Notice of Rule 7A:45B Appeal — GV25037264-00
Virginia Beach General District Court
Case No. GV25037264-00
Notice of Rule 7A:45B Appeal
TO: Honorable Court and Clerk
FROM: Thomas D. Coates, Defendant Pro Se
DATE: January 25, 2026 — 7:59 PM (FAX)
Defendant hereby provides NOTICE of appeal to Circuit Court pursuant to Rule 7A:45B of the good cause continuance denial issued January 23, 2026.
Good Cause Denied Despite
  1. Sentara Healthcare telehealth appointment scheduled for January 26, 2026 at 7:40 AM (Exhibit A attached).
  2. Flu symptoms documented by masked court appearance.
  3. Seven (7) pending motions requiring review prior to hearing.
  4. Unlawful Detainer case GV25037264-00 accelerated from original March 10, 2026 to January 26, 2026 post-filing.

Rule 7A:45B appeal will be physically filed in Circuit Court on January 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM.

All GDC orders, hearings, and writ processing in GV25037264-00 stayed pending Circuit Court ruling.

Defendant will be absent from the January 26, 2026 8:30 AM hearing due to Circuit Court filing obligation.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas D. Coates
Defendant Pro Se
3416 Warren Place, Apt 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 374-8858
EXHIBIT A: Sentara appointment confirmation attached
FAX TRANSMISSION CONFIRMATION: Attached
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Emergency Docket Freeze Request — Multiple Cases
Virginia Beach General District Court
Cases: GV25031521-00  •  GV25031898-00  •  GV25037264-00
Emergency Docket Freeze Request
TO: Honorable Court and Clerk
FROM: Thomas D. Coates, Defendant Pro Se
DATE: January 25, 2026 — 7:59 PM (FAX)
Pursuant to Rule 7A:45B appeal filed in Circuit Court
Immediate freeze required on all docket screens
Freeze Scope
Rationale
  1. Rule 7A:45B appeal stays all GDC proceedings.
  2. Six stamped January 23 filings remain unprocessed.
  3. Unlawful Detainer acceleration March 10 → January 26 post-filing.
  4. February 4 sheriff execution imminent.
Clerk Ministerial Duty
Clerk's ministerial duty under § 16.1-69.1: RECEIVED stamps trigger mandatory digitization.
Freeze remains until Circuit Court rules

Defendant ABSENT from January 26 hearings due to Circuit Court appeal filing obligation — NO DEFAULT PERMITTED.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas D. Coates
Defendant Pro Se
3416 Warren Place, Apt 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 374-8858
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Notice: Defendant Absent — Circuit Court Appeal
Virginia Beach General District Court
Case Nos: GV25031521-00 • GV25031898-00 • GV25037264-00
Notice: Defendant Absent — Circuit Court Appeal
TO: Honorable Court and Clerk
FROM: Thomas D. Coates, Defendant Pro Se
DATE: January 25, 2026 — 7:59 PM (FAX)
Defendant will be physically absent from all January 26, 2026 8:30 AM hearings

Defendant will be physically absent from all January 26, 2026 8:30 AM hearings due to:

Circuit Court Rule 7A:45B appeal filing scheduled 8:30 AM January 26, 2026

Defendant physically presents Circuit Court appeal package at 8:30 AM regarding General District Court good cause continuance denial issued January 23, 2026.

Rule 7A:45B appeal stays all GDC proceedings pending Circuit Court determination.

NO DEFAULT JUDGMENTS, DISMISSALS, OR HEARING RESULTS MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST DEFENDANT DUE TO CIRCUIT COURT FILING OBLIGATION

Defendant participation remains continuous via Circuit Court appeal process.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas D. Coates
Defendant Pro Se
3416 Warren Place, Apt 201
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 374-8858
cc: Virginia Beach Circuit Court Clerk (receipt pending)
Demand for Clerk Ministerial Duties — Multiple Cases
Virginia Beach General District Court