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Check this page, or the News and Announcements box on the homepage, for the latest official news and announcements released by the court. You can also access archived news and announcements from this page.
Mon, 05/10/2021
Mark R. Colombell was sworn in on May 10, 2021 as the newest United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Fri, 04/30/2021
In light of improving pandemic conditions as noted in General Order 2021-05, the Clerk’s Office counters will reopen to the...
Mon, 04/19/2021
Pursuant to the Technical Failures section found in VAED E-Filing Policies and Procedures Manual, Civil Federal Rule 6(a)(3), and Criminal Federal Rule 45; VAED...
Thu, 04/15/2021
Second Amended Standing Order In Re: Procedures For The Filing, Service, And Management Of Highly Sensitive Documents
A Second Amended Standing Order has been...
Thu, 02/18/2021
February 19 the Alexandria Courthouse will open at 10am. Court proceedings scheduled before or at 10am will begin at 11am.
Mon, 02/08/2021
Amended Standing Order In Re: Procedures For The Filing, Service, And Management Of Highly Sensitive Documents
An Amended Standing Order has been entered today regarding the...
Fri, 01/15/2021
Standing Order In Re: Procedures For The Filing, Service, And Management Of Highly Sensitive Documents (see 02/02/21 Amended Order)
In response to recent disclosures of widespread breaches...
Thu, 01/07/2021
After the recent disclosure of widespread cybersecurity breaches of both private sector and government computer systems, federal courts are immediately adding new security procedures to protect highly sensitive confidential documents filed with the...
Mon, 01/04/2021
Mon, 12/21/2020
The Walter E. Hoffman Courthouse in Norfolk, Virginia will be open on December 22nd, 2020..