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News & Announcements
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, 12/26/2022
Please be advised that the Newport News Division Courthouse will be closed this week due to burst sprinkler pipes that led to flooding throughout the first and second floors of the building this past Sunday, December 25. Although the Newport News...
Mon, 12/19/2022
Notice of Reappointment of Incumbent Magistrate Judge
The current term of office of United States Magistrate Judge Robert J. Krask at Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia, is due to expire on September 1, 2023. The United States District Court is...
Wed, 12/14/2022
The Alexandria Courthouse will open at 10 am on Thursday, December 15, 2022. Court proceedings scheduled before 10am will begin at 11am.
Thu, 12/08/2022
The Court has entered a new Order, dated December 7, 2022, appointing new CJA Committees in each division of the United States District Court for the Eastern...
Thu, 12/01/2022
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia adopts changes to Local Civil Rule 7.1 after a period of public comment.
The amendments to Local Civil Rule 7.1 are adopted as previously proposed on October 27, 2022. The...
Tue, 11/15/2022
William E. Fitzpatrick was appointed on May 9, 2022, as a United States Magistrate Judge for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Mon, 11/14/2022
Lindsey R. Vaala was sworn in on November 14, 2022, as the newest United States Magistrate Judge in the Eastern District of Virginia.
Tue, 11/08/2022
Consistent with ongoing efforts to return to more normal operations, the Court withdraws the mask requirement for in-person naturalization ceremonies. Going forward, such ceremonies may be conducted consistent with Courthouse operation rules in...
Thu, 10/27/2022
Updated 12/1/22
The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia proposes changes to Local Rules. A new Local Criminal Rule 32 is proposed, as well as amendments to Local Civil Rule 83.1 and Local Criminal Rule 57.4.
Below...