Prince George Circuit Court

6th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

Judges

• Hon. William Edward Tomko III, Chief Judge
• Hon. Wallace W. Brittle Jr.
• Hon. Carson E. Saunders Jr.

Terms of Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 3rd Tuesday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
• All cases set on Term Day.
• Civil cases set by calling court administrator 804/733-2623.
• Civil court convenes 9:00 a.m.; criminal court convenes 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in execution of Decrees of Reference in general chancery causes, except divorce.
• Praecipe filed through Wednesday preceding Term Day.
• Instructions must be submitted 5 days prior to trial.
• Local rules adopted pursuant to Section 8.01-4.
• The policy of the Prince George Circuit Court office concerning the distribution of Civil Court (Final) Orders is that the documents are certified and are mailed to the litigant and/or their counsel in a timely manner. A self addressed/stamped envelope is preferred in order to necessitate a timely turnaround but orders will be mailed to the addressed provided. The Criminal Court (Final) Orders are forwarded by fax or mailed to counsel.