Hampton Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Rules

The praecipe form includes a certificate stating that a copy was mailed or hand delivered to counsel and served on any unrepresented parties.

The date and time stamped on the physical filing with the Clerk's Office controls filing timeliness.

The Court will consider a continuance motion made on the morning of trial, but court costs may be assessed at the conclusion of the case.

Defense counsel must call the Docket Coordinator to obtain a bond-hearing date.

The Commonwealth and Defense should make reasonable efforts to exchange voir dire and jury instructions before the jury status hearing.

The accused’s attorney must return all disclosed RDM originals and copies to the court within 21 days of the final order or upon termination of the representation.

Submitting a voucher online through the provided link is permitted.

Briefs should use 12-point Times New Roman font.

Unresolved motions must be set for hearing no later than 3 business days before trial, except for relevant motions in limine and speedy-trial-dismissal motions.

Copies of the GAL’s report must be delivered to Judges’ Chambers at least 10 days before the relevant hearing.

Briefs may not exceed 20 pages and must be double spaced unless the court grants leave.