Court Rules
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Judge Gordon F. Willis

Judge • Stafford County Circuit Court, Virginia

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Courtesy Copies

Motion

  • In Advance

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Stafford County Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 19 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Communication

All 6

  • The Clerk's Office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

  • All civil motions must be scheduled through chambers.

  • Alternative motion dates may be obtained through chambers when necessary.

Filing Requirements

All 5
  • Applies to
    Mature case setting

    Mature cases must be set by praecipe only.

  • Applies to
    Ore tenus hearing setting

    Ore tenus hearings may be set by praecipe on Civil Term Day.

  • Applies to
    Notice of hearing

    Hearing notices must include time estimates for argument.

Fees

All 3

  • Financial payments are not accepted after 4:00 PM.

  • Applies to
    Court payment

    Payments may be made by cash, personal check, money order, or Mastercard or Visa, with a 4% fee included for card payments.

  • Applies to
    Defaulted account

    An account in default after a required payment is more than ten days past due is referred for collection and assessed a 17% collection fee.

Service

All 3
  • Service
    Mail

    The court mails certified copies to the parties by regular mail as soon as possible.

  • Providing a return envelope can help the court return certified copies faster.

  • Attorneys who are at the office daily may use the office pick-up box for returned copies.

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