Charlotte General District Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Filing & Service rules
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
For criminal cases, the first continuance requires the Commonwealth's Attorney's approval, and subsequent continuances require the Court's approval.
First continuance granted on approval of Commonwealth's Attorney; subsequently with approval of Court.
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For civil cases, the Clerk grants a first continuance if all parties agree; otherwise, a Judge grants it.
First continuance agreeable to all parties granted by Clerk; otherwise by Judge.
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For traffic cases, the Clerk grants the first continuance and a Judge grants subsequent continuances.
First continuance granted by Clerk; subsequent continuances by Judge.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Questions about docket changes may be directed to the clerk.
Any questions about the docket changes may be directed to the clerk listed above.
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