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Immigration attorneys say some courts are holding over 100 case hearings daily

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- An immigration law attorney whose career has spanned over two decades said he has never experienced a hearing like the one he had in Annandale, Virginia."Normally, these master calendars will have 10 people, maybe sometimes 15, but usually in that range.... Read More.

At least 4 Virginia Democratic House candidates drop out after courts toss new map

Monday, May 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Overturning a new congressional map in Virginia that would have favored Democrats has had an outsized impact on the state's U.S. House primaries, with at least four high-profile candidates so far suspending their campaigns.With Virginia keeping its current congressional map, which... Read More.

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Lead prosecutor in Murdaugh trial says he is ‘disappointed in the court’s decision’

Thursday, May 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The lead prosecutor in the Alex Murdaugh trial, Creighton Waters, said that he is "disappointed in the court's decision" to vacate two murder convictions for Murdaugh, and that he hasn't ruled out an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court.Speaking to George... Read More.

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to override state court’s striking down redistricting plan

Monday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Virginia Democrats are asking the United States Supreme Court to override a decision by the state's highest court last week that struck down a voter-approved redistricting ballot measure ahead of the midterm elections.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court’s “Super Sponsorship” Raises Questions Over Transparency and Accountability

Tuesday, September 9 by Alex Bivens

By: Ray King and Luke Matheson The Jefferson County’s Quorum Court is under scrutiny for its use of “super sponsorship,” a new procedure that allows ordinances to bypass the traditional committee process and land directly on the court’s agenda—without discussion, review, or even awareness from... Read More.

Supersponsorship Raises Questions Over Jefferson County Quorum Court Agenda Additions

Monday, September 8 by Alex Bivens

UPDATE: Deltaplex News has received a response from Jefferson County Deputy Circuit Clerk Barbara Collins regarding its FOIA request on how supersponsorships are formed. According to Collins, the procedural ordinance passed by the Quorum Court does not require any meetings for justices to create a... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court’s Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, once again nothing accomplished

Wednesday, May 8 by Alex Bivens

The Jefferson County Quorum Court's Committee of the Whole met Tuesday evening...and it was more of the same. Two seperate meetings, same old results...nothing gets done. For example, a number of items on the agenda that delt with the County's roads were all rejected, and that... Read More.

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO PRESENT FUNDING AWARD TO JEFFERSON COUNTY DRUG COURT AND DELIVER NALOXONE KITS

Saturday, February 17 by Greg

Administrative Office of the Courts officials will present a $21,727 award to the Jefferson County Adult Drug Court on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. The presentation will take place at 9:00 a.m. in Judge Alex Guynn’s courtroom at the Jefferson County Courthouse located in Pine... Read More.

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Sheridan City Council hears report on pickleball courts, new police cars

Friday, December 15 by Ray King

During its final meeting of the year, the Sheridan City Council was told that the new pickleball courts at the Sports and Leisure Complex have been completed and are now open. The Sheridan Headlight newspaper reported that Parks and Recreation Supervisor Joel Stanton the three... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court’s Finance Committee created budget crisis by rejecting legislation to pay bills

Friday, August 18 by Alex Bivens

The Finance Committee of the Jefferson County Quorum Court will hold a special meeting next week to address concerns from County Judge Gerald Robinson after the quorum court last week rejected legislation to pay the county’s bills. Finance Committee Chairman Ted Harden told Deltaplex News... Read More.

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Jefferson County Quorum Court’s latest meeting

Wednesday, August 16 by Alex Bivens

Among the many issues facing the Jefferson County Quorum Court over the past few months has been the issue of reading proposed ordinances in their entirety, verses reading them by title only. Justice of the Peace Alfred Carroll was among the first to call for... Read More.

Jefferson County District Courts to offer Warrant Amnesty Week

Wednesday, June 21 by Staff

Jefferson County Division 1 District Court Judge Kim Bridgforth and Division 2 District Judge John Kearney, Sr., explain how they're tackling the problem of missed court dates. There are a lot of people facing criminal charges that show up for their day in court. However,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: courts

Immigration attorneys say some courts are holding over 100 case hearings daily

At least 4 Virginia Democratic House candidates drop out after courts toss new map

Lead prosecutor in Murdaugh trial says he is ‘disappointed in the court’s decision’

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to override state court’s striking down redistricting plan

Jefferson County Quorum Court’s “Super Sponsorship” Raises Questions Over Transparency and Accountability

Jefferson County Quorum Court’s Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, once again nothing accomplished

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS TO PRESENT FUNDING AWARD TO JEFFERSON COUNTY DRUG COURT AND DELIVER NALOXONE KITS

Sheridan City Council hears report on pickleball courts, new police cars

Jefferson County Quorum Court’s Finance Committee created budget crisis by rejecting legislation to pay bills

Jefferson County Quorum Court’s latest meeting

Jefferson County District Courts to offer Warrant Amnesty Week

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