Eastern District of Virginia Filing Rules
25 individual rules extracted from judicial documents in EDVA
These rules are extracted from individual judges' practices, standing orders, and policies published by the Eastern District of Virginia. They supplement the court's local rules and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Requirements vary significantly between judges in the same district, so always verify the specific rules for your assigned judge.
- Judge David J. Novak
In Social Security appeals, counsel must first address relevant Fourth Circuit authority and must state when none exists before citing sister-circuit law.
- Judge Leonie M. Brinkema
Probation Office must prepare and file sealed recalculation worksheets for eligible defendants.
- Judge Rebecca Beach Smith
Court registry deposits require a signed court order from the presiding judge.
- Judge Summer L. Speight
Local Rule 7(E) does not apply; parties need not file a hearing request or waiver, and the Court will determine if a hearing is necessary after reviewing briefs.
- Judge M. Hannah Lauck
Local Rule 7(E) does not apply; no hearing required unless Court determines necessary.
- Judge Summer L. Speight
Local Rule 7(E) does not apply; hearings scheduled only if necessary after brief review.
- Judge Roderick C. Young
Rule 7(E) does not apply; motions will not be deemed withdrawn for lack of hearing request or waiver, and the Court will decide whether to schedule a hearing after reviewing briefs.