Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Steven B. Novey

Judge • Chesterfield County Circuit Court, Virginia

Limits & Logistics

Court-wide

Courtesy Copies

Chambers Copy

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason for RequestNumber of Previous Requests

Communication

Court-wide
Phone

Clerk

804-717-6517
Phone

Clerk

804-748-1241
Hours: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday through Friday
Phone

Chambers

804-748-1333
Scheduling
Email

Chambers

Scheduling

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Chesterfield County Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 194 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Advance notice of an intent to claim trust funds is required.

  • Anyone claiming funds must present photo identification and a copy of their birth certificate.

  • Applies to
    Application

    Applicants must apply for a concealed handgun permit in the city or county where they reside.

Fees

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  • Fee
    10

    An address-change replacement permit costs $10.

  • Criminal court debt is due at sentencing unless the defendant enters a payment plan approved by the Court or Clerk’s Office.

  • The Circuit Court accepts cash, checks, credit cards except for expungement filings, and money orders.

Communication

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  • Judges cannot communicate outside court proceedings; administrative-process questions should be directed to the Clerk.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    804-717-6517

    After submitting a marriage license application online, applicants should call the Records Rooms for verification and next steps.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Before visiting the Clerk's Office to request authorization, email the Circuit Court Clerk

E-Filing

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  • Case-related filings cannot be submitted online, by email, or by fax; they may be sent by mail, courier, or hand delivery.

  • Applies to
    Application

    Applicants are encouraged to use Permitium, but may also apply in person or by mail; online applications incur an additional $7 processing and handling fee.

  • Applies to
    Application

    Applications may be submitted in person on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding holidays, or by mail to the stated address.

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