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Lee General District Court, Virginia

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Filing Requirements

A person under an existing Payment Agreement may petition the Court in writing to modify that agreement.

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Filing & Service rules

Filing Fees and Waivers

A one-time $10 fee is added to costs when more than 90 days are needed to pay.

If you need more than Ninety (90) days to pay, a one-time $10 fee is added to your costs.

Page 1 | 2. If You Need More Than Forty Days to Pay

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

For all other cases, a continuance is granted at the judge’s discretion upon a timely motion.

All Other Cases: continuance granted at Judge's discretion upon timely motion.

Page 1 | Continuance Policy

For traffic cases, the clerk grants the first continuance.

Traffic Cases: first continuance granted by the clerk.

Page 1 | Continuance Policy

Common questions about Lee General District Court, Virginia rules

What must be included with petition filings in Lee General District Court, Virginia?

A request to modify an existing Payment Agreement must be submitted to the Court in writing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 4. Modification of Existing Payment Agreement

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Lee General District Court, Virginia?

For traffic cases, the clerk grants the first continuance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Continuance Policy

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Lee General District Court, Virginia?

A fee is required for covered filings. A one-time $10 fee is added to costs when more than 90 days are needed to pay.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2. If You Need More Than Forty Days to Pay
Complete rules summary for Lee General District Court, Virginia

A one-time $10 fee is added to costs when more than 90 days are needed to pay.

A request to modify an existing Payment Agreement must be submitted to the Court in writing.

For traffic cases, the clerk grants the first continuance.

For all other cases, a continuance is granted at the judge’s discretion upon a timely motion.

More Judges in Lee General District Court, Virginia

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