Judge Calvin S. Spencer Jr.

In accordance with Virginia Code Section 19.2-349, failure to pay fines and/or restitution or entering into and staying current on a payment agreement within 180 days of the date of judgment will incur a 17% penalty "to help offset the costs associated with employing such individuals or contracting with such agencies or individuals" assisting in collecting.

A defendant unable to pay fines and costs in full within 30 days of conviction or another authorized disposition may enter a deferred, modified deferred, or installment payment agreement.

The Clerk cannot remove, reduce, or alter the stated penalty fee.

Applies to

Ability to pay assessment

The Court assesses ability to pay using a written financial statement on form DC-211 or, if the defendant is in court, a colloquy addressing financial resources, while considering obligations and fines and costs owed in other courts.

Applies to

Payment plan modification request

A defendant may request a plan modification in writing on form DC-211, and the Court may grant it upon a good-faith showing of need.

Applies to

Community service approval

Community service must be arranged with the organization in advance, approved by the Court on Clerk-provided forms, and performed at an eligible 501(c)(3) organization or Virginia political subdivision.

A defendant with an installment or deferred payment agreement must promptly inform the court of any mailing-address change during the agreement.

Contact

Email

Civil-case settings must be requested in writing; email is preferred for sending the request.