Spotsylvania General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A judge grants subsequent continuances.

subsequent continuances granted by Judge.

The Clerk grants the first continuance with consent of all parties; in criminal cases, the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s consent is also required.

First continuance granted by Clerk with consent of all parties; criminal with consent of Commonwealth's Attorney;

Only a judge may grant a continuance more than 90 days from the offense date.

Continuances more than 90 days from offense date granted by Judge only.