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Bristol General District Court, Virginia

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Filing RequirementsMandatoryCriminal cases

A DC-210 must be signed by the defendant and a one-time $10 Time to Pay fee will be assessed for each account upon the granting of an initial 90-day TTP plan.

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Filing RequirementsMandatoryCriminal cases

A DC-211, Petition for Payment Agreement for Fines and Costs or Request to Modify Existing Agreement, must be completed by the defendant and signed under oath for the Judge's consideration.

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Filing RequirementsNoteCriminal cases

Utilizing form DC-211, a defendant may petition the Court to request to discharge some or all fines and costs owed by earning credits for the performance of community service work.

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Filing & Service rules

Filing Fees and Waivers

A one-time $10 Time to Pay fee is assessed for each account when an initial 90-day plan is granted.

A DC-210 must be signed by the defendant and a one-time $10 Time to Pay fee will be assessed for each account upon the granting of an initial 90-day TTP plan.

Criminal cases

Page 1 | Payment Plan Policy for Bristol General District Court

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

The Clerk grants the first continuance; a Judge grants subsequent continuances.

First continuance granted by Clerk; subsequently granted by Judge.

Page 1 | Continuance Policy

Common questions about Bristol General District Court, Virginia rules

What must be included with payment agreement petition filings in Bristol General District Court, Virginia?

A defendant seeking a payment agreement or modification must complete form DC-211 and sign it under oath for the Judge’s consideration.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Payment Plan Policy for Bristol General District Court

What must be included with time to pay form filings in Bristol General District Court, Virginia?

The defendant must sign form DC-210 for an initial 90-day Time to Pay plan.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Payment Plan Policy for Bristol General District Court

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Bristol General District Court, Virginia?

The Clerk grants the first continuance; a Judge grants subsequent continuances.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Continuance Policy

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Bristol General District Court, Virginia?

A fee is required for covered filings. A one-time $10 Time to Pay fee is assessed for each account when an initial 90-day plan is granted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Payment Plan Policy for Bristol General District Court
Complete rules summary for Bristol General District Court, Virginia

A defendant seeking a payment agreement or modification must complete form DC-211 and sign it under oath for the Judge’s consideration.

The defendant must sign form DC-210 for an initial 90-day Time to Pay plan.

A one-time $10 Time to Pay fee is assessed for each account when an initial 90-day plan is granted.

A defendant may use form DC-211 to petition to discharge some or all fines and costs through community-service credits.

The Clerk grants the first continuance; a Judge grants subsequent continuances.

More Judges in Bristol General District Court, Virginia

Robert L. Hobbs
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