Hampton General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.
A continuance is granted by a judge upon motion.
Continuances granted by Judge on motion.
A continuance request beyond the stated 90-day period requires the personal appearance of the defendant’s attorney and/or the Commonwealth’s Attorney.
This court follows the Supreme Court guidelines to have 90% of criminal cases adjudicated or otherwise disposed within 60 days of arrest; 100% within 90 days. A request for a continuance beyond this time will require the personal appearance of the attorney for defendant and/or Commonwealth's Attorney.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Hampton General District Court, Virginia?
A continuance is granted by a judge upon motion.
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