Virginia's Judicial System


Chesapeake General District Court

1st Judicial District of Virginia

General District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk


Ms Glynis G. Townsend

Phone/Fax


Phone: (757) 382-3100
Phone: (757) 382-3104 (Information -Civil Matters)
Phone: (757) 382-3143 (Civil Division)
Phone: (757) 382-3134 (Post Court-Traffic/Criminal Matters)
Phone: (757) 382-3119 (PreCourt-Traffic/Criminal/Financial)
Fax: (757) 382-3170 (Civil Matters)
Fax: (757) 382-3113 (Civil Division)
Fax: (757) 382-3172 (Post Court-Traffic/Criminal Matters)
Fax: (757) 382-3171 (PreCourt-Traffic/Criminal/Financial)

Clerk's Office Hours


8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Address


307 Albemarle Drive
Civic Center
Chesapeake, VA 23322-5571

Judges

  • Hon. Michael R. Katchmark, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Linda L. Bryant
  • Hon. Erin L. Evans-Bedois
  • Hon. Tanya L. Lomax

Court Schedule

Civil
   Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m., Segmented Docket
   Every Wed., 9:00 a.m., Pro Se Cases only
     4th Wed., 10:00 a.m., Small Claims
Criminal
   Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m., Segmented Docket
Traffic
   Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m., Segmented Docket

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted through Clerk's office with approval of the Court.