Appeals court to convene in Fredericksburg

31 10 2007

The Virginia Court of Appeals usually hears writs in four different cities across the commonwealth. but it doesn’t get to Frederickburg very often.

According to The Free Lance-Star, the intermediate court was last there about 10 years ago.

But the court will be in Fredericksburg tomorrow as part of the reopening of the newly renovated circuit courtroom. About 20 writ panels are scheduled.



F’burg judge to city: Fix courthouse

20 06 2007

Fredericksburg Circuit Judge John W. Scott Jr. has ordered the city council to fix unsafe conditions at the city’s courthouse, reports The Free Lance-Star.

He also ordered all staff to move out of the building while repairs were made.

The judge’s action comes in response to an appearance by Circuit Clerk Sharron Mitchell last week, in which Mitchell reported that office workers suffered from a number of health problems.



F’burg judge to city: Fix courthouse

20 06 2007

Fredericksburg Circuit Judge John W. Scott Jr. has ordered the city council to fix unsafe conditions at the city’s courthouse, reports The Free Lance-Star.

He also ordered all staff to move out of the building while repairs were made.

The judge’s action comes in response to an appearance by Circuit Clerk Sharron Mitchell last week, in which Mitchell reported that office workers suffered from a number of health problems.