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Judge Theresa W. Carter

Judge • Charlottesville General District Court, Virginia

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Charlottesville General District Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 28 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Fees

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  • Fines and fees may be paid by cash, check, or credit card.

  • Fee
    4

    A 4% convenience fee applies to credit or debit card payments.

  • Anyone needing time to pay must appear in the clerk’s office.

Adjournments

All 9

  • For misdemeanor and felony continuances, contact the Commonwealth Attorney's office, submit the agreed date to the judge in writing before court, state that all parties agreed, and ensure counsel notified the defendant of the new date.

  • A judge grants a first civil continuance when all parties agree, and the plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel must submit a letter.

  • The clerk's office may grant one continuance for a prepayable offense, through the involved officer's next court date.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Deferred payment plan

    A person seeking time to pay will be asked to sign a DC-210 acknowledgment.

  • Applies to
    Deferred payment plan

    A person seeking a due-date extension must sign a DC-210 acknowledgment.

  • Applies to
    Deferred payment plan

    To set up a payment plan after default, submit financial information so the judge can determine the plan amount and monthly payment.

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