Orange General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICALCriminal cases

For additional time beyond the initial six months or a delinquent account, the defendant must pay 10% down on amounts of $500 or less, or the greater of 5% or $50 on amounts above $500.

When a defendant request additional time to pay beyond the initial 6 months that was given or their account is delinquent they must pay 10% down when the amount owed is $500 or less. If the amount owed is more than $500 then the amount due is 5% or $50 whichever is greater.

CRITICAL

Continuances in criminal cases are granted by the Commonwealth's Attorney or a judge; continuances in traffic cases are granted by the clerk's office.

Continuances in criminal cases granted by Commonwealth's Attorney or Judge; in traffic cases by clerk's office.

WARNINGCriminal cases

If a defendant needs more than 90 days to pay, the clerk may allow up to six months.

If the defendant needs more time beyond the 90 days, the clerk may give them up to 6 months to pay their fines and cost.