Halifax General District Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Communication
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Document Filing Requirements1 rule
However, you must complete the necessary form to provide this information.
Filing & Service rules
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Criminal, civil, and traffic continuances may be granted by a judge or clerk only if all parties agree and good cause is shown.
Criminal, Civil, & Traffic continuances granted by Judge or clerk if agreeable to all parties and good cause shown
Page 1 | Continuance Policy
A defendant may request additional time beyond 90 days from trial; a one-time $10 fee is assessed and additional time is granted.
If defendant requests additional time (beyond 90 days from trial date) pursuant to Virginia Code Section §19.2-354, then a one-time $10.00 fee will be assessed to the account and additional time granted.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Collection of Court Ordered Fines, Costs and Restitution
Chambers Communication Rules
Extension requests may be made by telephone.
All requests for extensions may be made in person, by telephone or fax.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Collection of Court Ordered Fines, Costs and Restitution
The Clerk’s Office is listed as open from 8:30AM to 4:30PM and provides the phone number (434) 476-3385.
Clerk's Office Hours 8:30AM - 4:30PM PHONE (434) 476-3385
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