The criminal court schedule for Botetourt County General District Court is as follows:
- Criminal Cases
- Arraignments: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m.
- Trials: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11 a.m.
- Special hearings/cases: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 12 noon
- Traffic Cases
- Uncontested and unrepresented traffic: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30 a.m.
- Trials: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11 a.m.
Contact info
Botetourt County General District Court
20 E Back St
Fincastle, VA 24090-4537
Courthouse Phone
540-473-8244
In Botetourt County, we can frequently submit a letter to waive the arraignment at 9 a.m. and represent you in court for a trial at 11 a.m. In some instances, you might not have to appear in court at all, which saves you from having to take time off of work, school, or other obligations. In traffic cases where you must appear, the clerk will typically grant a rescheduling. For any future continuances in traffic trials, a judge must grant the motion to have it rescheduled. If you’re looking to have your criminal case continued, a defense attorney can help you request a continuance through the Commonwealth’s Attorney.