Court Rules
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Judge Brendan U. Dunning

Judge • Mecklenburg Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia

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Mecklenburg Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 13 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Fees

All 8

  • Fines and costs are due within 90 days after the final hearing or judgment.

  • Fee
    $10

    The first time-to-pay agreement carries a one-time $10 fee and defers the payment due date for six months.

  • A subsequent payment agreement requires a down payment of 10% of balances under $500, or 5% of the balance or $50, whichever is greater, for balances over $500.

Filing Requirements

All 3
  • Applies to
    Payment agreement request

    After default on a second payment agreement, an individual may file Form DC-211 requesting another agreement, which will be referred to the judge.

  • Applies to
    Motion

    A motion must be filed with the Court to request the payment alternative, and proof of community service hours must be provided.

  • Applies to
    Work while incarcerated request

    Form DC-212 must be submitted for requests involving work while incarcerated.

Adjournments

All 2

  • The clerk may grant the first continuance on request with sufficient justification; subsequent continuances must be requested by motion to the Judge.

  • Criminal continuances require the Commonwealth's Attorney's agreement.

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