NOTICE – On October 20, 2025, the Judiciary entered Phase 2 of the federal government’s lapse in appropriations (shutdown). As a result, the Court is authorized to perform Excepted Activities only. It has also had to furlough clerk’s office staff. We will not be able to respond to any inquiries sent to the helpdesk until the lapse in appropriations is resolved and normal operations resume. If you have questions about filing a bankruptcy petition, please call the clerk’s office’s main number [Roanoke: 540-857-2391 / Harrisonburg: 540-434-8327] during normal business hours [Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm].

If you have questions regarding specific events within CM/ECF please send an E-Mail to janet_jenkins@vawb.uscourts.gov or call 540-795-6322.

For limited hardware and software technical support for users accessing CM/ECF, please send an E-Mail to cmhelpdesk@vawb.uscourts.gov or call 540-857-2391 ext 7409.