Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Jason D. Morgan

Judge • Roanoke County General District Court, Virginia

Communication

Court-wide
Phone

Clerk

Scheduling

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Roanoke County General District Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 8 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Adjournments

All 3
  • A continuance may be granted by a judge on motion, or by the Clerk if it is the first request.

  • To avoid immediate removal after default, the Defendant must contact the Clerk's Office in person and request in writing an extension of the payment terms.

  • A request for an extension or modification must be written and filed in the Clerk's office before the payment due date; the Clerk may grant it based on a good-faith showing of need.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone to clerk

    For the small-claims schedule, call the Clerk’s office.

  • The Defendant must promptly notify the court of any change of address.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Payment agreement

    The Clerk must provide the Defendant a signed written copy of the Payment Agreement's terms and conditions.

  • Applies to
    Exemption request

    To obtain the exemption, the Defendant must provide the Clerk sworn testimony and appropriate supporting documentation.

Filing Timing

All 1
  • Applies to
    Civil forms, protective orders, and restricted licenses

    Civil forms, protective orders, and restricted licenses must be filed by 3:30 p.m.

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