Judge Joshua P. DeFord
Judge • New Kent County Circuit Court, Virginia
Communication
Court-widePhone
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideNew Kent County Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 6 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Fees
All 2- Fee
- 10
When a defendant enters a payment plan, the District Court may assess a one-time account-management fee capped at $10.00.
Payment is deferred and the account will not be sent to collections while Social Security or Supplemental Security Income remains the person's sole income; court-ordered restitution remains due.
Filing Timing
All 2Praecipes must be filed seven days before the civil term day.
Instructions must be submitted two days before trial.
Communication
All 1- Contact
- Phone
Civil cases are scheduled for trial by conference call with the Judge.
Service
All 1Final civil orders are distributed to the parties by email or regular mail, with parties providing postage-paid, self-addressed envelopes for mail delivery.
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