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Amherst General District Court, Virginia

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Documentation of community service must be on the form provided by the court. All information required on the form must be provided.

amherst · Jun 2024 · p. 1|SectionGeneral District Courts

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

The Clerk grants the first continuance; subsequent continuances are granted by a Judge.

First continuance granted by Clerk; subsequent continuances by Judge.

Page 1 | Continuance Policy

Chambers Communication Rules

Before setting civil trial dates, you must call the Clerk's Office for approved dates and times.

PRIOR TO SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATES, YOU MUST CALL CLERK'S OFFICE FOR APPROVED DATES AND TIMES

Page 1 | Civil

Common questions about Amherst General District Court, Virginia rules

What must be included with community service documentation filings in Amherst General District Court, Virginia?

Community service documentation must use the court-provided form and include all information the form requires.

View ruleSource: page 1, section General District Courts

How may parties contact Amherst General District Court, Virginia?

Before setting civil trial dates, you must call the Clerk's Office for approved dates and times.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Civil

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Amherst General District Court, Virginia?

The Clerk grants the first continuance; subsequent continuances are granted by a Judge.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Continuance Policy
Complete rules summary for Amherst General District Court, Virginia

Before setting civil trial dates, you must call the Clerk's Office for approved dates and times.

The Clerk grants the first continuance; subsequent continuances are granted by a Judge.

Community service documentation must use the court-provided form and include all information the form requires.

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