Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia

Official local rules (court website)

For Norfolk Juvenile & Domestic Relations 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.

Adjournments

Court-wide

3Business Daysnotice

Proposed New Dates

Communication

Court-wide

Letter via fax

Clerk

Scheduling

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Court-level rules
Continuances are governed by Rule 8:14.

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Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
A request and order for an agreed continuance must include the specific case file number of every matter covered.

Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
A continuance request may be faxed to the Clerk's office at least three business days before the hearing.

Filing Fees and Waivers

Court-level rules
A defendant entering a payment plan after being unable to pay within 90 days is assessed a one-time $10 fee, with only one fee for multiple cases finalized at the same time.