Patrick General District Court

21st Judicial District of Virginia

General District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk Ms Amanda Scearce Nester Phone/Fax Phone: (276) 694-7258 Fax: (276) 694-5614

Clerk's Office Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Address P. O. Box 149 106 Rucker Street Administration Bldg. Room 318 Stuart, VA 24171-0149

Judges

• Hon. Joan Ziglar, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
• Hon. Stephanie B. Vipperman

Court Schedule

Arraignments
   Tues., 8:45 a.m.
Traffic Infractions & Class 3 & 4 Misdemeanors
   Tues., 9:30 a.m.
Scheduled Traffic & Criminal Cases
   Tues., 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Civil
   One Tuesday afternoon each month.
   Please contact the Court before scheduling to verify dates.
Small Claims
   One Tuesday afternoon each month.
   Please contact the Court before scheduling to verify dates.

Continuance Policy

First continuance on criminal or traffic granted by Clerk if agreeable to all parties; all other continuances granted by Judge.