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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.

Tue, 12/09/2025

Due to the delayed opening of the Norfolk Courthouse, Judge Santoro's docket will begin at 10:30 AM on 12/9/20205

Mon, 12/08/2025

The Norfolk and Newport News Courthouses will open at 10 AM tomorrow, December 9, 2025 due to inclement weather.

Mon, 12/08/2025

Due to inclement weather, the Richmond Courthouse will be closed on December 9, 2025

Mon, 12/01/2025

Order Adopting Revisions to Local Bankruptcy Rule Exhibit 2 – Special Notice to Secured Creditor...

Mon, 12/01/2025

Order Adopting Revisions to Local Bankruptcy Rule 3002.1-1

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Fri, 10/31/2025

Standing Order 25-7 Establishing Amended Temporary Office Hours in Newport News Division During the Lapse in Appropriations

[Read Standing Order 25-7 PDF]

Thu, 10/30/2025

Standing Order 25-6 Establishing Temporary Office Hours in Newport News Division During the Lapse in Appropriations

[Read Standing Order 25-6 PDF]

Wed, 10/22/2025

Please be advised of the entry of Norfolk/Newport News Standing Order 25-1, which implements a protocol that is effective immediately and applicable to hearings in the Norfolk and Newport News Divisions scheduled for October 28, 2025, and on all...

Mon, 10/20/2025

Please be advised, the scheduling procedure below applies to hearings scheduled to be held in January 2026 and thereafter before Judge Santoro in the Norfolk Division only.   Judge Santoro will hold one docket every two weeks.  All routine...

Fri, 10/17/2025

Chief Judge Kenney has entered Standing Order 25-5. This standing order states that Section 1325(a) Certifications will no longer be required in...

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