Westmoreland Circuit Court

15th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

Judges

• Hon. J. Overton Harris, Chief Judge
• Hon. Sarah L. Deneke
• Hon. Joseph J. Ellis
• Hon. Herbert M. Hewitt
• Hon. Patricia Kelly
• Hon. Michael E. Levy
• Hon. R. Michael McKenney
• Hon. Ricardo Rigual
• Hon. Charles S. Sharp
• Hon. Gordon F. Willis
• Hon. Victoria A. B. Willis

Terms of Court and General Information

• All court convenes at 9:00 criminal and civil.
• Criminal cases are set by agreement with Commonwealth's Attorney at preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the Court.
• Terms are the 4th Friday of January, April, July and October.
• In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.
• Civil cases are set by the Clerk's Office.
• Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general chancery causes and divorces.