Prince Edward General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements

4 rules from official source documents

Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.

CRITICAL

The Clerk grants the first continuance in a civil case when both parties agree.

First Continuance granted by Clerk by agreement of both parties.

CRITICAL

A continuance in a criminal case must be agreed to by the Commonwealth's Attorney.

Must be agreed to by the Commonwealth's Attorney (434-392-1902)

WARNING

If the Commonwealth's Attorney and the defendant cannot agree on a criminal continuance, the defendant may request a hearing on the motion.

If the Commonwealth's Attorney and the defendant cannot agree on a continuance, the defendant may request a hearing on his/her motion.

WARNING

The Clerk grants the first continuance in a traffic case.

First continuance granted by Clerk.

Common questions about Prince Edward General District Court, Virginia adjournment & extension requirements

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Prince Edward General District Court, Virginia?

The Clerk grants the first continuance in a civil case when both parties agree.

View rule Official source Source: page 1, section Continuance Policy — Civil Cases

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