Many of Virginia’s courts will resume hearing non-emergency cases on Monday. That includes eviction lawsuits.
With judges facing a backlog of cases, tenants and legal advocates are bracing for what’s to come.
Cat Modlin-Jackson has this report.
Will Evictions Pick Up When Courts Reopen Monday?
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