Judge J. Bruce Strickland
Judge • Lancaster County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideLancaster County Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 13 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 7- Applies to
- Payment plan request
A payment plan request must identify the requested plan type and, for a deferred or modified deferred plan, the desired due date.
- Applies to
- Payment plan modification request
A defendant may request a payment plan modification at any time, but must file a written request detailing the basis; modification is granted based on a good-faith showing of need.
- Applies to
- Payment plan request
Requests for payments below $50 per month or to waive a required down payment must be made in writing and approved by the judge.
Filing Timing
All 3Community-service proof must be provided every 30 days, measured from entry of the order approving participation.
After 60 days without proof of completed community service, the defendant will be removed from the program and must reapply to participate; the source text ends before completing its statement about credit.
In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and opposing counsel five days before trial.
Communication
All 2Anyone seeking a payment plan covering more than one case must inform the clerk that all outstanding fines, costs, and restitution should be included.
- Contact
- Phone to chambers
Cases are set by agreement at a preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the Court; the latter agreement may be arranged by calling the Judge's office.
Service
All 1- Service
- Mail to court
Mail to the Clerk's Office must be sent to the P.O. Box, not the physical address.
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