Court Rules

Suffolk General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.

The Clerk may continue a traffic case no more than twice; any further continuance requires the Judge’s approval.

Traffic cases may be continued no more than two times by the Clerk. Any further continuance requests must be approved by the Judge.

A continuance may be granted only on motion and for good cause.

Continuances granted by Clerk or Judge on motion for good cause only.

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

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

The Clerk may continue a traffic case no more than twice; any further continuance requires the Judge’s approval.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section Continuance Policy

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