Clarke County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule
At the hearing, the individual seeking credit must present attested work records, show that the hours were performed after June 30, 2020, and prove that they have not and will not be applied to fines and costs in another court.
Court's wording
A hearing will be scheduled where the individual seeking the credit will need to: a. Present attested records verifying the work for which credit is sought; b. Show that the hours for which credit is sought were performed after June 30, 2020; and c. Prove to the Court, by testimony or other evidence, that the hours submitted to this Court have not been, and will not be, applied to fines and costs owed to any other court.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A request for community service credit for work performed during imprisonment must be made by motion after release from incarceration.
However, a request for the credit must be made by motion to the court following release from incarceration.
Criminal cases
Page 3 | B. While incarcerated
An individual approved to perform community service in lieu of paying fines and costs must submit timesheets to the Clerk monthly.
If an individual has been approved to perform Community Service work in lieu of payment of fine and costs, then the individual must submit monthly timesheets to the Clerk.
Criminal cases
Page 3 | Community Service Policy
Praecipes must be filed at least seven days before Motion Day.
Praecipes must be filed not less that 7 days preceding Motion Day.
Page 1 | Terms of Court and General Information
A request for credit filed while the individual is still incarcerated will be dismissed without prejudice, with instructions to file after release.
If a request for credit for the performance of Community Service Work during imprisonment is filed while an individual is still incarcerated, the request will be dismissed without prejudice with instructions for post-release filing.
Criminal cases
Page 3 | B. While incarcerated
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Clarke County mails final orders to attorneys and unrepresented parties, or faxes them upon request.
Clarke County mails the final orders to the attorneys and unrepresented parties, or if requested, we fax the orders.
Page 1 | Terms of Court and General Information