Standing Order 26-1 -- Order on Fees for Debtor's Counsel in Chapter 13 Cases, Effective January 1, 2026.
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Mon, 02/02/2026
Due to inclement weather, the Norfolk Courthouse will be closed on Monday, February 2, 2026.
The Newport News Courthouse will open on a normal schedule.
Tue, 01/20/2026
If the Norfolk courthouse is operating on a delayed opening Tuesday, January 27, 2026, all hearings scheduled for January 27, 2026, before Judge Santoro, will be heard at 11:00 a.m. If the Norfolk courthouse is closed Tuesday, January 27, 2026,...
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, 12/01/2025
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...