Accomack General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

Continuances of scheduled contested cases by Judge only, for good cause.

Continuances of scheduled contested cases by Judge only, for good cause.

CRITICAL

Subsequent continuances in traffic cases may be granted only by a judge.

Subsequent continuances by Judge only.

CRITICAL

For criminal-case continuances, contact the clerk and, if involved, the Commonwealth’s Attorney.

Contact the clerk and the Commonwealth's Attorney (if involved).

WARNING

Before the first return date, the clerk may continue a civil case if process has not been served or, after service, if all parties agree.

Before the first return date, the clerk may continue cases when process has not yet been served, and after service, with the agreement of all parties.

WARNING

A judge’s approval may be required for criminal-case continuances.

Judge's approval may be required.

WARNING

For traffic cases, the clerk may grant a first continuance only to the police officer’s next scheduled court date.

A first continuance may be granted by the clerk, but only to the police officer's next scheduled court date.