.; 2nd Fri., Dec.Twenty-third Judicial Circuit Hon. John Christopher Clemens Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.2 East Calhoun Street Hon. Charles N. Dorsey Civil cases set by praecipe received by clerk 7 days preceding docket Salem, VA 24153 Hon. James R. Swanson call.

Hon. Onzlee Ware Criminal cases set on Term day. Court convenes 8:30 a.m.Chance Crawford, Clerk Commissioners in Chancery are utilized on petition of counsel.540/375-3067Fax - 540/375-40398:30AM - 4:30PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Scott Circuit Court Hon. John C. Kilgore* Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., May, Aug., Nov.Thirtieth Judicial Circuit Hon. Ronald Kelley Elkins Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.202 West Jackson Street, Suite 102 Hon. Jeffrey Hamilton Criminal cases set on Term Day, cases set by agreement of counsel Gate City, VA 24251 Hon. Tammy S. McElyea and consent of court between docket calls.

Civil cases set by praecipe filed with court.Mark A. (Bo) Taylor, Clerk Court convenes 9:00 a.m.276/386-3801Fax - 276/386-24308:30AM - 4:55PM

Shenandoah Circuit Court Hon. Kevin C. Black Terms begin, Wednesday after 2nd Monday, Jan., Apr., July, & Oct.Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. Clark Andrew Ritchie* Motions Day, Second Thurs. of the month, 8:30 a.m.P. O. Box 406 Hon. Bruce D. Albertson Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and on additional days as needed.112 South Main Street Hon. William W. Eldridge IV Misdemeanor appeals days, Wed. after 1st Mon., Feb., Apr., June, Woodstock, VA 22664 Hon. Alexander R. Iden Aug., Oct., & Dec.

Hon. Brian M. Madden Praecipe must be filed 7 days preceding Motion Day.Hon. William W. Sharp Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Hon. Thomas J. Wilson IV Commissioners in Chancery are utilized only in certain cases. Local Rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.Sarona S. Irvin, Clerk Instructions must be submitted prior to trial.540/459-6150Fax - 540/459-61559:00AM - 5:00PM



Smyth Circuit Court Hon. Deanis L. Simmons* For civil cases, instead of a "docket call", the Court now employs Twenty-eighth Judicial Circuit Hon. Sage B. Johnson the praecipe system to be called on the opening day of the term as 109 West Main Street, Suite 1081 Hon. Charles Randall Lowe set forth in Rule 1:15 of the Supreme Court of Virginia.Marion, VA 24354 Hon. Fredrick A. Rowlett Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, March, June, September, and 2nd Tuesday in http://www.smythcounty.org/cle December.rk.htm John H. Graham, Clerk Grand Juries are empaneled on the 1st day of each term.

276/782-4044 Criminal cases are set by the Judicial Assistant.Fax - 276/782-4045 Court convenes 9:00 a.m.9:00AM - 5:00PM Commissioners in Chancery may be utilized at the discretion of the

Court.Final orders are sent via email when an email address is known for attorneys. The Court recommends that attorneys provide an email address when documents are filed.

Southampton Circuit Court Hon. Carl Edward Eason Jr.* Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. Lawson Wayne Farmer Motion Day, every Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., in SuffolkP. O. Box 190 Hon. Matthew A. Glassman Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.22350 Main Street Hon. Robert H. Sandwich Jr. Civil cases set by civil court administrator.Courtland, VA 23837 Court convenes 9:30 a.m.

Richard L. Francis, Clerk Commissioners in Chancery are utilized for divorce annulments and 757/653-2200 depositions.Fax - 757/653-2547 Instructions must be submitted 7 days prior to trial.8:30AM - 5:00PM Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4. E-Mail: [email protected]

Spotsylvania Circuit Court Hon. William E. Glover Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Ricardo Rigual Criminal Term/Grand Jury, 3rd Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m.P. O. Box 96 Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* Misdemeanor appeals are heard on the 3rd Friday of each month; 4th 9107 Judicial Center Lane Hon. John Overton Harris Friday, if 3rd Friday is a holidaySpotsylvania, VA 22553-0096 Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt Probation violation trials are heard on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of

Hon. Patricia Kelly each monthHon. Michael E. Levy Civil Term, 3rd Monday of Jan., April, July, and Oct. at 9:00 a.m.

Combined Chambers Address: Hon. Roy Michael McKenney Appearance is required at Term. Mature cases may be set by praecipe. Hon. James Bruce Strickland Praecipe must be filed ten (10) business days prior to Term.

9107 Judicial Center Lane, Hon. Gordon F. Willis Notice of criminal motions must be received in the Clerk's office by Spotsylvania, VA 22553-2627 Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.Inclement Weather/Emergency Depositions/affidavits are routinely accepted in uncontested divorce Closing Number: Christalyn M. Jett, Clerk cases. Ore tenus hearings may be set by praecipe on Civil Term day. 540-507-7498; Enter Mailbox 540/507-7600 (Referral to Alternative Dispute Resolution may be required.)3960# Phone: Judge Rigual (Courtroom 1): Pendente lite motions are heard the 2nd Thursday of each month and General E-mail Address: 540-507-7623 are set only through chambers. Pendente lite motions are limited to [email protected] Phone: Judge Glover (Courtroom 2): 30 minutes. Referral to parent education seminars required in all

540-507-7624 contested custody, visitation or support cases pursuant to § 20-103.Fax - Judge Rigual (Courtroom 1): Commissioners in chancery are utilized in accordance with § 8.01-607 540-582-7973 and Rule 3:23, in appropriate cases.



Spotsylvania Circuit Court - Continued Fax - Judge Glover (Courtroom 2): Judicial Settlement Conferences are utilized in civil cases and 540-507-4056 divorces. Please see the Supreme Court of Virginia's website at: 8:00AM - 4:00PM http://www.vacourts.gov/courts/scv/home.html for all forms and

procedures.Motion days are the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month for Courtroom #2 and the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month for Courtroom #1 at 9:00 a.m. Original motions should be filed with the Clerk's office seven (7) days in advance of hearing; courtesy copies of notice and motion should be faxed to chambers. Time estimates should be shown on all notices. Motions exceeding 30 minutes must be scheduled through chambers.If any term/motion day is a holiday, pursuant to § 2.2-3300, term/motion day will be held the following day.Initial civil complaints are not accepted through e-mail. All other pleadings after the initial complaints can be emailed to the Clerk's Office through [email protected]. If you email your pleadings, please do not mail them as well.

Stafford Circuit Court Hon. Michael E. Levy Court convenes at 9:00 a.m; jury trials convene at 9:00 a.m.Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. James Bruce Strickland Criminal Term/Grand Jury, First Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m.P. O. Box 69 Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis Civil Term, First Monday of Jan., April, July and Oct. at 11:00 a.m. 1300 Courthouse Road Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* Mature cases set by praecipe only. Appearance required for Term Day.Stafford, VA 22555 Hon. William E. Glover Motion Days, 1st and 3rd Mondays, Criminal motions at 9:00 a.m., Judge Levy (Courtroom One) Hon. John Overton Harris Civil 11:00 a.m - All civil motions must be set through chambers. Phone: 540/658-4840, option 1 Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt Originals of Motions should be filed with the Clerk seven days in Judge Willis (Courtroom Two) Hon. Patricia Kelly advance; advance courtesy copies of motions should be faxed to Phone: 540/658-4840, option 3 Hon. Roy Michael McKenney chambers. If necessary, alternative motion dates may be obtained Judge Strickland (Courtroom Hon. Ricardo Rigual through chambers. Motions over 20 minutes must be scheduled through Three) Phone: 540/658-4840, Hon. Gordon F. Willis chambers.option 2 If any Monday is a State holiday, pursuant to § 2.2-3300, Combined Chambers Address: Kathy M. Sterne, Clerk Term/Motions will be held the following day.P.O. Box 895, Stafford, VA 540/658-8750 Commissioners in Chancery utilized in accordance with § 8.01-607 et 22555-0895 Fax - 540/658-4653 seq. and Rule 3.23.Financial payments not Fax - Judge's Fax: 540/658-4625 Depositions are routinely accepted in uncontested divorce cases. Ore accepted after 4pm (unless 8:00AM - 4:00PM tenus hearings may be set by praecipe on Civil Term Day. Appearance accessing the online payment required.system) Judicial Settlement Conferences are utilized in civil cases &

divorces.Hearing dates for motions to suppress must be coordinated through chambers.Notices for hearings must contain time estimates for argument.Stafford Circuit court mails (regular mail) Certified copies back as soon as possible to the parties of the case. Return envelopes moves them a little faster and we have a pick-up box here in the office for attorneys who are here daily.



Staunton Circuit Court Hon. Anne M. Reed Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., April, July, & Oct.Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Chapman Goodwin* Motion Day, 2nd Tuesday, monthly, 9:00 a.m.113 East Beverley Street Hon. Joel R. Branscom Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.2nd Floor Hon. Paul A. Dryer Civil cases set by praecipe submitted not more than 28, or less than Staunton, VA 24401 Hon. Christopher B. Russell 7 days preceding Motion Day. Cases set by agreement of counsel and

Hon. Edward K. Stein consent of court between Motion Days. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in some matters.

Clerk's Office - Third Floor Staci N. Falls, Clerk540/332-3874Judges' Chambers: 540/332-3870Fax - 540/332-3970Fax - Judges' Chambers Fax: 540/332-38738:30AM - 5:00PM

Suffolk Circuit Court Hon. Carl Edward Eason Jr.* Terms begin, 4th Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept. & Nov.Fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. Lawson Wayne Farmer Motion Day, every Tuesday, 9:00 a.m.P. O. Box 1604 Hon. Matthew A. Glassman Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and 4th Wed in Feb., April, June, Aug., Mills E. Godwin, Jr. Courts Bldg. Hon. Robert H. Sandwich Jr. & Oct.; 2nd Wed. in Dec.150 North Main Street Civil cases set by civil court administrator.Suffolk, VA 23439-1604 W. R. Carter Jr., Clerk Court convenes 9:30 a.m.www.suffolkva.us/919/Clerk-of- 757/514-7800 Commissions in Chancery are utilized in divorce, annulments, and the-Circuit-Court Fax - 757/514-7103 depositions.

8:30AM - 5:00PM Instructions must be submitted prior to trial.Registers close at 4:30 p.m. Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.No monetary transactions handled after 4:30 p.m. Freedom of Information Act - Important Information In accordance Passport applications processed with Virginia Code §s 2.2-3704.1 and 2.2-3704.2, the following by appointment only. information is provided - Suffolk Circuit Court Clerk's Office FOIA Marriage License applications Officer: W. Randolph Carter, Jr., Clerk, Telephone contact (757) processed 8:30AM - 3:30PM. 514-7800. All FOIA requests should be made via email at : [email protected]. Note: Please review entire Chapter E-Mail: 37 of Title 2.2 of the Code of Virginia for exclusions related to [email protected] records maintained by the Clerk of Circuit Court.

Surry Circuit Court Hon. William Allan Sharrett Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Edward Tomko III* Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.28 Colonial Trail, East Hon. Carson E. Saunders Jr. Cases set on Term Day.Surry, VA 23883 Civil cases set by praecipe submitted through Wednesday preceding Mailing Address: P.O. Box Gail P. Clayton, Clerk docket call.203, Surry, VA 23883 757/294-3161 Court for Term Day begins at 10:00 a.m.

Fax - 757/294-0471 Criminal Court is held the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m.9:00AM - 5:00PM Commissioners in Chancery are utilized to take evidence in partition suits; injunctions; interrogatories.E-Mail: Instructions must be submitted 7 days prior to [email protected] Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.



Sussex Circuit Court Hon. William Allan Sharrett Terms begin, 2nd Tuesday, Jan., Mar., July, Sept., & Nov.Sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Edward Tomko III* The May term is usually scheduled to begin at an alternate date, due P. O. Box 1337 Hon. Carson E. Saunders Jr. to a mandated judicial conference the 2nd week in May.15088 Courthouse Road Civil cases set by praecipe submitted through Wednesday preceding Route 735 Gary M. Williams, Clerk docket call. An attorney must appear at docket call, unless Sussex, VA 23884 434/246-1012 arrangements have been made through the court administrator, Ms.

434/246-5511 Ext. 1012 Susan Chappell at 804-733-2623.Fax - 434/246-2203 Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.9:00AM - 5:00PM All Cases set on Term Day.

Court convenes 9:00 a.m. (except first day of term which is 10:00 a.m.)Commissioners are utilized in partition matters, interrogatories and drawing of juries.Instructions must be submitted 5 days prior to trial.Local Rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.The Sussex Circuit Court will forward final orders by regular mail, or by hand on the day of entry, certified copies of the final order to counsel or pro se parties once we receive the judge's signature. There is not a significant time lapse once the order has been entered, unless there is an untimely delay in receiving it by mail.

Tazewell Circuit Court Hon. Brian K. Patton* Terms begin, 2nd Tuesday, Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., & Nov.Twenty-ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Jack S. Hurley Jr. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.135 Court Street, Suite 202 Hon. Patrick R. Johnson Court convenes 9:00 a.m. unless presiding Judge shall designate some Circuit Court Clerk's office Hon. Michael Lee Moore other hour.Tazewell, VA 24651 Hon. Richard C. Patterson Commissioners in Chancery utilized in land title cases only.E-recording accepted through Misdemeanor appeal day begins the day following Term Day.Simplifile and CSC. Tammy B. Allison, Clerk Normal procedure dictates that Final Orders are certified and mailed

276/385-1222 to the attorney(s) of record, or mailed to the individual(s), if pro Fax - 276/988-7501 se. For local attorneys, we utilize the "mailbox" in our office, and 8:00AM - 4:30PM certified Final Orders are placed in the designed slots for pick up. In criminal, one copy each Order is distributed to the Commonwealth E-Mail: and to the attorney of record; in civil, two copies are provided to [email protected] the attorney(s) (one for the attorney file, one for their client), or

one copy to the individual, if pro se.

Virginia Beach Circuit Court Hon. Leslie L. Lilley* Court convenes: 9:30 a.m.Second Judicial Circuit Hon. Steven C. Frucci Arraignments: Mon. - Fri., 9:30 a.m.2425 Nimmo Parkway Hon. James Clayton Lewis Term Begins: 1st Mon. of each month. If Term Day is a holiday, then Building 10 & 10B, 3rd Floor Hon. Stephen C. Mahan it will be the next day.Virginia Beach, VA 23456-9017 Hon. Anne Bonwill Shockley Grand Juries: 1st & 3rd Mon., each month. If it is a holiday, then

Hon. Kevin M. Duffan it will be the next day.Hon. William Revell Lewis III Criminal Term Day: Cases set with Commonwealth Attorney with defense counsel.Tina E. Sinnen, Clerk Civil Term Day: Cases are set through docket call or by agreement 757/385-4181 outside of docket all. Trial date for civil appeal cases from the 757/385-4182 - Assumed Business J&DR District Court set by Clerk's Office. Divorce cases heard by



Virginia Beach Circuit Court - Continu Names Commissioners and Court.757/385-4186, 757/385-4188 - Civil Divorce and civil case procedure manuals available online.Division Motions Day: Fri., 9:30 a.m. Daily duty judge docket.757/385-4187 - Criminal Division Commissioners in chancery are utilized for certain matters.757/385-4819- Financing Additional information can be found online at www.vbgov.com/courts.Statements/UCC In the Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk's Office, copy fees are 757/385-8822, 757/385-4182 - $0.50 per sheet of paper and $2.00 per certification of order. A self Hunting & Fishing Lic addressed stamped envelope is required for return of requested 757/385-4819 - Judgment Records document. One complimentary certified copy of a final divorce decree 757/385-8821 - Land Records is provided to the complainant or their counsel.757/385-8827 - Marriage License Recorded Info Line757/385-8822, 757/385-8926 - Marriage License Div757/385-8821- Military Discharge (DD-214)757/385-8831 - Probate/Wills Division8:30AM - 4:00PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Warren Circuit Court Hon. William W. Sharp Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., Apr., July, & Oct.Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. Clark Andrew Ritchie* Civil Motion Day, 3rd Wednesday of each month.1 East Main Street Hon. Bruce D. Albertson Misdemeanor appeals days, 4th Friday of each month.Front Royal, VA 22630 Hon. Kevin C. Black Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and other days as needed.

Hon. William W. Eldridge IV Praecipe must be filed 7 days preceding Motion Day.Hon. Alexander R. Iden Court convenes 9:00 a.m.Hon. Brian M. Madden Commissioners in Chancery are utilized only in certain cases.Hon. Thomas J. Wilson IV Pretrial conference required in most civil cases. Local Rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.Angela M. Moore, Clerk540/635-2435Fax - 540/636-32749:00AM - 5:00PM

Washington Circuit Court Hon. Charles Randall Lowe Docket calls will no longer be used. The Court will proceed with the Twenty-eighth Judicial Circuit Hon. Deanis L. Simmons* Praecipe System to be called on the opening day of the term as set Courthouse Hon. Sage B. Johnson forth in Rule 1:15 of the Supreme Court of Virginia.189 East Main Street Hon. Fredrick A. Rowlett Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, Jan., Apr., July, & Oct.Abingdon, VA 24210 Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.

Tricia S. Moore, Clerk All cases set on Term Day or through contact with the Judge's office.276/676-6224 Court convenes 9:00 a.m.276/676-6226 Commissioners in Chancery are used only to review accountings of Fax - 276/676-6218 Special Commissioners.8:00AM - 5:00PM



Waynesboro Circuit Court Hon. Paul A. Dryer Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, Sept., & Nov.Twenty-fifth Judicial Circuit Hon. William Chapman Goodwin* Motion Day, 1st Wednesday each month, 9:00 a.m.250 South Wayne Avenue, Suite 202 Hon. Joel R. Branscom Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and 2nd Monday in July.P. O. Box 910 Hon. Anne M. Reed Criminal cases set on Term Day.Waynesboro, VA 22980 Hon. Christopher B. Russell Civil cases set by praecipe submitted by noon 7 days prior to Motion Mailing address: P.O. Box Hon. Edward K. Stein Day.910, Waynesboro, VA Misdemeanor cases heard on 3rd Wednesday in each Term and in July.22980-0910 Nicole A. Briggs, Clerk Court convenes 9:00 a.m.

540/942-6616 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general civil causes; Fax - 540/942-6774 usually not divorce.8:30AM - 5:00PM E-Mail: [email protected]

Westmoreland Circuit Court Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt All court convenes at 9:00 criminal and civil.Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Hon. Sarah L. Deneke* Criminal cases are set by agreement with Commonwealth's Attorney at 175 Polk Street Hon. William E. Glover preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the P. O. Box 307 Hon. John Overton Harris Court.Courthouse Hon. Patricia Kelly Terms are the 4th Friday of January, April, July and October.Montross, VA 22520-0307 Hon. Michael E. Levy In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and

Hon. Roy Michael McKenney opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.Hon. Ricardo Rigual Civil cases are set by the Clerk's Office.Hon. James Bruce StricklandHon. Gordon F. WillisHon. Victoria A. B. Willis Anne B. Garner, Clerk804/493-0108Fax - 804/493-03939:00AM - 5:00PM

Williamsburg/James City County Hon. Richard H. Rizk* Terms begin, 3rd Wednesday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.Circuit Court Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.Ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw Civil trials are set by praecipe submitted seven days preceding Term 5201 Monticello Avenue Hon. Holly B. Smith Day. Setting of trials without appearance at docket call will be at Suite Six the Judge's discretion. (Judge's administrator handles all scheduling Williamsburg, VA 23188-8218 Mona A. Foley, Clerk of civil cases.)Judge's address: 5201 757/564-2242 Grand Juries at 9:00 a.m.Monticello Avenue, Suite One, Criminal Department: 757-564-2350 Criminal docket calls at 9:00 a.m.Williamsburg, VA 23188-8218 Criminal Department: 757-564-2353 Civil docket calls at 11:00 a.m.

Fines/Costs/Restitution: Instructions must be submitted prior to trial.757-564-2351 Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.Fines/Costs/Restitution: Should term day fall on a legal holiday as set forth in § 2.2-3300, 757-564-2353 Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the term day will be Concealed Handgun Permits: rescheduled.757-564-2361 Faxes from attorneys and litigants will NOT be accepted for any civil



Williamsburg/James City County - Conti Jury Administrator: 757-564-2360 and criminal cases.Marriage License: 757-564-2361 The criminal division emails the final court orders to the attorneys Civil Judgments: 757-564-2351 upon request. We also have quite a few attorneys that use the OCRA Criminal Judgements: 757-564-2351 system to obtain their own copies. We strongly encourage attorneys to Expungements: 757-564-2352 provide a self-addressed, stamped envelope for return of their Name changes: 757/564-2354 certified orders.Divorces/adoptions: 757-564-2354Law suits/ministers: 757-564-2352Recording Department: 757-564-2355Recording Department: 757-564-2349Probate: 757/564-23798:30AM - 4:00PMRecordation cut off time: 4:00PM

Winchester Circuit Court Hon. William W. Eldridge IV Term begins the 3rd Tuesday in January, April, July, and October Twenty-sixth Judicial Circuit Hon. Alexander R. Iden unless changed by Court order. Grand Jury meets every month on the The Judicial Center Hon. Brian M. Madden 3rd Tuesday of each month unless changed by Court order. Check our 5 North Kent Street Hon. Clark Andrew Ritchie* website for Court calendar and changes to the calendar.Winchester, VA 22601 Hon. Bruce D. Albertson Civil Motions Day is on the fourth Monday of each month. Check Court

Hon. Kevin C. Black calendar on our website for changes. To have matter placed on Civil Hon. William W. Sharp Motions Day docket, a praecipe must be filed not less than 7 days Hon. Thomas J. Wilson IV preceding the Motion Day. Misdemeanor Appeals Day is the Friday after Civil Motions Day, Check William D. Gardner, Clerk Court calendar on our website for changes.540/667-5770 Court has a Probation day each month. Check Court calendar on our Fax - 540/667-6638 website for Probation Day,9:00AM - 5:00PM Court convenes at 9:00 AM.

Local Rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4.NOTE: CHECK OUR WEBSITE FOR COURT CALENDAR AND ANY UPDATES OR CHANGES TO THE CALENDAR. www.winfredclerk.com

Wise/Norton Circuit Court Hon. John C. Kilgore* Terms begin, 1st Tues. after 3rd Mon. in Jan.; 3rd Monday, Apr., Thirtieth Judicial Circuit Hon. Ronald Kelley Elkins July, Oct.P. O. Box 1248 Hon. Jeffrey Hamilton Grand Juries, 1st day of Term, recalled once during the term.206 East Main Street Hon. Tammy S. McElyea Civil cases set by praecipe; criminal cases set in conference two Wise, VA 24293-1248 weeks prior to beginning of Term.

J. Jack Kennedy Jr., Clerk Court convenes 9:00 a.m.276/328-6111 Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes,

homepage: www.courtbar.org Fax - No faxes accepted (only PDF) except divorce.8:30AM - 4:00PM Local rules adopted pursuant to § 8.01-4. E-Mail: [email protected]



Wythe Circuit Court Hon. Josiah T. Showalter Jr. Terms begin 3rd Monday, Jan., April, July & Oct.Twenty-seventh Judicial Circuit Hon. Bradley W. Finch* Grand Juries 1st day of Term.Circuit Court Building Hon. Kenneth M. Fleenor Jr. Civil cases set on 1st Tues., Jan., April, July & Oct. or by 225 S. Fourth Street Hon. Brett L. Geisler contacting Judge's legal assistant (276) 223-6113.Room 105 Hon. Hugh Lee Harrell Criminal cases pre-set with Commonwealth's Attorney's Office.Wytheville, VA 24382 Hon. Robert M. D. Turk Court convenes 9:30 a.m.

Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in some cases.Jeremiah E. Musser, Clerk Misdemeanor appeals day, 4th Wed. at 9:00 a.m. of each month.276/223-6050Fax - 276/223-60578:30AM - 5:00PM

York County/Poquoson Circuit Court Hon. Richard H. Rizk* Terms begin, 3rd Tuesday, Jan., March, July, Sept., & Nov. 2018 May Ninth Judicial Circuit Hon. Benjamin Elliott Bondurant Term is May 22, 2018.P. O. Box 371 Hon. Jeffrey W. Shaw Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.300 Ballard Street Hon. Holly B. Smith Grand Juries will meet at 9:00 a.m.Yorktown, VA 23690-0371 Criminal trials set on Term Day.Recordation cutoff time is Kristen N Nelson, Clerk Civil trials set by telephone conference with Judicial Assistant 3:45 p.m. 757/890-3350 757/890-3367 after praecipe is filed.

Fax - 757/890-3364 Equitable distribution cases heard ore tenus.8:00AM - 4:00PM Criminal docket calls will be held at 9:00 a.m.

Commissioners in Chancery are not utilized.Should a term day fall on a legal holiday as set forth in § 2.1-21, Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, the term day will be on the following Tuesday.



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