Patrick General District Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
The defendant's signature is required on the payment agreement.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Fees and Waivers
Each credit or debit card payment has a 4% convenience fee.
c. If paying by credit or debit, a 4% convenience fee will be added to each payment.
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A $50 charge applies to any returned check.
You will be charged $50.00 for any returned checks.
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A $10 one-time fee applies to each payment agreement.
A one-time payment agreement fee of $10 will be applied to each payment agreement.
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a. If paying by cash, please do not put cash in the mail. Cash payments should be made in person only.
a. If paying by cash, please do not put cash in the mail. Cash payments should be made in person only.
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Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, or credit or debit card.
7. Payments may be made by cash, check, money order or credit/debit cards.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
The Clerk grants the first criminal or traffic continuance if all parties agree; the Judge grants all other continuances.
First continuance on criminal or traffic granted by Clerk if agreeable to all parties; all other continuances granted by Judge.
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Chambers Communication Rules
For civil court dates, contact the Court before scheduling to verify the monthly Tuesday-afternoon date.
One Tuesday afternoon each month. Please contact the Court before scheduling to verify dates.
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Those interested in paying fines or costs through community service should see the clerk to schedule a hearing with the judge.
If you are interested in paying fines and/or costs due to this court through community service, please see the clerk to schedule a hearing with the judge.
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