Henrico General District Court, Virginia Document Filing Requirements

CRITICALCriminal cases

To receive credit for qualifying work performed while incarcerated, the defendant must complete and file Form DC-212 with the court.

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.

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A convicted defendant who qualifies for the Social Security exemption must complete Form DC-210 to indicate current financial status.

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.

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A request for community service must be made using Form DC-211, filed with the clerk’s office.

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.

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Petitioners must bring the listed DMV records and other applicable documents and information when petitioning for a restricted license.

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

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Unlawful detainer filing

A certification that the tenant received the Statement of Tenant Rights and Responsibilities must be provided when filing an unlawful detainer.

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)

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Unlawful detainer filing

A 14-day Pay or Quit Notice must be provided when filing an unlawful detainer.

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)

CRITICALCriminal cases

A defendant requesting a deferred or installment payment plan must sign Part I of Form DC-210, including the acknowledgment concerning driver’s-license suspension or revocation.

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.

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Payment check or money order

A mailed check or money order must include the defendant’s name and case number.

Please write your name and case number on the check or money order.

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Subsequent payment agreement request

A person living more than 50 miles from the court may request a subsequent agreement by mail or fax with a signed letter stating the distance and need for more time, and must provide a telephone number for contact about the down payment.

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.

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Address change notice

A defendant with a payment agreement must promptly notify the court in writing of any mailing-address change during the agreement.

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.

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Time to pay agreement request

Time-to-pay agreements cannot be set up online; a person living more than 50 miles away may request one by mail or fax with a signed letter stating the distance and need for more time.

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.