Matthew D. Nelson at a glance
- Current role
- Judge
- Court
- Chesterfield General District Court
- Jurisdiction
- Virginia · State
- Judicial service
- Active
Matthew D. Nelson
Judge · Chesterfield General District Court
Available research
Courtroom rules and guidance
Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
Virginia courts commonly restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in court buildings; counsel and litigants should check the local court policy before arrival.
Most courts in Virginia do not allow you to bring a cell phone or other electronic device into the building.Cell Phone & Electronic Device Policy ↗
Sources
Office of the Executive Secretary, Supreme Court of Virginia official judicial roster
Identity source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://www.vacourts.gov/static/directories/judges_rule115.pdfCell Phone & Electronic Device Policy
Judge research source · HTML · checked July 26, 2026
https://selfhelp.vacourts.gov/node/30/cell-phone-electronic-device-policy