Virginia's Judicial System


Patrick General District Court

21st Judicial District of Virginia

General District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk


Ms Amanda Scearce Nester

Phone/Fax


Phone: (276) 694-7258
Fax: (276) 694-5614

Clerk's Office Hours


8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Address


P. O. Box 149
106 Rucker Street
Administration Bldg. Room 318
Stuart, VA 24171-0149

Judges

  • Hon. Joan Ziglar, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Stephanie B. Vipperman

Court Schedule

Arraignments
   Tues., 8:45 a.m.
Traffic Infractions & Class 3 & 4 Misdemeanors
   Tues., 9:30 a.m.
Scheduled Traffic & Criminal Cases
   Tues., 10:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.

Civil
   One Tuesday afternoon each month.
Please contact the Court before scheduling to verify dates.
   Small Claims
   One Tuesday afternoon each month.
Please contact the Court before scheduling to verify dates.

Continuance Policy

First continuance on criminal or traffic granted by Clerk if agreeable to all parties; all other continuances granted by Judge.