Halifax Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Filing & Service rules
Filing Fees and Waivers
A time-to-pay agreement for an account previously in default requires a down payment of 10% when the amount owed is $500 or less, or 5% when it is $501 or more.
When entering a time to pay agreement on accounts previously in default, down payment is required as follows: 1. If amount owed is $500.00 or less, then 10% of the total amount is owed; 2. If the amount owed is $501.00 or more, then 5% of the total amount is owed.
Criminal cases
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Payment is due within 90 days of trial; a defendant may request up to six additional months, subject to a one-time $10 fee.
If paid in full within (90) days of trial date, then no further action is required. If defendant requests additional time (beyond 90 days from trial date) pursuant to Virginia Code Section 19.2-354, then one- time $10.00 fee will be assessed to account and additional time granted up to (6) months
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Delinquent accounts are transmitted to the Virginia Department of Taxation for collection, and a collection fee is added.
All delinquent accounts will be transmitted to Virginia Department of Taxation for collection and collection fee shall be added.
Criminal cases
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Requested community service, including work performed while incarcerated, may be used in lieu of fines and court costs; hours are calculated by dividing the amount owed by the current minimum wage, and restitution is excluded.
Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 19.2-354.C, community service shall be permitted if requested in lieu of fines and court costs to include work performed while incarcerated. Amount owed divided by current minimum wage amount determines the hours of community service. Community service shall not be granted on any amount owed for restitution.
Criminal cases
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Interest accrues 180 days after fines and costs are assessed if the defendant is not on an active payment plan.
Interest shall accrue 180 days after fines and costs assessed if defendant is not on an active payment plan.
Criminal cases
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A new payment agreement does not require a down payment.
When entering into a new payment agreement, no down payment is required.
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A defendant whose sole financial resource is Social Security or supplemental security income is exempt from paying fines and costs, but not restitution.
Pursuant to Virginia Code Section 19.2-354.1, any case in which the defendant owes fines and costs and where such defendant's sole financial resource is a social security benefit or supplemental security income, such defendant shall be exempt from payment. This exemption shall not be granted on any restitution owed.
Criminal cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A judge may grant a continuance on motion, and the clerk may grant one for valid reasons.
Continuances granted by Judge on motion or granted by Clerk for valid reasons.
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