Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge James R. McGarry

Judge • Henry County Circuit Court, Virginia

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Henry County Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 9 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Written plan

    Counsel of record may agree to a trial date through a written plan submitted for court approval after obtaining a date from the court's administrative assistant.

  • Applies to
    Payment options notice

    The defendant must receive written notice of the payment options and the community-service credit option.

  • Applies to
    Community service request

    A defendant not under probation supervision must request community service in a letter to the Court.

Service

All 3
  • Applies to
    Final order

    For civil final orders, copies are to be sent as directed by the order.

  • Applies to
    Final order

    For J&DR civil appeals, a copy is distributed to attorneys of record and self-represented parties, and to DCSE and CASA when appropriate.

  • Applies to
    Final order

    Criminal final-order copies are provided upon request.

E-Filing

All 1
  • Electronic recording through Simplifile is accepted.

Fees

All 1
  • A collection fee of 17% of the principal balance due will be applied to the account.

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