Campbell General District Court, Virginia Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Campbell General District Court, Virginia

Official local rules (court website)

For Campbell General District Court, Virginia filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for RequestAdversary Position

Communication

Court-wide

Phone

Clerk

Scheduling

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Court-level rules
The Clerk's Office grants first continuance requests in traffic and criminal cases verbally.

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Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
To dispute a civil claim, a party must appear on the return date or submit a written request for the Judge to decide.

Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
An attorney representing a defendant must contact the Clerk's Office by phone to request a continuance for scheduling.

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
Protective order petitions must be filed by 3:00 p.m.

Document Format Requirements

Court-level rules
Shorts, halter tops, tank tops, bare midriffs or stomachs, cut-offs, hats, and bedroom slippers are prohibited in court.