Henrico General District Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements11 rules
Petitioners must bring the listed DMV records and other applicable documents and information when petitioning for a restricted license.
Court's wording
Please BRING the following items when you petition for a restricted license: • DMV Compliance summary (dated within 7 days) • DMV Driving record (dated within 7 days) • ASAP Letter (if needed) • Work hours and work address • School and medical address
A certification that the tenant received the Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities must be provided when filing an unlawful detainer.
Court's wording
Effective July 1, 2026, in order to file an Unlawful Detainer in Henrico General District Court, you must provide the following at the time of filing: • Certification that the tenant was provided with the Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities (Virginia Code Section 55.1-1204)
A 14-day Pay or Quit Notice must be provided when filing an unlawful detainer.
Court's wording
Effective July 1, 2026, in order to file an Unlawful Detainer in Henrico General District Court, you must provide the following at the time of filing: • 14-day Pay or Quit Notice (Virginia Code Section 55.1-1245)
The defendant is required to sign Part I (Order for Payment Agreement) of Form DC-210, Acknowledgement of Suspension or Revocation of Driver’s License, when requesting a deferred payment or installment plan.
You must complete and file district court form DC-212 (Payment of Fines and Costs – Work While Incarcerated) with the court to receive this benefit.
If you are convicted and qualify for this exemption, you must fill out a DC-210 (Fines and Costs Payment Agreement/Acknowledgment of Driver’s License Status) indicating your current financial status.
To request community service, please complete district court form DC-211 (Petition for Payment Agreement for Fines and Costs OR Request to Modify Existing Agreement) and file with the clerk’s office.
Please write your name and case number on the check or money order.
Time to pay agreements may not be set up online; however, if you live more than 50 miles from the court, you may request a time to pay agreement by mail or by facsimile (804-501-5778) by submitting a signed letter indicating that you live more than 50 miles away and need additional time to pay.
If you live more than 50 miles from the court, you may request a subsequent payment agreement by mail or by facsimile (804-501-5778) by submitting a signed letter indicating that you live more than 50 miles away and need additional time to pay. Please provide a telephone number where we can contact you regarding the required down payment.
A defendant who enters into a payment agreement shall promptly inform the court in writing of any change of mailing address during the term of the agreement.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Restricted License requests are handled on a walk-in basis Monday through Friday, and petitions must be filed in person.
Restricted License requests are handled on a walk-in basis Monday - Friday Petitions must be filed in person
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File the motion in person, or, if you live more than 50 miles from the court, submit it in writing by fax or email.
You must file your motion in person, or you may file it in writing (to include faxing to 804-501-7388 or e-mailing to henricogd@vacourts.gov) if you live more than 50 miles from the court.
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Appeals must be filed in person, except that people who live more than 50 miles from the court may file in writing by mail, fax, or email.
Appeals must be filed in person. However, if you live more than 50 miles from the court, your appeal may be filed in writing and sent via mail, fax, or e-mail.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The Clerk will reject documents outside the filing policy, including specified materials and more than the original plus one copy of a document to be served on an individual party, and return them without prejudice to filing the action.
The Clerk's Office will NOT accept medical records, leases, non-required statements of account, any exhibits to be offered at a hearing or trial, more than the original and one copy of any document to be served on an individual party, or any other documents not required to be filed by statute or the rules; 4. Any documents that are submitted for filing contrary to the above policy will be returned to the party/attorney submitting them without prejudice to the filing of the action;
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A restricted license not picked up within seven days will be void.
***Any restricted licenses NOT picked up within 7 days will be void ***
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A motion to reopen must be filed within 60 calendar days after the trial date.
If convicted by the General District Court, you have the right to file a motion to reopen your case within 60 calendar days after your trial date.
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File the motion by 1:00 p.m. for it to be handled the same day.
The motion must be filed by 1:00p.m. to be handled the same day.
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Appeal paperwork must be filed and received by 4:00 p.m. on the 10th calendar day after trial, or by 4 p.m. the following business day if the Court is closed on the 10th day.
You have the right to file an appeal within 10 calendar days after your trial date. If you wish to note an appeal, the paperwork must be filed and received by 4:00pm on the 10th calendar day. If the 10th day falls on a date the Court is closed, you have until 4p.m. the following business day to appeal.
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To be heard on the same day’s 11:00 am Protective Order docket on Friday, petitions must be filed by 10:00 am.
Friday: Petitions must be filed no later than 10:00 am to be heard that same day on the 11:00 am Protective Order docket.
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To be heard on the same day’s 1:30 pm Protective Order docket Monday through Thursday, petitions must be filed by 11:00 am.
Monday through Thursday: Petitions must be filed no later than 11:00 am to be heard that same day on the 1:30 pm Protective Order docket.
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For the listed charges, compliance may be documented before the assigned court date on the summons.
Pursuant to Virginia Code §16.1-69.48:1 the following charges may be complied with law by presenting appropriate documentation of compliance BEFORE the assigned court date on your summons.
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Petitions filed after 12:00 pm will be ready for pickup in two business days between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm.
Petitions filed after 12:00 pm will be ready for pick-up in 2 business days between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm.
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Petitions filed by 12:00 pm will be ready for pickup the next business day between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm.
Petitions filed by 12:00 pm will be ready for pick-up the next business day between 1:00 pm and 3:30 pm.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Fines and costs are due upon conviction.
Payment is due upon conviction.
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A defendant who previously defaulted must make a down payment of 10% when $500 or less is due, or 5% or $50, whichever is greater, when more than $500 is due.
When a defendant has previously defaulted on a payment agreement, the defendant will be required to make a down payment as follows: • Total amount due is $500 or less – 10% of the amount owed • Total amount due is more than $500 - 5% down payment or $50.00, whichever is greater
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If the account is not paid in full or covered by a new agreement by the due date, it becomes delinquent and the delinquent amount increases by 14%.
If the defendant does not pay the account in full or enter into a new payment agreement by the given due date, the account will be considered delinquent, and the delinquent amounts owed shall be increased by fourteen (14%) percent to help offset the costs of collections.
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Payments must be applied to restitution before fines and costs.
Restitution: State law requires that all payments be applied to restitution before fines and costs.
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When a case has been referred for collection enforcement, the increased-rate fee must be collected when restitution is paid.
If your case has been referred for collection enforcement, the increased rate fee must be collected at the time of the restitution payment.
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Restitution is not covered by the exemption, must be paid as ordered, and untimely payment results in collection referral.
Restitution is NEVER exempt and must be paid as ordered by the Court; failure to pay restitution in a timely manner will result in the account being sent to collections.
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Page 2 | Social Security Exemptions
A non-exempt defendant unable to pay fines and costs within 90 days may apply to the Court for a payment agreement.
Any defendant who is not exempt and who cannot pay their fines and costs within 90 days may apply to the Court for a payment agreement.
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Interest does not accrue for the specified 180-day periods after conviction or release, or during incarceration.
No interest shall accrue for 180 days from the date of conviction, during any period of incarceration, or for 180 days from release of incarceration if the sentence included an active period of incarceration.
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A one-time $10 fee is added to an agreement when the defendant requests more than 90 days to pay.
If the defendant requests more than 90 days to pay, there will be a one-time fee of $10.00 added per agreement.
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A defendant whose sole income is Social Security or SSI is exempt from paying fines and costs until another income source exists, and the account is not sent to collections and accrues no interest while that condition continues.
If a defendant’s sole source of income is a social security payment or supplemental security income, that defendant is exempt from making payments towards fines and costs until the defendant has another source of income. The account will not be sent to collections and interest will not accrue while a defendant’s sole financial income is through social security benefits.
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Community service credits cannot be applied to restitution.
Community service shall not be credited towards any restitution.
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Each debit- or credit-card payment incurs a 4% convenience fee.
A 4% convenience fee is added each time a payment is made with a debit or credit card.
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Community service is an option for payment of fines and costs if the defendant is unable to make payments. All community service must be completed through the Henrico Community Corrections Program (CCP) and must be done promptly and in accordance with CCP guidelines. Each hour of community service performed will be credited at $12.77 per hour towards your fine(s) and costs. Failure to comply with all CCP guidelines or to complete a minimum of ten hours per month, without good cause, will result in your removal from the program.
Community service is an option for payment of fines and costs if the defendant is unable to make payments. All community service must be completed through the Henrico Community Corrections Program (CCP) and must be done promptly and in accordance with CCP guidelines. Each hour of community service performed will be credited at $12.77 per hour towards your fine(s) and costs. Failure to comply with all CCP guidelines or to complete a minimum of ten hours per month, without good cause, will result in your removal from the program.
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Court costs are due if the judge complies the charge on the court date.
If the judge complies your charge on the court date, you will be responsible to pay court costs.
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Payments may be made in person at the clerk’s office Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4) Pay in PERSON at the clerk’s office between 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Payments may be made by credit card by telephone at the stated number and extension, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
3) Pay by TELEPHONE with a CREDIT CARD by calling 804-501-4723, extension #2, between 8:00a.m. and 4:00p.m. Monday through Friday. Please have your credit card ready.
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Fines and costs may be paid by mailing a check or money order to the court’s stated address.
2) Pay by MAIL by mailing checks or money orders to: Henrico General District Court Post Office Box 90775 Henrico, VA 23273
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Fines and costs may be paid online through the Virginia Courts website.
1) Pay ONLINE at www.vacourts.gov Click on Pay Traffic Tickets and Other Offenses under Online Services.
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An initial payment agreement does not require a down payment, although the defendant may choose to make one.
There is no down payment required to enter into a payment agreement; however, you may make a down payment if you wish to do so.
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Qualifying work performed while incarcerated is credited at minimum wage less wages received.
Work performed while incarcerated will be credited at minimum wage minus wages received.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances are considered by a judge on motion or upon agreement of the Commonwealth's Attorney and the defendant.
Continuances considered by Judge on motion or on agreement of Commonwealth's Attorney & defendant.
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Chambers Communication Rules
If a defendant exempted because of Social Security income obtains another income source, the defendant must contact the clerk’s office to enter a payment agreement.
Should circumstances change and there is an additional source of income, the defendant must contact the clerk’s office to enter into a payment agreement.
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A qualifying request for a time-to-pay agreement may be sent to the court by fax at 804-501-5778.
Time to pay agreements may not be set up online; however, if you live more than 50 miles from the court, you may request a time to pay agreement by mail or by facsimile (804-501-5778) by submitting a signed letter indicating that you live more than 50 miles away and need additional time to pay.
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Page 1 | Payment Plans (DC-210) Policy and Procedure
A qualifying request for a subsequent payment agreement may be sent to the court by fax at 804-501-5778.
If you live more than 50 miles from the court, you may request a subsequent payment agreement by mail or by facsimile (804-501-5778) by submitting a signed letter indicating that you live more than 50 miles away and need additional time to pay.
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