Judge Elizabeth H. Goodwin
Judge • Bedford Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideBedford Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 19 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Fees
All 15- Applies to
- Guardian ad litem fees
A separate request may be filed with the Court to seek exemption from guardian ad litem fees.
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- Court costs and fines
Court costs and fines are due within 90 days; unpaid balances are sent to collections on day 91 with a 17% fee and state and local interest added.
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- Court costs and fines
If Social Security or SSI is the person's sole financial resource, court costs and fines are deferred until another resource or income is available, and the account will not go to collections while that income remains unchanged.
Filing Requirements
All 2To defer costs and fines based on sole Social Security or SSI income, the person must provide proof of income to the clerk and sign a sworn acknowledgment.
To participate in the Community Service Program, the person must see the clerk at the window and sign acknowledgments of participation, the $10 fee, and the due date.
Communication
All 1The clerk’s office must be notified if income changes while costs and fines are deferred due to sole Social Security or SSI income.
Adjournments
All 1The first continuance is granted by the Clerk; the second is granted by a Judge.
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