August 21, 2018
United States Bankruptcy Court
All Motions to Approve Loan Modification after Confirmation Pursuant to LBR 6004-4 filed on or after January 1, 2016, in cases in the Norfolk and Newport News Divisions will be set for hearing. These hearings cannot be removed from the docket.
Chief Judge Stephen C. St. John
Judge Frank J. Santoro
Updated Instructions for Relief from Stay Procedures Effective December 1, 2015 (supersedes April 23, 2014, updated instructions and original October 1, 2013, (effective November 1, 2013), instructions).
Because of abuses which have occurred, the prior accommodation afforded the bar of authorizing the filing of petitions for North Carolina residents who do not qualify to establish venue in the Eastern District of Virginia, is terminated effective August 19, 2014.
Chief Judge Stephen C. St. John
Judge Frank J. Santoro
Effective May 1, 2014, after the conclusion of a hearing on a Motion to Vacate Order Dismissing Case, the Court in Norfolk and Newport News will enter its own order granting or denying the motion. The prevailing party at the hearing should no longer submit an order for entry via BOPS for these motions.
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Exact Change for Payment of Fees & Services at the Alexandria and Norfolk Divisions Effective December 16, 2013
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Changes in Procedure: Norfolk & Newport News Divisions of the United States Bankruptcy Court — Important Information
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