Judge Tonya Henderson-Stith
Judge • Hampton Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideHampton Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 227 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 87- Applies to
- Community service application
Applicants must complete an application at the Clerk’s Office and provide proof of participation in a qualifying program when applying.
- Applies to
- Community service hours submission
Upon completion of hours, you must submit your completed hours on Company letterhead and must be signed by a supervisor. We will need contact information for said non-profit to verify your hours.
- Applies to
- Community service application
Applicants seeking approval to perform community service in lieu of fines and costs may complete and submit the information on the form.
Filing Timing
All 33For a supporting brief longer than five pages, the court may determine an alternative hearing date, notice requirement, and briefing schedule.
The Court recommends filing and serving briefs on all counsel of record sufficiently before the hearing to allow consideration of the issues.
When the supporting brief is five pages or fewer, the notice and supporting brief must be filed at least 14 days before the hearing.
Adjournments
All 24A continuance is granted for good cause shown, and the form calls for the good cause to be stated.
Failure to interview or contact a client may not be an acceptable basis for a continuance.
An extension for preparing the order may be requested and may be granted at the court’s discretion.
Communication
All 22In the event of tardiness, attorneys and parties must notify the respective
After a praecipe is filed, counsel and unrepresented parties are requested to coordinate available dates and contact the assigned Court’s Executive Assistant to set the trial date or a hearing on an exception.
To set other matters, including motions, pretrial conferences, and pendente lite hearings, contact the assigned Court’s Executive Assistant for a date.
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