Charles City Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Communication
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Instructions must be submitted 2 days prior to trial.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A praecipe to set a civil case must be submitted seven days before Term Day.
Civil cases set by praecipe submitted seven days preceding Term Day.
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Instructions are due two days before trial.
Instructions must be submitted 2 days prior to trial.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Final civil orders are mailed using postage-paid, self-addressed envelopes provided by the parties.
Final civil orders are distributed using regular mail with postage paid self addressed envelopes provided by the parties.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
In District Court, a one-time account-management fee of up to $10 may be assessed when a defendant enters a payment plan.
11. In District Court only, when a defendant enters into a payment plan, the District Court may assess a one-time fee not to exceed $10.00 to cover the costs of management of the defendant's account until such account is paid in full.
Criminal cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Civil trials are set by conference call with the Judge.
Civil cases are set for trial by conference call with the Judge.
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