Bath County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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It Is the responsibility of the applicant to present to the Court the proper forms to be eligible for the waiver of interest.
The Commonwealth Attorney's Office shall provide to the Court during trial, on a form prescribed by the Supreme court of Virginia, the amount of restitution owed and the name(s) and address(es) of the victim(s), which form shall be signed by the defendant prior to imposition of sentence.
1. The applicant must request and complete such deferred/installment agreement form, which is supplied by the Clerk of Court.
4. Individuals who are performing Court approved community service in lieu of payment of court costs must enter Into a deferred or installment agreement.
If the applicant defaults on his/her Initial agreement, then the applicant must petition the court for a new payment agreement
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The last time for recording is 4:00 p.m.
Last Recording time is 4:00 p.m.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Past-due accounts incur a one-time 17% fee on the total owed, and 17% of each later payment is applied to that fee.
5. All past due accounts are subject to a one-time dellnquent payment fee of 17%, which is calculated on the total amount owed. Once the delinquent payment fee is assessed to the account, 17% of each payment made, thereafter will be applied in the delinquent fee owed on the account.
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Credit card payments incur a $2 convenience fee for amounts up to $50 and a 4% fee for amounts over $50.
all credit card transactions will be charged a convenience fee of $2.00, for all amounts up to $50.00 and 4% for all amounts over $50.00.
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Payments may be mailed to the Bath County Circuit Court at the stated post office box; the stated office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Payments can be malled to: Bath County Circuit Court PO Box 180, Warm Springs, VA 24484, Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday, with the exception of holldays.
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The court accepts checks, money orders, cash, and credit cards for payments.
The court accepts payments by check, money order, cash or credit card
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Requests to extend or modify an agreed plan must be submitted in writing to the Clerk's office for the Judge's approval.
7. All requests for extensions or modifications of any agreed plan, must be presented to the Clerk's office in writing for approval by the Judge.
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Chambers Communication Rules
An attorney who cannot appear on term day to set cases should call the judge’s secretary at the listed number.
If the attorney cannot appear on term day to set cases, call the Judge's secretary, Brenda Lemons, at 540-965-1738.
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