Accomack General District Court
2A Judicial District of Virginia
General District Courts Informational Pamphlet
ClerkMs Francina Violet Chisum Phone/FaxPhone: (757) 787-0923 Fax: 757-787-5619 (fax) |
Clerk's Office Hours8:30 AM - 4:30 PM AddressP. O. Box 276 23371 Front Street Accomack, VA 23301 |
Judges
- Hon. Gordon S. Vincent, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
Court Schedule
Monday - Criminal Cases 9:00 a.m., Misdemeanors - Police cases, shoplifting, bad checks 10:00 a.m., Misdemeanors - Citizen complaints 1:30 p.m., Preliminary Hearings & Bond Hearings Monday - Civil Cases 11:00 a.m., Contested Cases Wednesday - Traffic Cases 9:00 a.m., State Police 10:00 a.m., Sheriff's Deputies 11:00 a.m., State Police, Parksley (1st) & Bloxom (2nd), Hallwood (3rd) 1:30 p.m., Arraignments 2:00 p.m., Onley (1st & 4th), Onancock, (1st & 2nd), Chincoteague (2nd & 4th) 2:00 p.m., Marine Police, Game Wardens (1st & 2nd) 2:00 p.m., Miscellaneous cases scheduled by Judge (3rd & 5th) Friday - Civil Cases 9:00 a.m., Designated Attorneys and Creditors (1st) 9:00 a .m., Unlawful Detainers (1st, 2nd & 4th) 9:30 a.m., Small Claims (2nd & 4th) 10:00 a.m., Designated Attorneys (1st). 10:00 a.m., First Return Dates (2nd & 4th) 11:00 a.m., Contested Cases (1st, 2nd & 4th) 1:30 p.m., Contested Cases (1st, 2nd & 4th) **Bond hearings are scheduled between dockets and after Preliminary Hearings.** **Attorneys should contact the Clerk and the Commonwealth's Attorney to arrange a time.**
Continuance Policy
Traffic cases: A first continuance may be granted by the clerk, but only to the police officer's next scheduled court date. Subsequent continuances by Judge only. Criminal cases: Contact the clerk and the Commonwealth's Attorney (if involved). Judge's approval may be required. Civil cases: Contact the clerk and the opposing party or attorney. Before the first return date, the clerk may continue cases when process has not yet been served, and after service, with the agreement of all parties. Subsequent continuances by Judge only. Continuances of scheduled contested cases by Judge only, for good cause.