What is a reconsideration hearing?

A motion for reconsideration is a legal request that allows you to ask the judge to reconsider his/her ruling. new evidence is available that you were not able to present before the judge made a decision.

What happens if judge refuses consent?

Judges can reject a consent order if they do not think it is fair. This is because a consent order, unlike other types of Court order, cannot be appealed or set aside unless in exceptional circumstances. Once the judge is satisfied, the consent order is ‘sealed’ and becomes legally binding.

Which Virginia court has original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases?

the circuit court
In criminal cases, the circuit court has jurisdiction over the trial of all felonies (offenses that may be punished by incarceration in the state penitentiary) and of those misdemeanors (offenses carrying a penalty of not more than 12 months in jail) on appeal from district court or originally charged in circuit court.

Can a default order be filed in District Court?

In District Court, if a plaintiff has given the court an affidavit saying how much is owed, and if the defendant does not file a notice of intention to defend, then there may not ever be a hearing. In this case, the defendant may get a default judgment or “Affidavit Judgment” instead of an order of default.

When is a financial exploitation protective order denied?

Assessment of court costs and fees when financial exploitation protective order denied.

What happens if a case is filed in Circuit Court?

If the case was filed in Circuit Court, the defendant usually files an answer (though in some cases, the defendant may file preliminary motions before or instead of the answer). If the case was filed in District Court, the defendant usually files a notice of intention to defend and should include a defense that has merit.

Can a circuit court set aside an operator’s license?

In Wilson v Secretary of State, unpublished order of the Court of Appeals, entered July 17, 2000 (Docket No. 227444), the Court of Appeals stated: MCL 257.323 (3), as amended by 1999 PA 73, effective October 1, 1999, does not provide authority for a circuit court to set aside or modify the revocation of an operator’s license.