Henry General District Court

21st Judicial District of Virginia

General District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk Ms Amber Dawn Martin Phone/Fax Phone: (276) 634-4815 Fax: (276) 634-4825

Clerk's Office Hours 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Address 3160 Kings Mountain Road Suite A Martinsville, VA 24112-3965

Judges

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

Court Schedule

Arraignments
   Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri., 8:15 a.m.
Traffic/Criminal
   Mon., Thurs. & Fri., 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Civil
   Wednesdays
     Large Volume Plaintiffs, 9:00 a.m.
     Warrant in Debts, 9:00 a.m.
     Unlawful Detainers/Detinue, 10:30 a.m.
     Contested Cases/Trials, beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Continuance Policy

First continuance granted by Clerk. Subsequent continuances by Judge. Civil continuances by agreement between litigants. If cannot agree, Judge will hold hearing to determine if continuance granted.