Isle of Wight General District Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements2 rules
Defendants entering a payment agreement must file a sworn petition on a Court-provided form stating their financial condition, and the defendant will receive a copy.
Court's wording
I. All defendants entering a deferred, modified deferred, or installment payment agreement are required to file a petition, under oath, with the Court, upon a form by provided by the Court, setting forth his/her financial condition; a copy of such petition will be provided to the defendant.
G. During the duration of a payment agreement, the defendant may request a modification in writing on a form provided by the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Fees and Waivers
Payments may be made by check, money order, credit card, or in-person cash, using the listed payment channels; credit-card payments incur an additional 4% fee.
The payment options are check, money order, credit card, or cash (if the defendant appears in person). The defendant can pay online, by mail, or in person. Payments can be made over the telephone. There is an additional 4% fee for using a credit card.
Criminal cases
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A one-time $10 fee applies when a defendant entering a payment agreement cannot pay in full within 90 days of sentencing, except in the specified cases.
C. A one-time fee of $10 will be assessed upon entering into any payment agreement wherein the defendant is unable to make payment in full within ninety (90) days of sentencing (except for cases in which costs are assessed pursuant to 0$ 17.1-275.1, 17.1-275.2, 17.1-275.4, 17.1-275.7, 17.1-275.8, or 17.1-275.9)
Criminal cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance may be granted by the Clerk on an application made before the court date, or by a Judge on motion in court.
Continuances granted by Clerk on application prior to court date, or on motion by Judge in court.
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Chambers Communication Rules
During a payment agreement, the defendant must promptly inform the Court of any change in mailing address.
D. The defendant is required to promptly inform the Court of any change in mailing address during the term of any payment agreement.
Criminal cases
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