Judge Joshua P. DeFord
Judge • King William County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideKing William County Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 7 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Timing
All 3Jury instructions must be submitted three days before trial.
Praecipes must be filed seven days before Civil Term Day.
The certification disclosing generative-AI use in proposed exhibits must be filed at least ten days before any trial or evidentiary hearing.
Filing Requirements
All 3- Applies to
- Certification
- Must include
- ai disclosure
Attorneys and pro se litigants must file a certification disclosing generative-AI use in proposed exhibits at least ten days before any trial or evidentiary hearing.
- Applies to
- Court submission
- Must include
- ai disclosure
Attorneys and pro se litigants must include a written generative-AI disclosure certification at the end of or attached to covered materials submitted to the Court.
- Applies to
- Filing
- Must include
- ai disclosure
The disclosure form states that the filer acknowledges AI use, certifies review and compliance, and limits the certification to the instant filing.
Fees
All 1- Fee
- 10
- Applies to
- Payment plan
In District Court, the court may assess a one-time account-management fee of up to $10.00 when a defendant enters a payment plan.
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