Judge Matthew D. Nelson
Judge • Colonial Heights General District Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideColonial Heights General District Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 17 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Fees
All 6People paying by coin at the Chesterfield County Clerk’s Office must remain present until the receipt is presented.
For coin payments at the City of Colonial Heights, payors must provide their own rolled-coin packages, labeled with the debtor’s full name and case number.
People paying by coin at the City of Colonial Heights Clerk’s Office must remain present until the receipt is presented.
Filing Requirements
All 5- Applies to
- Community service proof letter
To receive community-service credit, an individual must submit an original letter with the specified information and authentication to the Clerk's office by the payment due date.
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- Payment agreement modification request
A request to modify a payment agreement must be made in writing on a financial form.
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- Subsequent payment agreement request
A request for a subsequent payment agreement must be made in writing on a financial form available on the internet.
Adjournments
All 3Continuances are granted by the judge.
For trials more than 3 weeks away, contact the Clerk's Office to request a continuance.
For trials less than 3 weeks away, continuances are granted only by motion and order.
Communication
All 2A person unable to comply with a payment agreement must contact the Clerk's office to request a modification in writing on a financial form.
For continuances involving trials more than 3 weeks away, contact the Clerk's Office.
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