Henrico Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Adjournments
- Continuance requests should be submitted as early as possible and no later than three business days before the court date.
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Document Filing Requirements7 rules
ALL parties must sign the form unless a valid protective order from any jurisdiction is in effect
This form must be completed in its entirety.
A DC-210 is required for a deferred agreement and may be completed and returned by mail, but the plan does not begin until the Court receives it.
Court's wording
A DC-210 (Fines and Costs Payment Agreement) must be completed in person at the Henrico JDR Clerk's office. A DC-210 may be completed by mail and returned by mail to Henrico JDR Clerk's office, however the deferred/installment plan does not begin until received by the Court
It is the responsibility of the defendant to notify the court of their income status to receive the exemption. DC-210 is still required and defendant must provide sworn testimony to the Clerk to verify the claim before an exemption will be granted.
A written request is required and preferred on miscellaneous motion to the Court
Community service hours will be credited in the amount of Virginia minimum wage and the hours must be documented in writing from the not-for-profit organization/entity representative or supervisor
PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE PAGE 2 (IT CONTAINS THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO CONTACT YOU.)
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions may be submitted by mail, fax, or at the Clerk’s Office window.
Motions can be submitted via: Mail (P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273), Fax 804-501-4756, or Clerk’s Office window at the Courthouse.
Page 1 | MOTION FOR REMOTE HEARING
Evidence may be submitted by mail, fax, or at the Clerk’s Office window.
Evidence can be submitted via: Mail (P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273), Fax 804-501-4756, or Clerk’s Office window at the Courthouse .
Page 1 | MOTION FOR REMOTE HEARING
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Exhibits to be presented must be submitted to the Court at least 3 business days before the hearing.
Exhibits* to be presented: None Documents Pictures Objects _________________________________ *Exhibits shall be submitted to the Court at least 3 business days prior to hearing.
Page 1 | MOTION FOR REMOTE HEARING
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The form includes a certification that a copy was sent to counsel of record and, if no protective order is in place, to any unrepresented parties.
I certify that a copy has been sent to counsel of record, if any, and/or to any parties not represented by a lawyer if no protective order is in place.
Page 1 | Continuance Request Form
The Clerk’s office notifies the requesting party, who must then notify all other parties to the case.
The Clerk’s office will notify the REQUESTING party. The requesting party then shall notice all other parties to the case.
Page 2 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE REQUEST
Filing Fees and Waivers
A $10 Time to Pay fee may be assessed when a deferred agreement is entered.
A $10.00 Time to Pay fee may be assessed upon entering into the agreement
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Deferred Agreement
A 17% fee is assessed on delinquent accounts at least 91 days old if no time-to-pay plan has been entered, and interest begins accruing after 181 days.
A fee of 17% is assessed on all delinquent accounts, 91 days or older, if a time to pay plan has not been entered; and interest will begin to accrue after 181 days
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Deferred Agreement
A $10 Time to Pay fee may be assessed when an installment agreement is entered, unless it was collected on a previous agreement.
A $10.00 Time to Pay fee may be assessed upon entering into the agreement unless it was collected on a previous agreement
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Installment Agreement
A 4% fee is charged whenever a payment is made by credit or debit card.
A 4% fee is charged at any time a credit or debit card is used to make a payment
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Deferred Agreement
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Confidential information must be placed in a sealed envelope.
CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION – PLACE IN SEALED ENVELOPE
Page 2 | Contact Information for ALL Remote Participants including the Parties
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
All motions for continuance must be made using the continuance form available on the court's website or from the Clerk's office.
All motions for continuance are to be made on the continuance form available on the court's website and from the Clerk's office.
Page 1 | Continuance Policy
Only a judge may grant a continuance or excuse appearances.
Only a Judge may grant a continuance and excuse appearances.
Page 2 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE REQUEST
Continuance requests should be submitted as early as possible and no later than three business days before the court date.
All requests should be submitted as early as possible, but no later than *3 business days prior to the court date
Page 2 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE REQUEST
An individual continuance request indicates an effort to contact the other party by text, phone, or email, with a separate option for an individual request due to an active protective order.
Individual Request AND have made effort to contact other party via Text Phone Email Individual Request due to ACTIVE PROTECTIVE ORDER
Page 1 | Continuance Request Form
Chambers Communication Rules
A completed form may be submitted to the Clerk’s office by fax, mail, or in person; the instructions provide the fax number, mailing address, in-person address, and in-person hours.
Fully completed form may be submitted to the Clerk’s office via: Fax: (804) 501-4756 Mail: P.O. Box 90775 Henrico, VA 23273 In person: 4201 E. Parham Road Henrico, VA 23228 Mon-Fri 8am-4pm
Page 2 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE REQUEST
If a judge has not ruled on the request, the Clerk’s office cannot advise whether an appearance is required.
If no decision has been rendered by a judge, the Clerk’s office will be unable to advise whether you must appear.
Page 2 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE REQUEST
The requesting party must follow up with the Clerk’s Office to learn whether the judge granted the request.
IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FOLLOW-UP WITH THE CLERK’S OFFICE TO SEE IF THE JUDGE HAS GRANTED YOUR REQUEST.
Page 1 | MOTION FOR REMOTE HEARING
A defendant may submit a written request to the Clerk at any time to modify an established deferred or installment agreement.
Requests for modifications to an established deferred/installment agreement may be made at any time, in writing with the Henrico JR Clerk's office.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER