Northumberland County Circuit Court, Virginia Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Criminal cases

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

b. To remain eligible for the community service program, the defendant must provide proof of complete community service every thirty (30) days from entry of the order approving the request to participate in the community service program.

Criminal cases

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.

c. After sixty (60) days of failing to provide proof of completed community service, the defendant will be removed from the program, and will need to reapply for future participation. The defendant will not receive credit for community service performed between the date of last report and the date of reentry into the program. In addition, collection activity may commence.

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

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