Judge Michael W. Smith
Judge • Newport News Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideNewport News Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 7 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Adjournments
All 3A judge grants continuances upon request.
An additional 90 days to pay is granted upon release from jail only if a time-to-pay agreement is signed.
A defendant may request an extension of a time-to-pay agreement before it expires.
Fees
All 2- Fee
- $10
If costs remain unpaid 90 days after final disposition, the court assesses a one-time $10 account-management fee.
Interest accrues beginning on the 181st day after final disposition or release from incarceration if payment has not been made in full.
Communication
All 1Contested custody, visitation, and support matters are scheduled directly with the judge’s clerk.
Filing Requirements
All 1- Applies to
- Time to pay agreement
A defendant unable to pay costs within 90 days of final disposition must execute a time-to-pay agreement when the court assesses the account-management fee.
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