Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Jeffrey W. Shaw

Judge • Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court, Virginia

Communication

Court-wide
Phone

Clerk

(757) 564-2242
Hours: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
Phone

Chambers

757-564-2300
Scheduling

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Williamsburg/James City County Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 18 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Fees

All 8
  • The Clerk’s Office will not accept more than 50 unrolled coins per business day toward debts owed.

  • Each coin roll must be labeled with the payor’s name and case number.

  • The Clerk’s Office will accept no more than 20 coin rolls per business day.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Materials
    Must include
    ai disclosure

    A written disclosure certification must appear at the end of or be attached to materials modified using generative AI.

  • Applies to
    Certification
    Must include
    ai disclosure

    A certification disclosing generative AI use in proposed exhibits, including demonstrative exhibits, must be filed at least ten days before trial or an evidentiary hearing.

  • Applies to
    Filing
    Must include
    ai disclosure

    The AI-use disclosure states that the filer acknowledges AI use, certifies personal review and compliance with applicable duties, and limits the certification to the instant filing.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    (757) 564-2242

    The Clerk's Office is open from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM and can be reached at (757) 564-2242.

  • Contact
    Phone to chambers
    Phone
    757-564-2300

    Counsel and pro se parties do not need to file a Praecipe to set a trial date and should contact the Judge's Assistant by telephone to schedule it.

  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    Attorneys may request that the criminal division email final court orders to them.

Filing Timing

All 2
  • The certification about generative AI use in proposed exhibits must be filed at least ten days before trial or an evidentiary hearing.

  • The cutoff time for recordation is 4:00 PM.

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