Virginia's Judicial System


Rockingham Circuit Court

26th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk


Hon. Chaz W. Haywood
email: clerkchaz@rockinghamcountyva.gov

Phone/Fax


Phone: (540) 564-3111
Fax: (540) 564-3127

Clerk's Office Hours


8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Address


80 Court Square
Courthouse
Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Judges

  • Hon. Bruce D. Albertson, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Clark Andrew Ritchie, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Kevin C. Black, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Andrew S. Baugher
  • Hon. Christopher E. Collins
  • Hon. William W. Eldridge IV
  • Hon. Daryl L. Funk
  • Hon. Alexander R. Iden

Terms of Court and General Information

  • Criminal terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., Apr., Jul., & Oct.
  • Motion Day, 1st Mon. and 3rd Wed. after 1st Mon. each month.
  • Misdemeanor appeals days, 2nd Mon. each month.
  • Grand Juries, 3rd Monday each month.
  • Praecipe must be filed not less than 7 days preceding Motion Day nor more than 30 days.
  • Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
  • Commissioners in Chancery are utilized.
  • Local Rules adopted pursuant to Section 8.01-4.