Waynesboro Circuit Court

25th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

Judges

• Hon. Paul A. Dryer, Presiding Judge
• Hon. Joel R. Branscom, Chief Judge
• Hon. Anne F Reed
• Hon. Christopher B. Russell
• Hon. Shannon T. Sherrill
• Hon. Edward K. Stein
• Hon. Sean Calvin Workowski

Terms of Court and General Information

• Terms begin, 2nd Monday, Jan., March, May, Sept., & Nov.
• Motion Day, 1st Wednesday each month, 9:00 a.m.
• Grand Juries, 1st day of Term and 2nd Monday in July.
• Criminal cases set on Term Day.
• Civil cases set by praecipe submitted by noon 7 days prior to Motion Day.
• Misdemeanor cases heard on 1st Wednesday in each Term and in July.
• Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general civil causes; usually not divorce.
• Two-way electronic video and audio communication will be utilized for defendants in custody unless otherwise requested in writing.