Botetourt Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICALCriminal cases

An extension of an installment payment agreement must be approved by the Court.

If an extension is required, it must be approved by the Court.

CRITICAL

The Clerk grants the first continuance if the requesting party certifies that the opposing party has been notified; a Judge grants any additional continuance.

First continuance granted by Clerk, upon the requesting party certifying that the opposing party has been notified; any additional continuance granted by Judge.

CRITICALCriminal cases

A defendant unable to pay a deferred or modified deferred agreement in full must notify the Clerk in writing before the agreement's due date and request an extension.

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.

WARNINGCriminal cases

The Clerk of Court may grant one written extension of up to six months to complete community service if the request is received 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.

WARNING

Continuances in criminal cases are coordinated by the Commonwealth's Attorney.

Continuance in criminal cases coordinated by Commonwealth's Attorney.