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,...
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Tue, 01/20/2026
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...
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...
Thu, 10/16/2025
To All Judiciary Contractors:
The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts is issuing this notice to apprise the Judiciary contractor community of Judiciary-wide plans regarding contract actions that may be necessary if contract funding...