Orange County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
The request must include a sworn petition on the clerk's form stating the petitioner's financial condition and requested monthly installment; additional information and separate sheets may also be submitted.
Court's wording
The written request must include a petition, under oath, on a form provided by the clerk, The petition must set forth the petitioner's financial condition and it must set forth the installment amount that the petitioner wishes to pay on a monthly basis, Additional financial information may be submitted by the petitioner. If necessary, a separate sheet or sheets of paper can be used.
The written request for a payment plan must include enough specific information about the petitioner's financial condition to allow the court to evaluate the request. If more information is required, the petitioner will be notified by the clerk and will be given an opportunity to provide it.
The clerk will notify the petitioner of the decision, and the petitioner must complete and sign any forms the clerk needs.
Court's wording
When a decision is made regarding a request for a deferred or installment payment plan, the petitioner will be notified by the clerk. The petitioner will be responsible for completing and signing any forms that might be needed by the clerk.
The court will consider unpaid fines and costs owed in multiple jurisdictions, and petitioners should include that information in their petitions.
Court's wording
All decisions made by the court about a deferred or installment plan will include consideration of any unpaid fines and costs that the petitioner is obligated to pay in more than one jurisdiction. Persons should include such information on their petitions.
Therefore, in making a request for such a plan the petitioner should advise the court as to what day of the month she or he wishes to make regular payments. The court will give consideration to such requests.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Fees and Waivers
After the plan is approved and any required forms are completed, the petitioner must begin making payments as provided in the plan.
The petitioner will then be required to begin making the payments set forth in the approved plan.
Criminal cases
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Most court-approved deferred or installment plans will require monthly payments.
Most deferred or installment plans approved by the court will require a monthly payment.
Criminal cases
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A deferred or installment plan will not require a downpayment.
A downpayment will not be required as a condition of any deferred or installment plan.
Criminal cases
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A person may request a payment plan for unpaid fines and court costs by filing a written request in the clerk's office.
Any person requesting a plan for the payment of unpaid fines and court costs may file a written request in the clerk's office,
Criminal cases
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The court may allow suitable petitioners to satisfy fees and court costs through community service, but only if the court finds them suitable.
The court has available a viable community service program for suitable participants as a means of satisfying fees and court costs. However, community service is only an option in cases where the court finds that the petitioner is a suitable candidate for such a program.
Criminal cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Contact the court to obtain available dates and times for criminal and civil cases.
Contact Orange County Circuit Court for available dates and times for criminal and civil cases.
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