Judge Cheryl V. Higgins
Judge • Madison County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideMadison County Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 20 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 10- Applies to
- Payment plan request
A payment-plan request may be filed in the clerk's office and must include a sworn petition on the Clerk's form stating the petitioner's financial condition and affordable monthly installment amount.
- Applies to
- Payment plan request
The petitioner may submit additional financial information for the Court's consideration.
- Applies to
- Payment plan request
A payment-plan request must provide enough specific financial information for evaluation, and the clerk will notify the petitioner and allow additional information if needed.
Fees
All 8A down payment is not required for a deferred or installment payment plan.
Suitable participants may use community service to satisfy fees and court costs, but not restitution or obligations when a Department of Taxation collections fee has been assessed.
Payments under a deferred or installment plan must first be applied to court-ordered restitution and its associated collection costs before other fines or costs.
Formatting
All 1Separate sheets of paper may be used when necessary.
Service
All 1- Applies to
- Final order
- Service
The court mails final orders in civil and criminal cases.
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