Tracy W.J. Thorne-Begland at a glance
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Tracy W.J. Thorne-Begland
Judge · Richmond Circuit Court
Biography
Professional career
- Tracy William Thorne-Begland is an American judge and former prosecutor serving on the Circuit Court of Richmond, Virginia
- Following law school, he served 12 years as Richmond’s chief deputy commonwealth’s attorney
Education
Additional information
- His 2012 judicial nomination initially failed due to opposition over his LGBTQ advocacy, but he was later appointed and confirmed, advancing to the circuit court in 2023
- A former U.S. Navy aviator, he gained national attention in 1992 when he appeared on national television to oppose the military’s ban on gay service, leading to his honorable discharge.
- Tracy Thorne-Begland American judge and prosecutor Overview
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Cell Phones And Electronic Devices
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Virginia courts commonly restrict cell phones and other electronic devices in court buildings; counsel and litigants should check the local court policy before arrival.
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Sources
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