Chesterfield General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.
CRITICAL
For trials less than three weeks away, a continuance is granted only by motion and order.
Trials less than 3 weeks away, continuances are granted by motion and order only.
WARNING
For trials more than three weeks away, contact the Clerk’s Office to request a continuance.
Trials more than 3 weeks away, please contact Clerk's Office for a continuance.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Chesterfield General District Court, Virginia?
A judge grants continuances.
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