Continuance Policy

Instructions for Continuance Request Form

  1. This Continuance Request Form must be completed in its entirety.
  2. ALL parties must sign the form unless a valid protective order from any jurisdiction is in effect.
  3. All requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than *3 business days prior to the court date.
  4. Fully completed form may be submitted to the Clerk’s office via:
    Fax: (804) 501-4756
    Mail: P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273
    In person: 4201 E. Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228
    Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
  5. The Clerk’s office will notify the REQUESTING party. The requesting party then shall notice all other parties to the case.

*Only a Judge may grant a continuance and excuse appearances. If no decision has been rendered by a judge, the Clerk’s office will be unable to advise whether you must appear.