Court Rules

Tazewell County Circuit Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements

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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.

For criminal cases, a granted continuance requires entry of an order on the docket day, and attorneys must remain at the courthouse until the order is entered.

ALL criminal cases must have a continuance order entered on the day the case is on the docket if a continuance is requested and granted. Attorneys are NOT to leave the courthouse until the case has been continued by the entry of a continuance order.

Common questions about Tazewell County Circuit Court, Virginia adjournment & extension requirements

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Tazewell County Circuit Court, Virginia?

For criminal cases, a granted continuance requires entry of an order on the docket day, and attorneys must remain at the courthouse until the order is entered.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 2, section General Provisions