Court Rules

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.

Page 1 | Continuance Policy — Criminal

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.

Page 1 | Continuance Policy — Civil

For traffic cases, the Clerk grants the first continuance and a Judge grants subsequent continuances.

First continuance granted by Clerk; subsequent continuances by Judge.

Page 1 | Continuance Policy — Traffic

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.

Page 1 | Court Schedule

Common questions about Charlotte General District Court, Virginia rules

How may parties contact Charlotte General District Court, Virginia?

Questions about docket changes may be directed to the clerk.

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

For traffic cases, the Clerk grants the first continuance and a Judge grants subsequent continuances.

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

Questions about docket changes may be directed to the clerk.

For traffic cases, the Clerk grants the first continuance and a Judge grants subsequent continuances.

For criminal cases, the first continuance requires the Commonwealth's Attorney's approval, and subsequent continuances require the Court's approval.

For civil cases, the Clerk grants a first continuance if all parties agree; otherwise, a Judge grants it.

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