Caroline County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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The Clerk requires the Defendant to complete a Financial Statement and submit a Petition for a payment plan for fines and costs owed, upon a form supplied by the Clerk.
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
All civil cases must be noticed for a term day docket call with appearance for the setting of a trial date.
Bond hearings require a notice and motion.
The Clerk requires the Defendant to complete a Financial Statement and submit a Petition for a payment plan for fines and costs owed, upon a form supplied by the Clerk.
and an order to present to the Court for approval.
Any person wishing credit for approved community service work must submit a written petition requesting credit for approved community • service
provide proof of community service for any non-profit organization, signed by a third party supervising the community service, on official letterhead including the name of the non-profit organization, the dates and hours worked
The defendant shall provide an affidavit confirming that the Community Service Hours submitted for credit have not nor will be submitted to another Court for the same Community Service Credits.
Any request for changes regarding Restitution Ordered will require a petition, notice and motion and a request for a hearing before the Court.
Filing & Service rules
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance requires a written motion and a hearing unless the Court waives the hearing.
Continuances are granted by the Judge, upon written motion and hearing unless waived by the Court.
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Chambers Communication Rules
The defendant must promptly inform the Court of any change of address.
Defendant shall promptly inform this Court of any change of address.
Criminal cases
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Contact the Judges' office to obtain available dates for bond hearings.
Contact the Judges' office for available dates.
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