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state district or circuit courts
Coverage of state district or circuit courts in the Nexus archive.
- Cell phones are now allowed in Virginia courthouses, but you can't always use them
Cell phones are now permitted in Virginia courthouses under a new law requiring policies for electronic devices. The law, signed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger, allows visitors to retain devices like phones, tablets, and laptops in state district or circuit courts, reversing previous outright bans in many courthouses.