Halifax General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.
CRITICAL
Criminal, civil, and traffic continuances may be granted by a judge or clerk only if all parties agree and good cause is shown.
Criminal, Civil, & Traffic continuances granted by Judge or clerk if agreeable to all parties and good cause shown
WARNINGCriminal cases
A defendant may request additional time beyond 90 days from trial; a one-time $10 fee is assessed and additional time is granted.
If defendant requests additional time (beyond 90 days from trial date) pursuant to Virginia Code Section §19.2-354, then a one-time $10.00 fee will be assessed to the account and additional time granted.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Halifax General District Court, Virginia?
Criminal, civil, and traffic continuances may be granted by a judge or clerk only if all parties agree and good cause is shown.
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