Gloucester County Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Rules

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

Official local rules (court website)

For Gloucester 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.

Communication

Court-wide

Phone

Chambers

(804) 693-1358

Scheduling

Fax

Chambers

(804) 693-1755

Scheduling

Letter via fax

Chambers

Scheduling

Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
A firearm-rights restoration petition must provide the listed identifying, criminal-history, and other information under oath.

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Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
After filing a motion, the moving party must call chambers to provide the motion type and expected hearing length and obtain available hearing dates and times.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
The Praecipe must be filed at least 10 days before Term Day.

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Court-level rules
A copy of the petition must be mailed or delivered to the attorney for the Commonwealth.

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Court-level rules
Counsel must confer with each other and pro se parties to avoid unnecessary motions and narrow issues; absent contrary binding authority, the consultation must be in person or by telephone.

Document Format Requirements

Court-level rules
A hearing will be conducted only if either party requests it in writing.

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Court-level rules
A hearing may not be removed or rescheduled unless the moving party notifies the Court.