Loudoun Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

A motion to continue in a civil case requires at least seven days' advance written notice to the Court and opposing party, subject to exceptions stated in the rules or by statute.

Civil motions (including motions to continue) require at least seven (7) days advance written notice to both the Court and the opposing party, unless otherwise stated herein or by statute.

CRITICAL

Continuances require 24 hours’ notice and must be granted by a judge in accordance with Local Rules and Procedures.

24 HOUR NOTICE REQUIRED - All continuances must be granted by Judge in accordance with Local Rules and Procedures.

WARNING

A civil motion to continue may be filed as an emergency only if a bona fide emergency exists and the moving party cannot meet the otherwise applicable notice requirements.

Motions to Continue for a civil matter may be filed as an emergency if a bona fide emergency exists AND the moving party is unable to adhere to the notice requirements otherwise stated in these rules.

WARNINGCriminal cases

A defendant may request additional time to pay directly from the judge at sentencing, and the judge considers the defendant’s financial circumstances when setting the time allowed.

Defendants requesting additional time to pay his/her court costs/fines/restitution may make a request directly to the judge at the time of his/her sentencing. The judge will consider the defendant's financial circumstances and grant an appropriate amount of time for the defendant to pay.