Court Rules
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Judge John S. Martin

Judge • Northumberland County Circuit Court, Virginia

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Northumberland County Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 16 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Payment plan request

    A payment plan request must specify the requested plan type and, for a deferred or modified deferred plan, the desired due date.

  • Applies to
    Payment plan modification request

    A defendant requesting a payment plan modification must file a written request detailing its basis.

  • Applies to
    Payment plan request

    A periodic payment below $50 per month or a request to waive a required down payment must be requested in writing and approved by the judge.

Filing Timing

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  • A defendant must provide proof of completed community service every 30 days from entry of the order approving program participation to remain eligible.

  • After 60 days without proof, a defendant is removed and must reapply; service between the last report and reentry earns no credit, and collection activity may commence.

  • Jury instructions in civil jury trials are due to the Court five days before trial.

Communication

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  • Anyone seeking a payment plan for multiple cases must inform the clerk that they want it to include all outstanding fines, costs, and restitution.

  • Contact
    Phone to chambers

    Cases are set by agreement through the stated options, and counsel may call the Judge’s office to arrange a setting by agreement of counsel and the Court.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Jury instructions

    In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.

  • Final orders are distributed by email or regular mail.

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