Chesterfield County Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Chesterfield County Circuit Court, Virginia

Official local rules (court website)

For Chesterfield County Circuit 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.

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Courtesy Copies

Chambers Copy

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for RequestNumber of Previous Requests

Communication

Court-wide

Phone

Chambers

804-748-1333

Scheduling

Phone

Clerk

804-717-6517

Phone

Clerk

804-748-1241

Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday

Email

Chambers

Scheduling

Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
When the Clerk is to invest funds for the benefit of a minor, the court order should specifically direct the Clerk to invest such funds pursuant to Code of Virginia § 8.01-600.

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Filing Fees and Waivers

Court-level rules
Include a self-addressed, stamped envelope with a mailed payment if a receipt is requested.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
Attorneys should contact the assigned Judge’s Judicial Assistant by phone or email to set a civil trial, with email preferred.

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Electronic Filing Rules

Court-level rules
The Electronic Voucher Payment System is for attorneys and court reporters to file electronic DC-40 forms.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
A marriage license is valid for 60 days from issuance.

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Document Format Requirements

Court-level rules
A device accessing ClickShare in the courtroom must have HDMI connectivity or the ClickShare app installed.

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Court-level rules
The Court may grant a criminal continuance in its discretion upon a showing of good cause.

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

Court-level rules
After setting the trial date, the moving party must send opposing counsel or the opposing party a notice stating the trial date or dates and time, with a copy to the Court.

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Court-level rules
Courtesy copies may be delivered to Judges’ Chambers if clearly marked, but they do not replace filing with the Clerk’s Office and are not considered filed.