Louisa Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
Proof of community service submitted to the clerk must be on company letterhead and include contact information for verification.
Court's wording
Once approved by the Judge, it is the responsibility of the defendant to provide valid proof of competition of the community service hours to the clerk's office on company letterhead and contact information for verification purposes.
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Each defendant is required to complete a Financial Statement (DC333) to determine his/or her specific financial conditions before determining the frequency and amount of installment payments.
If you wish to perform community service you must file he appropriate motion with he court listing the company and contact information of where you plan on performing the community service.
Once approved by the Judge, it is the responsibility of the defendant to provide valid proof of competition of the community service hours to the clerk's office on company letterhead and contact information for verification purposes.
A Continuance Request Form must be submitted.
Effective July 1, 2024: A defendant whose sole source of income is a Social Security benefit or Supplemental Security Income may fill out form DC210 or notify the court in writing and will not be required to pay until they have another resource of income.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Fees and Waivers
A defendant entering a payment plan is assessed a one-time $10 fee, but only one fee applies to multiple cases finalized at the same time.
A one-time fee of $10.00 will be assessed upon entrance into a payment plan with the Court. If the defendant has multiple cases which were finalized at the same time, only one $10.00 fee will be assessed.
Criminal cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Subsequent continuance requests are referred to a Judge for approval or denial.
Any subsequent continuance requests will be given to Judge to approve or deny.
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The Clerk may grant or approve the first continuance request in a case.
First continuance request (per case) may be granted/approved by the Clerk.
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Chambers Communication Rules
A defendant with a TTP must promptly inform the Court of any mailing address change during the agreement.
Any defendant who enters into a TTP shall promptly inform this Court of any change of mailing address during the term of the TTP.
Criminal cases
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When entering a payment plan, a defendant must notify court staff of unpaid fines and costs owed to other courts.
It is the responsibility of the defendant to notify Louisa County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court staff of any unpaid fines and costs owed to more than one court upon entrance into a payment plan so the Court can take into consideration the financial conditions of the defendant and their ability to pay.
Criminal cases
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Contact the Court for further information or assistance.
Contact the Court for further information and/or assistance.
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