King George County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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2) Upon a second or subsequent violation, I will be required to complete a Petition provided by the Court which may result in additional costs such as a down payment.
Cases are set on Term day by praecipe.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Fax only time-sensitive documents; it is not necessary to fax and mail every pleading.
Fax ONLY time sensitive documents, it is not necessary to fax AND mail every pleading.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Orders are sent to attorneys by email; provide a valid email address for all parties or a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Orders are sent to attorneys by email. Please provide a valid email address for all parties or provide a self-addressed stamped envelope.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Restitution must be paid as ordered and, if the order does not provide a payment plan, before fines and costs; after restitution is paid, at least $50 is due every 30 days toward fines and costs.
_______ I owe $ _______________ for RESTITUTION, to be paid as determined by the Restitution Order entered in Court. Order is attached to this payment plan. If a payment plan is not expressly outlined in the order, Restitution will be paid before all fines and costs until paid in full. Upon full payment of Restitution, payments of a minimum rate of $50.00, every 30 days, beginning _____________________ will be required of me to satisfy any fines and costs. It is my responsibility to be aware of balances, what to pay, and when.
Criminal cases
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When only costs or fines are owed, payments of at least $50—or a higher agreed amount—are due every 30 days until paid in full.
_______ I ONLY owe COSTS and/or FINES. I agree to pay a minimum rate of (check one): ____ $50.00 or ___ higher (state amount you agree to pay): _________, every 30 days, beginning on ___________________ until paid in full. It is my responsibility to be aware of the balance and what to pay, and when.
Criminal cases
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The document states that failure to pay fines or restitution or entering into and staying current on a payment agreement within 60 days of judgment will incur a 17% collection penalty.
Case balances may change as the Clerk receives updates. (In accordance with Code §19.2-349, failure to pay fines/restitution or entering into and staying current on a payment agreement within 60 days of the date of judgment will incur a 17% penalty “to help offset the costs associated with employing such individuals or contracting with such agencies or individuals” assisting in collection. The Clerk cannot remove, reduce or alter collection fees.)
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Payment Plan Violations and Penalties
A check or credit-card payment returned as bad terminates the payment plan and results in an additional fee of $50 or 10% of the payment amount, whichever is greater.
NOTICE: PAYMENT WITH CHECK OR CREDIT CARD RETURNED AS BAD WILL RESULT IN TERMINATION OF YOUR PAYMENT PLAN, COLLECTION OF AN ADDITIONAL $50.00 FEE, OR 10% OF THE AMOUNT OF PAYMENT, WHICHEVER IS GREATER PURSUANT TO §17.1-275(A)28.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Payment Plan Violations and Penalties
After a first payment-plan violation, the defendant must return to the Clerk for a new plan with a $100 down payment or petition the Court.
I, acknowledge that if I violate the terms of the payment plan: 1) Upon a first violation, I must return to the Clerk and enter into a new payment plan which shall result in a down payment of $100.00, or otherwise petition the Court.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Payment Plan Violations and Penalties
Online payments for multiple cases must be applied to the oldest case first and then to subsequent cases in numerical order; an error must be reported to the Clerk’s office immediately.
_______ I know that I have MULTIPLE cases as referenced above. I understand that if I make any payments online at www.vacourts.gov it is my responsibility to pay the oldest case first, and then any subsequent cases in numerical order as to maintain fluidity of the payment plan. If I pay out of order it may result in me being in default of this payment plan. If I make an error it is my responsibility to contact the Clerk’s office immediately.
Criminal cases
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A defendant whose sole financial resource is Social Security or Supplemental Security income is not required to pay until another resource or income is available, but court-ordered restitution remains due.
_______ I understand that since my sole financial resource is a Social Security benefit or Supplemental Security income, that I am not required to pay until I have another resource or income. As long as my sole income remains unchanged, I understand my account will not go to collections. I also understand that any restitution that may have been ordered to pay is NOT included in this exemption of payment and is due as the court has ordered.
Criminal cases
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Payments may be made to the Clerk in person or online using the listed payment methods, not by phone; payers must provide identifying information, and mailed payments require it on the check or money-order memo and a self-addressed stamped envelope for the receipt.
Payments must be made to the: Clerk of Circuit Court. We accept cash, check, money order, cashier’s check or credit card (Visa or Mastercard) in person or online at www.vacourts.gov (we do not take payment over the phone). You must inform the clerk of your name and social security or case number when paying in person, if by mail please write this information on the memo of your check/money order. A self-addressed stamped envelope is required to return your receipt if mailed.
Criminal cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Motions are scheduled through Judge's Chambers.
Motions are scheduled through Judge's Chambers.
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After the agreement is entered, the Clerk cannot change payment amounts or dates, and the defendant must notify the Court in writing of any address change until payment is complete.
_______ I understand that the clerk cannot alter payment amounts or payment date once this agreement has been entered. Additionally, I agree to notify the Court, in writing, of any change in my address until payment is made in full.
Criminal cases
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The Clerk's Office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and lists its phone number as (540) 775-3322.
Clerk's Office Hours 8:00AM - 4:00PM PHONE (540) 775-3322
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