Northampton General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements
6 rules from official source documents
Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.
CRITICAL
For traffic cases, the clerk may grant a first continuance only to the police officer’s next scheduled court date.
A first continuance may be granted by the clerk, but only to the police officer's next scheduled court date.
CRITICAL
Continuances of scheduled contested cases by Judge only, for good cause.
Continuances of scheduled contested cases by Judge only, for good cause.
CRITICAL
Subsequent traffic-case continuances may be granted only by a judge.
Subsequent continuances by Judge only.
CRITICAL
Before the first return date, the clerk may continue a civil case if process has not been served.
Before the first return date, the clerk may continue cases when process has not yet been served, and after service, with the agreement of all parties.
CRITICAL
For a criminal-case continuance, contact the clerk and the Commonwealth’s Attorney if involved.
Contact the clerk and the Commonwealth's Attorney (if involved).
WARNING
A judge’s approval may be required for a criminal-case continuance.
Judge's approval may be required.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Northampton General District Court, Virginia?
For traffic cases, the clerk may grant a first continuance only to the police officer’s next scheduled court date.
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