The Court has been advised by the City of Newport News that the public parking lot located at West Avenue and 23rd Street will be closed on May 15, 2026, in preparation for a special event. Street parking near the Courthouse may be unavailable or...
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Mon, 05/04/2026
PUBLIC NOTICE
On May 14, 2026, the Newport News Clerk’s Office will be closed from 9:00AM until 2:00 PM.
In the event of an emergency, or you need information regarding filing bankruptcy pleadings, you may reach the Norfolk Clerks...
Mon, 04/27/2026
All hearings scheduled before the Visiting Judge on April 29, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Richmond Division, will be rescheduled by the Court to Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the same time as originally scheduled.
Thu, 04/23/2026
On April 22, 2026, Chief Judge Brian F. Kenney entered an administrative order restricting electronic access to sealed documents. Sealed documents shall be filed in CM/ECF. A party with the right to access a sealed document can still request a...
Tue, 02/03/2026
Standing Order 26-1 -- Order on Fees for Debtor's Counsel in Chapter 13 Cases, Effective January 1, 2026.
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
Thu, 10/30/2025
Standing Order 25-6 Establishing Temporary Office Hours in Newport News Division During the Lapse in Appropriations
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...