Bedford General District Court

24th Judicial District of Virginia

General District Courts Informational Pamphlet

CLERK OF COURT

Ashley Schley

Clerk's Office Hours

8:00AM - 4:00PM

PHONE

(540) 586-7637

FAX

(540) 586-7684

ADDRESS

123 East Main Street, Suite 202
Bedford, VA 24523-2034

    • Hon. Sam D. Eggleston, III, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Randy C. Krantz, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Stephanie S. Maddox, Presiding Judge

Civil

  • Thursdays
    • 9:30 a.m. First Returns
    • 10:30 a.m. Contested
    • 1:30 p.m. Contested
  • 5th Friday
    • Contested Only

Criminal & Traffic

  • 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Mondays, Wednesdays & 1st Friday
    • 9:00 a.m. Unrepresented
    • 10:00 a.m. Represented
    • 1:30 p.m. Represented

Arraignments/Advisements

  • Thursdays
    • 8:30 a.m.
    • You will not be allowed in the courtroom if you appear late, do not be late for the advisement docket!
    • Video advisements for incarcerated defendants are scheduled by video daily on an as needed basis according to the court’s schedule and the jail’s video availability.

  • A continuance motion must be filed in writing for a continuance to be considered by the Clerk and the Judge.