Newport News Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Newport News Circuit Court, Virginia

Official local rules (court website)

For Newport News Circuit Court, Virginia filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
The organization must report in writing to the Circuit Court Clerk’s office the service location and hours performed.

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Filing Fees and Waivers

Court-level rules
Payments are as follows: $50/month with a down payment. If fines and costs owed are $500 or less, down payment is 10% of such amount owed or, if amount owed is more than $500, the down payment will be 5% of such amount or $50, whichever is greater.

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
The Order to Meet and Confer must be filed three days before each pendente lite hearing.

Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
Because May Term Day may move to the following Friday, contact the Clerk's Office for further information.