Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances.
Criminal cases
If a case is not past its current due date, the defendant may request additional time to pay.
If your cases are NOT past the current due date you can request additional Time to Pay
Criminal cases
A defendant unable to pay within the permitted time may request an additional 60 days, subject to the stated payment requirements based on the amount owed.
If you find that you are unable to fulfill this obligation within the time permitted, you may ask for an additional 60 days which requires a payment of 10% if total owed is less than $500. For totals over $500 a payment of $50 or 5% of balance (whichever is greater) will be required.
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Fairfax County General District Court, Virginia?
If a case is not past its current due date, the defendant may request additional time to pay.
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