Court Rules

Eastern District of Virginia Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures. This page is scoped to Eastern District of Virginia; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

Cutoffs and deemed-filed rules

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Civil cases

The motion requesting oral argument and accompanying memorandum in support shall be filed not later than the date on which the party requesting oral argument files a motion for summary judgment.

Summary: Motion requesting oral argument must be filed by the same date as the party's motion for summary judgment.

Judge David J. Novak

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Civil cases

Deadline
14 calendar days ?

In all currently pending Social Security appeals that are ripe for review, the Government shall file this certification within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order. In each of the certifications for currently pending cases, the Government shall include any Fourth Circuit case law that is relevant to an issue in the case that was not included in the Commissioner's previous submission(s) to the Court in that case. Absent this certification, the Commissioner's previously filed submission(s) shall be stricken, and the Court will address the issues in that case based on the remaining pleadings and submissions of the parties.

Summary: Government must file the certification within 14 days for pending Social Security appeals, including any omitted Fourth Circuit case law; otherwise prior submissions will be stricken.

Judge David J. Novak

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As soon as practicable after the motion is filed, the filing party shall deliver to the Clerk's office the HSD sought to be filed along with a certificate of service.

Summary: After motion is filed, deliver HSD and certificate of service to Clerk's office as soon as practicable.

Judge David J. Novak

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Criminal cases

Within 45 days of the conclusion of the representation, counsel should submit a final voucher, without regard to the amount of the claim or the date of any previously submitted voucher.

Summary: Final CJA voucher must be submitted within 45 days of conclusion of representation.

Judge Mark S. Davis

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Civil cases

The motion requesting oral argument and accompanying memorandum in support shall be filed not later than the date on which the party requesting oral argument files a motion for summary judgment.

Summary: Motion for oral argument must be filed by the same date as the party's motion for summary judgment.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell

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Civil cases

In all currently pending Social Security appeals that are ripe for review, the Government shall file this certification within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order.

Summary: Government must file the certification within 14 days of the order for all pending Social Security appeals that are ripe for review.

Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight

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Civil cases

In all currently pending Social Security appeals that are ripe for review, the Government shall file this certification within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order.

Summary: For pending Social Security appeals, the Government must file the certification within 14 days of the order.

Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight

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As soon as practicable after the motion is filed, the filing party shall deliver to the Clerk's office the HSD sought to be filed along with a certificate of service.

Summary: The HSD must be delivered to the Clerk's office as soon as practicable after the motion is filed.

Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.

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Civil cases

The motion requesting oral argument and accompanying memorandum in support shall be filed not later than the date on which the party requesting oral argument files a motion for summary judgment.

Summary: Motion for oral argument must be filed by the date the party files a motion for summary judgment.

Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.

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Civil cases

Deadline
5 business days

For all cases in which motions for summary judgment were filed before entry of this Revised Standing Order, the parties shall have five (5) business days from the date of entry of this Revised Standing Order to submit a motion requesting oral argument and accompanying memorandum.

Summary: For cases with summary judgment motions already filed, parties have 5 business days from entry of this order to file a motion for oral argument.

Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.

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Civil cases

In all currently pending Social Security appeals that are ripe for review, the Government shall file this certification within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order.

Summary: Government must file the certification for pending Social Security appeals within 14 days of the Standing Order.

Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.

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Criminal cases

The initial voucher may be submitted no sooner than four months after the date of appointment.

Summary: Initial CJA voucher may be submitted no sooner than four months after appointment.

Judge Mark S. Davis

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Criminal cases

Subsequent interim vouchers may be submitted when the current interim voucher amount is greater than $4,000 or at four months after the date of the previously submitted interim voucher.

Summary: Subsequent interim CJA vouchers may be submitted when amount exceeds $4,000 or four months after previous voucher.

Judge Mark S. Davis

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Criminal cases

Absent extraordinary circumstances, the court expects to act on CJA compensation claims within 30 days of submission, and vouchers should not be delayed or reduced for the purpose of diminishing Defender Services program costs in response to adverse financial circumstances.

Summary: Absent extraordinary circumstances, the court expects to act on compensation claims within 30 days, and vouchers should not be delayed or reduced to diminish program costs in response to adverse financial circumstances.

Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.

Filing deadlines

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Civil cases

Deadline
5 business days

For all cases in which motions for summary judgment were filed before entry of this Revised Standing Order, the parties shall have five (5) business days from the date of entry of this Revised Standing Order to submit a motion requesting oral argument and accompanying memorandum.

Summary: In cases where summary judgment motions were already filed, parties have 5 business days from entry of this order to request oral argument.

Judge David J. Novak

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Criminal cases

Deadline
14 calendar days ?

ORDERED that within 14 days of the worksheet being filed, defense counsel of record should move to be re-appointed or decline re-appointment.

Summary: Defense counsel must move to be reappointed or decline within 14 days of the worksheet being filed.

Judge David J. Novak

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Criminal cases

Deadline
45 calendar days ?
Required
Always ?

Claims for compensation should be submitted no later than 45 days after final disposition of the case, unless good cause is shown.

Summary: Compensation claims must be submitted within 45 days after final disposition, unless good cause is shown.

Judge David J. Novak

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Civil cases

Deadline
45 calendar days ?

The return date shall be no less than forty-five (45) days after the garnishee is served with a copy of the Suggestion.

Summary: Return date must be at least 45 days after service of the Suggestion on the garnishee.

Judge David J. Novak

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Criminal cases

Deadline
14 calendar days ?

Within fourteen (14) days of receiving the ECF, counsel of record shall acknowledge receipt and may seek reappointment.

Summary: Counsel must acknowledge receipt of retroactive worksheets within 14 days.

Judge David J. Novak

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Civil cases

Deadline
5 business days

For all cases in which motions for summary judgment were filed before entry of this Revised Standing Order, the parties shall have five (5) business days from the date of entry of this Revised Standing Order to submit a motion requesting oral argument and accompanying memorandum.

Summary: In cases where summary judgment motions were already filed, parties have 5 business days from the order's entry to file a motion for oral argument.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell

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Criminal cases

Deadline
14 calendar days ?

ORDERED that within 14 days of the worksheet being filed, defense counsel of record should move to be re-appointed or decline re-appointment.

Summary: Defense counsel must move to be re-appointed or decline within 14 days of worksheet filing.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell

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Civil cases

Deadline
14 calendar days ?

In all currently pending Social Security appeals that are ripe for review, the Government shall file this certification within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order.

Summary: Government must file the certification within 14 days of the Standing Order for pending Social Security appeals.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell

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Civil cases

Deadline
14 calendar days ?

In all currently pending Social Security appeals that are ripe for review, the Government shall file this certification within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order. In each of the certifications for currently pending cases, the Government shall include any Fourth Circuit case law that is relevant to an issue in the case that was not included in the Commissioner's previous submission(s) to the Court in that case. Absent this certification, the Commissioner's previously filed submission(s) shall be stricken, and the Court will address the issues in that case based on the remaining pleadings and submissions of the parties.

Summary: For pending Social Security appeals, the Government must file the certification within 14 days, including any relevant Fourth Circuit case law not previously submitted; otherwise prior submissions are stricken.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell

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Civil cases

Deadline
5 business days

For all cases in which motions for summary judgment were filed before entry of this Revised Standing Order, the parties shall have five (5) business days from the date of entry of this Revised Standing Order to submit a motion requesting oral argument and accompanying memorandum.

Summary: In cases where summary judgment motions were filed before this order, parties have 5 business days from entry to submit a motion for oral argument.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell

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Civil cases

Deadline
0 business days ?

The motion requesting oral argument and accompanying memorandum in support shall be filed not later than the date on which the party requesting oral argument files a motion for summary judgment.

Summary: Motion for oral argument must be filed by the date the party files a motion for summary judgment.

Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight

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Civil cases

Deadline
5 business days

For all cases in which motions for summary judgment were filed before entry of this Revised Standing Order, the parties shall have five (5) business days from the date of entry of this Revised Standing Order to submit a motion requesting oral argument and accompanying memorandum.

Summary: In cases where summary judgment motions were already filed, parties have 5 business days from entry of this order to file a motion for oral argument.

Magistrate Judge Summer L. Speight

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Criminal cases

Deadline
14 calendar days ?

within 14 days of the worksheet being filed, defense counsel of record should move to be re-appointed or decline re-appointment.

Summary: Defense counsel must move to be re-appointed or decline within 14 days of worksheet filing.

Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.

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Criminal cases

Deadline
45 calendar days ?

Claims for compensation should be submitted no later than 45 days after final disposition of the case, unless good cause is shown.

Summary: CJA compensation claims must be submitted within 45 days after final disposition of the case, unless good cause is shown.

Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell

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Criminal cases

Claims for compensation should be submitted no later than 45 days after final disposition of the case, unless good cause is shown.

Summary: Compensation claims should be submitted within 45 days after final disposition, unless good cause is shown.

Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.

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Criminal cases

Deadline
14 calendar days ?

Within fourteen (14) days of receiving the ECF, counsel of record shall acknowledge receipt and may seek reappointment.

Summary: Counsel must acknowledge receipt of retroactive worksheets within 14 days.

Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.
Common questions about Eastern District of Virginia filing timing and cure windows rules

What filing deadlines does Eastern District of Virginia set?

Judge David J. Novak: In cases where summary judgment motions were already filed, parties have 5 business days from entry of this order to request oral argument. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section REVISED STANDING ORDER IN SOCIAL SECURITY CASES

Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell: In cases where summary judgment motions were already filed, parties have 5 business days from the order's entry to file a motion for oral argument. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section REVISED STANDING ORDER IN SOCIAL SECURITY CASES

Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.: Defense counsel must move to be re-appointed or decline within 14 days of worksheet filing. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section STANDING ORDER

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When is a filing treated as filed in Eastern District of Virginia?

Judge David J. Novak: The rule states that filing is treated as on submission. Government must file the certification within 14 days for pending Social Security appeals, including any omitted Fourth Circuit case law; otherwise prior submissions will be stricken. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section IN THE MATTER OF RELEVANT LAW IN SOCIAL SECURITY APPEALS BEFORE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE SUMMER L. SPEIGHT

Senior Judge John A. Gibney, Jr.: The rule states that filing is treated as on submission. Motion for oral argument must be filed by the date the party files a motion for summary judgment. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section REVISED STANDING ORDER IN SOCIAL SECURITY CASES

Magistrate Judge Mark R. Colombell: Motion for oral argument must be filed by the same date as the party's motion for summary judgment. Machine summary, not yet verified; check the linked order.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 1, section REVISED STANDING ORDER IN SOCIAL SECURITY CASES

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