Suffolk General District Court

5th Judicial District of Virginia

General District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Judges

• Hon. James A. Moore, Chief Judge
• Hon. Alfred W. Bates III
• Hon. W. Parker Councill

Court Schedule

Arraignment Hearings (Courtroom #1)
   Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m.
Preliminary Hearings & DUI
   Mon. & Tues., 10:00 a.m.
Civil
   Wed., 9:00 a.m. Contested
   Wed., 10:00 a.m. Uncontested
   Small Claims
   1st & 3rd Wed., 11:00 a.m.
Traffic & Misdemeanors
   Tues., Thurs., & Fri., 10:00 a.m.
Game Wardens
   3rd Thurs., 9:00 a.m.
City Cases
   1st Thurs., 9:00 a.m.
DUIs
   Mon. & Tues.
Parking Violations
   3rd Thurs., 2:00 p.m.

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Clerk or by Judge on motion.