Albemarle Circuit Court
16th Judicial Circuit of Virginia
Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet
ClerkHon. Debra Shipp Phone/FaxPhone: (434) 972-4083 Phone: (434) 972-4085 Fax: (434) 293-0298 |
Clerk's Office Hours8:30 AM - 4:30 PM AddressAlbemarle County Courthouse Court Square 501 East Jefferson Street Charlottesville, VA 22902-5110 |
Judges
- Hon. Cheryl V. Higgins, Presiding Judge
- Hon. Daniel R. Bouton, Chief Judge
- Hon. Edward L. Hogshire
- Hon. Timothy K. Sanner
- Hon. Susan L. Whitlock
Terms of Court and General Information
- Criminal Terms begin, 1st Monday, Feb., Apr., June, Aug., Oct., & Dec.
- Civil Terms begin, last Thursday of each month except Nov. and Dec. which is the 3rd Thursday.
- Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
- All criminal cases set on Term Day.
- Court has adopted procedures of Rule 1:20 (a) and (e) for scheduling civil cases for trial, and either civil cases set by praecipe received through Wednesday preceding docket call on last Thursday of each month, or upon agreement of counsel with approval of court.
- Court convenes 9:30 a.m.
- Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in some contested chancery causes.