Rappahannock County Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Timing and Cure Windows

CRITICAL

The praecipe must be filed at least eight days before the Motions Day, by 12:00 noon.

not less than eight days by 12:00 noon prior to the Motions Day to which it is returnable.

CRITICAL

Praecipes must be filed in the Clerk's Office by noon eight days before the court date.

(NOTE: Praecipes must be filed in the Clerk's Office no later than 12:00 Noon eight (8) days prior to Cour t da te.

WARNING

The recordation cutoff time is 4:00 p.m.

Recordation cutoff time: 4:00 p.m.

CRITICAL

The plaintiff or complainant must file a Bill of Particulars stating the true nature of the claim or complaint within 21 days of that party’s first appearance in Circuit Court.

The Plaintiff or Complainant, shall file with the Court and copy to opposing side, a Bill of Particulars, setting forth the true nature of the claim or complaint within 21 days from the party's first appearance in Circuit Court.

CRITICAL

The motion seeking permission to use the dog must be filed no less than 30 days before the scheduled trial or hearing.

Any party seeking to have such dog present in the courtroom during a trial or hearing shall file a written Motion "no Jess than 30 days prior to the scheduled event seeking the Court's permission to have the dog present in the courtroom.

CRITICAL

If the parties cannot agree on the order’s terms within the 21-day period, the prevailing party must notice the order for entry on the next available Motion’s Day.

In the event that the parties cannot agree as to the terms of the Order within this period, the Order shall be noticed for entry by the prevailing party on the next available Motion's Day.

CRITICAL

The defendant or respondent must file the grounds of defense within 21 days of receiving the Bill of Particulars.

The Defendant or Respondent shall file the grounds of defense with the Court and copy to the opposing side within 21 days ofreceipt of the Bill of Particulars.

WARNING

A reference should not be presented until all discovery is substantially concluded.

A reference should not be presented until all discovery is substantially concluded.

WARNING

Orders should be presented for entry no later than 21 days after the Court’s ruling.

Orders should be presented to the Court for entry no later than 21 days from the date of the Court's ruling.

WARNING

District courts must transmit the case papers to the Clerk after 10 days have expired from the conviction date, but not earlier.

District courts shall forthwith transmit the papers of the case to the Clerk of the Court after the expiration of 10 days from date of conviction, but not before.