There seems to be a lot of confusion about exactly what role the local judges have in determining whether, when, and or how court needs are addressed. Below is a link to the State Code section which deals with this issue.
http://leg1.state.va.us/cgi-bin/legp504.exe?000+cod+15.2-1643
I'll let you come to your own conclusions but would appreciate it if you would consider sharing your thoughts on the subject.