Click Here for Large Map. Clerk Ms Kathryn D. Turner Phone/Fax Phone: (703) 746-4141 Fax: (703) 838-4092 Anniston Municipal Court. (2) Samples of the required documents (Petition for Expungement, Order of Expungement). Complete the ADA Accommodation Request form entirely, https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/ada/home.html. The Court recognizes there are persons with special needs who use Circuit Court. Alexandria City Court Statement of Net Position Primary Government Governmental Activities Assets Cash $ 160,506 Investments, at cost 1,019,229 Accrued interest receivable 2,160 Payroll tax receivable 5,152 Due from Alexandria City Marshal 10,548 Capital assets, net of accumulated depreciation 121,658 The jury coordinator will deliver the jury trial list to counsel in the courtroom immediately prior to trial. E. When you hear your case called by the judge, you will need to alert the judge that you are present, and give a time estimate for the amount of time you believe your case requires. The Judges proudly serve the Fulton County Magistrate Court under the leadership of the Chief Magistrate Judge who is selected by Fulton County voters to four year terms in a nonpartisan, countywide race. IMPORTANT Download Microsoft Teams (a free download) prior to the meeting. ; Phone . (1) Alexandria Circuit Court judicial law clerk positions are for law school graduates, and are two year clerkships, beginning in August after your law school graduation. Fax: 315-482-8623. The proposed GALs name must be on the List of Court Approved GALs for infant settlements(refer to Infant Settlements-List of Approved Guardians ad Litem section). Information on how to get to and through the City of Alexandria, including walking, biking, bus, rail, air, ridesharing, and more. A Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order is required for all civil cases and shall be in the form prescribed by Rule 1:18 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia. 14-452. On day of training, meet IT staff outside the courtroom. Rule 6: Submission Of Cases For Decision. Pic . (5) After the required documents are filed, the documents are reviewed by a judicial law clerk. 2. (6) The Final Decree will be entered by the judge at the hearing (unless service was by publication). all be held in the 4thfloor lobby at 9:00 a.m. (the Notice of Appeal will include the date of the hearing). Kelvin G. Sanders, Attorney at Law, Alexandria, Louisiana, for Plaintiff/Appellant Raymond Alexander. (2) The GDC or JDR clerk prepares the. A pretrial conference is mandatory for all civil cases scheduled formore than two daysand allEquitable Distributioncases. After the Order of Appointment has been entered, file the following documents with the Clerk of Circuit Court, and deliver a courtesy copy to Judges' Chambers' 4th floor drop box: (1) Remote Motions Day Praecipe,and (2) proposed final order. G. If you choose to represent yourself in your divorce proceeding, the Court expects you to familiarize yourself with the Virginia laws and rules pertaining to divorces. A. Refer to Motions Day sections, TECHNOLOGY IN THE COURTROOM - RESERVATIONS FOR EQUIPMENT AND TECH COURTROOMS. If the laptop does not have a native HDMI port, you are required to bring an HDMI dongle/converter for your laptop. A list of COPE parenting seminar providers for Circuit Court is available on the Supreme Court of Virginia's website athttps://www.courts.state.va.us/courtadmin/aoc/djs/programs/parented/circuit_providers.html. C. The pretrial conference is attended bycounsel and pro se litigants. Such affidavit shall be maintained under seal by the clerk unless otherwise ordered by the court, and the information therein shall be used solely for the purposes of financial management and reporting., HYBRIDHEARINGS(in the courtroom with remote testimony). Do not deliver original orders to the Judges' Chambers' 4th floor drop box. Until further notice, motions day hearings will continue to be heard remotely. No. (A) Counsel or counsels assistant is responsible for presenting the evidence from the podium. CIRCUIT COURT is the trial court of general jurisdiction in Virginia, and the court has authority to try a full range of both civil and criminal cases. 3. Find resources and information to help residents, businesses and visitors to prepare for all types of emergencies, and to stay safe. (4) Jurors not needed to report Counsel to contact Judges Chambers (updated 8/17/2022) To avoid jurors having to report unnecessarily, counsel shall notify Judges Chambers(703.746.4123) immediatelyif a case is scheduled for a jury trial and any of the following occur. Rule 5: Withdrawing As Counsel. B. MOTIONS DAY- The Court issues the meeting invitation. If the moving partys praecipe does not including the non-moving partys email address. All remaining document shall include the notice of hearing, proposed final order, etc. Alexandria has a fascinating history, and many of its historic buildings are still preserved today. The training shall be taken on a day prior to the trial date. 46372 County Rt. TRIALS SETTING CIVIL TRIAL DATES (updated 2/24/2023). Fax: : 740-455-0739. Requests to stagger witnesses must be made at least two (2) days prior to the start of the trial and will be granted for good cause. The Alexandria City Employee Hotline (703.746.4636) is updated with the information as well. (3) At least seven (7) days prior to the hearing, file all remaining documents with the Clerk of Court and deliver a courtesy copy to Judges' Chambers' 4th floor drop box. Refer to Motions Day Instructions and Forms sections if necessary. The praecipe for remote hearings includes the mandatory remote hearing notice. DO NOT COME TO COURT. Jurisdiction. A. We welcome your use of this informational system. B. CIRCUIT COURT JUDGES for the City of Alexandria are Chief Judge Lisa B. Kemler, Judge James C. Clark, and Judge Kathleen M. Uston. > scroll down to Information Packets on the lower left side of the webpage. Acceptance of Service and Waiver of Notice of Future Hearings. (5) Filing deadlines see Motions Day filing deadlines section. On the FRIDAY before your term of service, wait until after 4:00 p.m., and call the Juror Information/Reporting Lineto hear if your group is needed on MONDAY morning. 24, 2020 at 2:32 PM PDT. She received her juris doctorate from George Mason University School of Law in 1991 and, after passing the bar, went into private practice focusing in the areas of attorney ethical defense . (1) Counsel shall file a written motion to continue, clearly stating the reason for the continuance request and, (3) If a continuance is granted,Counsel shall then calla court administrator (703.746.4123), (f) If a continuance is granted,counsel shall then calla court administrator (703.746.4123), provides for intermediate appellate review of all decisions of the Circuit Courts in traffic infractions, in criminal cases (except where a sentence of death has been imposed), and in decisions of the Circuit Court involving domestic relations matters and appeals from administrative agencies. The following companies are the primary providers of their respective service: Whether you live here or are just visiting, Alexandria is a great place to shop, dine, take in the arts, get outdoors, and just have fun. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CIRCUIT COURT LAW CLERKS (updated2/6/2023). Date of Motions Day, *Originals filed in Clerk's office (Room 307); courtesy copies delivered to Judges' Chambers (4th floor drop box), February 17 deadline for MARCH 8, 2023 Motions Day, March 3 deadline for MARCH 22, 2023 Motions Day, March 24 deadline for APRIL 12, 2023 Motions Day, April 7 deadline for APRIL 26, 2023 Motions Day, April 21 deadlinefor MAY 10, 2023 Motions Day, May 5 deadline for MAY 24, 2023 Motions Day, May 26 deadline for JUNE 14, 2023 Motions Day, June 9 deadline for JUNE 28, 2023 Motions Day, June 23 deadline for JULY 12, 2023 Motions Day, July 7 deadline for JULY 26, 2023 Motions Day, July 21 deadline for AUGUST 9, 2023 Motions Day, August 4 deadline for AUGUST 23, 2023 Motions Day, August 25 deadline for SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 Motions Day, September 8 deadline for SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 Motions Day, September 22 deadline for OCTOBER 11, 2023 Motions Day, October 6 deadline for OCTOBER 25, 2023 Motions Day. ALEXANDRIA COURTHOUSE INTERPRETER REQUEST TEMPLATE. DIVORCE CASES - CONTESTED (updated 2/7/2023). After serving on the . ; Home to almost 48700 inhabitants, this community served by more . Two (2) days prior to the Motions Day, the Court will issue a Microsoft Teams meeting invitation. If the courtroom is not open when you arrive, call Circuit Court IT at 703.746.4310 and staff will come meet you. Thomas Kevin Cullen, Presiding Judge Court Schedule Application package should be emailed tothe Court Administrator at, The Court has prepared an Expungement Packet that is available from the Alexandria Law Library (703.746.4077), either in person (520 King Street, Lower Level, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m.) or on-line at the Alexandria Law Librarys website at. B. The Court cannot recommend a mediator service. To obtain bond information, you can look up your case or contact the Clerk of . Phone: 315-482-9637. (B)Training (mandatory) must be taken prior to the day of trial. 520 KING STREET, Room 307 ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314. ), B. MOTIONS DAY (remote until further notice). (2) A six (6) month separation with (a) a Property Settlement Agreement signed by both parties; and (b) no minor children born or adopted of the marriage. The person requesting the remote witness testimony issues the meeting invitation. is updated every business day after 4:00 p.m. to list the jury group numbers of jurors who need to report for jury duty on the following business day. If your group is summonsed, report to the 4th floor Jury Assembly Room by 8:30 a,m. CONTINUANCE REQUESTS FOR CIVIL CASES (updated 2/7/2023). Terms of Court and General Information. E. At the courts discretion, a pretrial conference may be held by conference call. B. Exhibits for trials and motions in the courtroom Bring exhibit to the courtroom on the day of trial. A. Uncontested hearing - on a Civil Motions Day at 10:00 a.m. Petitioner, Respondent, and GAL appear remotely by using the Microsoft Teams meeting link that is emailed by the Court two (2) days prior to the Motions Day hearing. (3) Wait a least one week after filing documents, and then call Judges Chambers (703.746.4123) to schedule the ore tenus hearing. The Motions Day docket will be listed by judge, with the cases assigned to that judge for both the 10:00am docket and the 2:00pm docket. Court System Type: Leesville City Court - Municipal Courthouse Division: Contact Information: Phone Number: 337-238-1531 Website: http://www.leesvillela.net Much of our work involves creating and improving infrastructure and planning for the future. File theUniform Pretrial Scheduling Orderwithin two (2) weeks with the Clerk of Court (Room 307). (2) Judges Chambers provides additional explanation on hybrid hearings (if requested). The Court uses the email addresses that were provided on the praecipe/notice and filed with the Court when the motion was scheduled. The motion shall be filed with the Clerk of Court and a courtesy copy delivered to Judges Chambers 4th floor dropbox. Find information on the City's refuse, recycling and yard waste collection programs. Contact the Municipal Court. (B) Circuit Court courtroom #4 has Nomad equipment. If you need additional guidance, you should seek legal counsel. (1) Jury Instructions- Counsel should fileand exchange instructions as specified in theUniform Pretrial Scheduling Orderthat was entered in the case. A. SIGNATURES MUST BE ORIGINAL (not electronic). (1) The Defendant must be properly served with the Complaint, and the Proof of Service must be filed in the Clerks office. If you are determined to be qualified by the Juror Commissioners, your name will be included on the Master List of Jurors, from which names will be randomly selected for jury service during the next calendar year. (2) After the Order of Appointment has been entered, file the following documents with the Clerk of Circuit Court, and deliver a courtesy copy to Judges' Chambers' 4th floor drop box: (1) Remote Motions Day Praecipe,and (2) proposed final order. Directions. (g) After rescheduling the trial date, counsel shall file a fully endorsed order of continuance with the Clerks Office. Counsel and experts shall arrange their schedules accordingly. (Local Rule) COPE PARENTING CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE In all contested divorce cases in which the parties have minor childrenand seek a ruling as to custody, the Plaintiff is required to attend a COPE parenting seminar and file a certificate of attendance prior to scheduling the divorce hearing. Both Options require all counsel and/or pro se litigants to be on the same telephone. H. PROPERTY SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT - A PSA is required for all divorces based on a 6 month separation. 2023 calendar [link], posted on 10/7/2022. Granby Street downtown to courthouse (on left at intersection of Granby Street and Brambleton Avenue). If the laptop does not have a native HDMI port, you are required to bring an HDMI dongle/converter for your laptop. 1. (2) Make sure you are in a quiet space where you will not be disturbed during the hearing. (2) Reserves the Courts technology cart for hybrid hearings (refer to Hybrid Hearing section). (8) Special circumstances -Write a note at the bottom of the questionnaire or attach a separate note. Our mission is to preserve and enhance the rule of law while providing an impartial and accessible forum for the just, timely and economical resolution of legal proceedings within the court's jurisdiction, to protect individual rights . Follow instructions in "B" below. 301 King Street B. EMAILED ORDERS are not accepted without a judge's permission. If permission is received, follow the steps below. municipal court Contact Us Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm P: (908) 782-8818, F: (908) 806-6478 One Municipal Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 Raritan Township Municipal Court One Municipal Drive, Flemington, NJ 08822 Raritan Township Municipal Court - 1021 Alexandria Township Municipal Court - 1001 Frenchtown Borough Municipal Court - 1011 Whenever a church or other religious affiliation seeks confirmation of certain individuals to serve as trustees, the Petitioner shall file the following with the Clerk of Circuit Court: A. 71301; Clerk of Court, P.O. TECHNOLOGY IN THE COURTROOM - GENERAL (updated 2/24/2023). Continuance requests are not granted because discovery has not been completed. Time allotment is 25 minutes per case (10 minutes per side for argument, with 5minutes for rebuttal). If the parties cannot agree on one statement, each party shall file his/her own proposed statement. (5) Prior to the Motions Day deadline, file all remaining documents, including the notice and proposed final order, with the praecipe or notice scheduling the case for a Motions Day hearing. ______________________, Spanish interpreter- call Doralisa Pilarte at 703.746.4630 or email dpilarte@vacourts.gov, Languages Other Than Spanish- call Hassan Abdi at 571.435.1786 or email habdi@vacourts.gov, JURY COORDINATORContact information 703.746.4119. Clerk of Circuit Court. Raymond ALEXANDER v. CITY OF ALEXANDRIA, et al. If you need additional guidance, you should seek legal counsel. Robert Shuck Alexandria, LA. If Respondent or any other entity whose name is included in the petition appears at the hearing and objects to the entry of the order, a contested hearing will need to be scheduled. After hours, counsel shall email the court administrators (refer to Contact Information section for email addresses) andleave a voicemail for the jury coordinator (703.746.4347). E. MOTIONS DAY ORDERS - Proposed Orders are required to be delivered to Judges' Chambers' 4th floor drop boxno later than 4:00 p.m. on the Monday preceding the Motions Day. Originals filed with Clerk of Court; and a courtesy copy delivered to Judges Chambers (4th floor drop box) on the same day the motion is filed. IMPORTANT Download Microsoft Teams (a free download) prior to the meeting. After the trial date has been selected, complete and sign a Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order. (3) File all remaining documents, including a statement signed by all parties consenting to waive court appearance, Guardian ad Litem report, and proposed final order. (1) You are NOT being summonsed to serve as a juror at this time. (a) To avoid having to recess court early or start late, counsel should make every effort to have their witnesses available and ready to testify. Cases may be searched using name, case number, or hearing date. Because all Motions Day hearings are heard remotely until further notice (unless an exception is permitted), after the case is called in the remote courtroom, counsel and/or pro se litigants will be directed to call Judges Chambers (703.746.4123) to schedule a trial date. with the Clerk of Court no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Wednesday preceding the Term Day. Upon request and for good cause, counsel may request a remote hearing for all parties to appear remotely, including the Judge. If Respondent or any other entity whose name is included in the petition appears at the hearing and objects to the entry of the order, The calendar is issued by Judges Chambers and is updated as needed. If the Defendant has been served, and the proof of service has been filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court. Are you ready? Efforts should be made to review the instructions prior to the conclusion of the evidence. . If you need help finding an attorney, contact Alexandria Lawyer Referral Service at 703.548.4077. COURT HEARING (ORE TENUS) in which the plaintiff provides oral testimony. What you need to know about animals, pets and wildlife in Alexandria. Refer to Hybrid hearings" section. Since 2002, The Alexandria Juvenile Court has been a Best Practices Court in the Commonwealth of Virginia. CONTACT. View fees and download documents. Circuit Court courtroom #2 has Carousel equipment for electronic evidence presentation. A. ANNULMENTS are scheduled on the 10:00 a.m. docket. top of page. Our phone numbers are: 256-231-7614 or 256-231-7615. These links contain information about the City of Alexandria's law enforcement agencies and public safety organizations, courts and judicial system. 1. Rodgers (1899): [5] [6] First female lawyer to try a case before the New York State Court of Appeals. Judicial officers appointed by the chief circuit court judge who are specially authorized by statute to hear certain mental health commitment matters. Upon request and for good cause, counsel may request a hybrid hearing for the witness to testify remotely during an in-person trial/hearing. U.S. Mail or hand delivery to the Clerk of Court (Room 307). If the trial date is selected by telephone,the Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order shall be filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court (Room 307) within two weeks. Passcode: jp9jtE, +1 703-719-4698,,399992944# United States, Arlington. (4) Questions? File a written request with the Clerk of Court. File the form with the Clerk of Circuit Court (520 King Street, Room 307, Alexandria, VA 22314) and provide a courtesy copy to Judges' Chambers (4thfloor drop box). Documents include notice of hearing, proposed final order, etc. At the hearing, the proposed Order of Appointment of Guardian ad Litem may be entered at the hearing, based on clear and convincing evidence, in consideration of the factors listed in Virginia Code Section 64.22007(c). HOME. Write a note at the bottom of the questionnaire or attach a separate note. In civil cases, continuance requests are granted by permission of a Judge upon good cause. APPEALS TO CIRCUIT COURT FROM GDC OR JDR (updated 3/2/2023), A. A. C. After receiving the request, supporting documentation or records may be requested by the ADA Coordinator. (2) Please keep your microphone muted until your case is called. (1) File a Petition seeking approval of an Infant Settlement. Our students come from more than 80 different countries, speak more than 60 languages, and represent a myriad of ethnic and cultural groups. (3) If you interrupt the court during any case other than your own, you will be muted andpossibly removed from the court proceeding. Little, Jr. was appointed as district judge. Anyone who does not receive this invitation (parties, court reporters, etc.) Call Judges Chambers (703.746.4123) for available dates. Circuit Court Judges are elected by a joint vote of both houses of the General Assembly and are commissioned by the Governor for a term of eight years. A. D. CIRCUIT COURT ADMINISTRATORS' email addresses areLori.Knoernschild@alexandriava.gov; Lucy.Scalsky@alexandriava.gov;and Jennifer.LazoTorres@alexandriava.gov. (5) No later than 9:00 a.m. on the day prior to the hearing, file the GAL report with the Clerks Office and provide a courtesy copy to Judges Chambers. IF YOU RECEIVE A JUROR QUESTIONNAIRE. (6) On the day of the hearing, the parties in interest attend the hearing in the courtroom, and the order is entered in the courtroom. https://www.vacourts.gov/forms/circuit/cc1406.pdf, **NOTE: If the Defendant signs the acceptance of service and waiver of notice of future hearings, the Defendant must also sign the Final Decree. Work for City government or City Public Schools, find out about an internship opportunity or learn about workforce development and career training options. (3) Term Day refer to Term Day section. (4) After rescheduling the trial date, counsel shall file a fully endorsed order of continuance with the Clerks Office. Baker, Louisiana 70714. Alexandria Criminal Justice Services (ACJS) is a vital agency of the City's criminal justice system. B. a marriage celebrant to perform a one-time civil marriage ceremony (Virginia Code 2025). (1) For contested divorce cases, including Equitable Distributions, the followingstatements required to be filed five (5) days before trial,with a courtesy copy delivered to the Judges 4th floor drop box. In the body of the email, fill out the Interpreter Request Template (see below). Provides basic . The City provides public assistance as a safety net for individuals and families, including help with homelessness prevention, food, rent, utilities, medical coverage and prescriptions, job training and placement assistance, and much more. Applicants shall email their application packages directly to the Court. (1) Preferable - Call Judges Chambers (703.746.4123) before the date of the status conference. Refer to "Technology in the Courtroom - Training" section. (1) The plaintiff prepares the Notice of Final Hearing. As required by Virginia Rule of Supreme Court 5:1B(f), documents must be signed with original, handwritten signatures of all counsel and/or pro se parties. Decided: November 05, 2014 Court composed of J. DAVID PAINTER, JAMES T. GENOVESE, and PHYLLIS M. KEATY, Judges. The City owns many of the premier historic sites in Alexandria and it is charged with the conservation, interpretation and promotion of these links to the past. Circuit Court IT staff may not be available to assist during the trial. Alexandria Circuit Court Judges' Chambers Circuit Court Judges' Chambers 520 KING STREET, 4th FLOOR, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 703.746.4123 Alexandria Circuit Court Clerk's Office Clerk of Circuit Court 520 KING STREET, Room 307 ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 703.746.4044 (a)Counsel are encouraged to call Judges Chambers (703.746.4123) to set the trial date. Specifically ask for their agreement to have the case heard at 2:00p.m. must be used to schedule the case for Motions Day. Specifically ask for their agreement to have the case heard at 2:00p.m. (b)Call Judges Chambers at 703.746.4123 to reserve a 2:00 p.m. time slot. LIST OF ALEXANDRIA ATTORNEYS AUTHORIZED TO PERFORM CIVIL MARRIAGE CEREMONIES. 225-778-1866 Office. A. Plaintiff will provide oral testimony. Continuances granted by Judge for civil and criminal cases; by Clerk for infractions for one continuance. Learn more about pets and animals, schools and libraries, parks and farmers' markets, community gardens, and more. Refer to Motions Day sections. The ADA Accommodation Request form shall include (a) the name of the case and docket number, (b) the date of the court event, (c) thespecific accommodation that is being sought, and (d) your contact information (name, telephone number, email address). C. The packet is intended for those persons seeking an uncontested divorce only.