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.
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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...
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...