Bath County Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Bath County Circuit Court, Virginia

Official local rules (court website)

For Bath County Circuit Court, Virginia filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Communication

Court-wide

Phone

Chambers

540-965-1738

Scheduling

Document Filing Requirements

Court-level rules
Applicants must request and complete the deferred or installment agreement form supplied by the Clerk.

Filing Fees and Waivers

Court-level rules
The court accepts checks, money orders, cash, and credit cards for payments.

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Court-level rules
The last time for recording is 4:00 p.m.

Chambers Communication Rules

Court-level rules
An attorney who cannot appear on term day to set cases should call the judge’s secretary at the listed number.

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Court-level rules
Requests to extend or modify an agreed plan must be submitted in writing to the Clerk's office for the Judge's approval.