Smyth Circuit Court

28th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

Judges

• Hon. Deanis L. Simmons, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Sage B. Johnson
• Hon. Fredrick A. Rowlett
• Hon. Eric R. Thiessen

Terms of Court and General Information

• For civil cases, instead of a "docket call", the Court now employs the praecipe system to be called on the opening day of the term as set forth in Rule 1:15 of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
• Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, March, June, September, and 2nd Tuesday in December.
• Grand Juries are empaneled on the 1st day of each term.
• Criminal cases are set by the Judicial Assistant.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery may be utilized at the discretion of the Court.
• Final orders are sent via email when an email address is known for attorneys. The Court recommends that attorneys provide an email address when documents are filed.