Botetourt General District Court, Virginia Chambers Communication Rules

Criminal cases

A defendant requesting an extension to a deferred payment agreement must notify the Clerk in writing before the agreement's due date.

In the event the defendant is unable to make full payment in accordance with the provisions of the plan, the defendant shall notify the Clerk in writing prior to the due date of the agreement and request an extension.

Criminal cases

A community-service extension request must be made in writing and received by the Clerk before the completion due date.

The Clerk of Court may grant a one-time extension, not to exceed 6 months, for completion of community service provided the request is made in writing and received by the Clerk prior to the due date for completion of community service.

Criminal cases

If any part of a defendant's income comes from another source, the defendant must report the change to the Clerk's Office and then enter into a payment agreement.

If circumstances do change for a defendant where any part of income is obtained from any other source, the defendant is required to report that change to the Clerk's Office and to then enter into a payment agreement.