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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.
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.
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Fri, 09/23/2022
Thu, 09/22/2022
In response to updated CDC guidance the Court has modified the entry rules for its courthouses and facilities such that members of the public will no longer be required to quarantine following a COVID-19 exposure.
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Fri, 07/01/2022
The Court has adopted an updated masking policy which continues to be Division-specific.
Beginning on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, masks will only be required in Courthouses and Court facilities if the relevant city (Alexandria, Richmond, Newport News, or...
Fri, 06/17/2022
Effective Tuesday, June 21, 2022, the Court has an updated masking policy. The policy is Division-specific.
Masking...
Tue, 06/14/2022
Fri, 06/03/2022
Effective Monday, June 6, 2022, the Court has an updated masking policy. The policy is Division-specific.
Masking is MANDATORY in the Alexandria and Richmond divisions.
Masking is...