Charlotte Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements2 rules
A motion would need to be filed with the Court for such request. Proof of community service hours must be provided. State form DC-212 must be submitted for work while incarcerated requests.
Should an individual become in default of their second payment agreement, Form DC-211 may be filed with the Court requesting an additional payment agreement. Said request will be referred to the Judge for consideration.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Fines and costs are due within 90 days after the final hearing or judgment.
Fines/Costs are due within 90 days of the final hearing/judgement
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A time-to-pay agreement offered for an extension beyond 90 days defers the payment due date for six months.
Should an individual need an extension beyond 90 days, the Court will offer a time to pay agreement under the following guidelines: 2. Payment due date will be deferred for a period of six (6) months
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Cash, checks, money orders, and debit or credit cards are accepted; card payments incur a 4% convenience fee.
Payment methods accepted - Cash, Check, Money Order, *Debit/Credit Card *4% convenience fee added if paying with Card
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For a time-to-pay agreement offered for an extension beyond 90 days, a one-time $10 fee is assessed.
Should an individual need an extension beyond 90 days, the Court will offer a time to pay agreement under the following guidelines: 1. A one (1) time TEN Dollar ($10.00) fee will be assessed
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A subsequent payment agreement requires a down payment of 10% for balances below $500, or the greater of 5% of the balance and $50 for balances above $500.
Should an individual need an extension beyond their first payment agreement, the Court will offer a subsequent payment agreement under the following guidelines: 1. A down payment will be required as follows: a. Ten (10%) percent of outstanding balance if balance is less than $500.00 b. Five (5%) percent or $50.00 (whichever is greater) of outstanding balance if balance is more than $500.00
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A person whose sole financial resource is Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income need not pay until another resource or income becomes available, and the account will not go to collections while that sole income remains unchanged; restitution remains due as ordered.
Should your SOLE financial resource be from Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income, then you are not required to pay until you have another resource or income. As long as your sole income remains unchanged, your account will not go to collections. Please understand that any RESTITUTION you may have been ordered to pay is NOT included in this exemption of payment and is due as the court has ordered.
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Unpaid accounts will be pursued through Court Debt Collection.
Unpaid accounts will be pursued through Court Debt Collection
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If requested, community service or qualifying work performed while incarcerated may be credited in lieu of fines and costs at $12.77 per hour; incarcerated work must have occurred after July 1, 2023, and the option does not cover restitution, restitution interest, or collection fees.
Pursuant to Virginia Code §19.2-354.C, community service and work while incarcerated shall be permitted if requested in lieu of fines and costs, this option does not apply to restitution, restitution interest or collection fees. Work while incarcerated must have occurred after July 1, 2023. Credit in the amount of $12.77, Virginia's current minimum wage, will be given for each community service and work while incarcerated hour performed.
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A collection fee will be added to unpaid accounts.
A collection fee will be added to unpaid accounts
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The Clerk grants the first continuance; subsequent continuances must be requested by motion and are handled by a Judge.
First continuance granted by Clerk; subsequently by Judge on motion.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Individuals must notify the Court of any change of address.
You must notify the Court of any change of address
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The Clerk's Office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM and closed from 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM for lunch.
Clerk's Office Hours 8:00AM - 4:30PM Closed 12:00pm to 12:30pm for Lunch
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