Henry County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements4 rules
The defendant shall be given written notice of those payment options and of the option of earning credit toward discharge of fines and costs through the performance of community service work.
Otherwise, the defendant shall make his request in the form of a letter to the Court.
At any time during the duration of a deferred or installment payment plan agreement, the defendant may request a modification of the agreement in writing on Form DC-211, and the Court may grant such modification based on a good faith showing of need.
Pursuant to Rule 1:20, counsel of record may agree to a trial date as a part of a written plan prepared and submitted to the court for approval pursuant to Rule 1:18, after obtaining a trial date from the court's administrative assistant.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Electronic recording through Simplifile is accepted.
eRecording from Simplifile is now accepted.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Criminal final-order copies are provided upon request.
Criminal: Upon request.
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For civil final orders, copies are to be sent as directed by the order.
Civil: send copies as directed by order;
Page 1 | Distribution of Final Orders Procedures
For J&DR civil appeals, a copy is distributed to attorneys of record and self-represented parties, and to DCSE and CASA when appropriate.
J&DR Civil Appeals: Copy to attorneys of record and parties pro se, DCSE and CASA when appropriate;
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Filing Fees and Waivers
A collection fee of 17% of the principal balance due will be applied to the account.
In addition, a collection fee pursuant to §19.2-349, currently 17% of the principal balance due will be applied to the account.
Criminal cases
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