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Patrick General District Court, Virginia

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The defendant's signature is required on the payment agreement.

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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.

Page 1 | Payment Agreement Policy for the 21s General District Courts

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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Common questions about Patrick General District Court, Virginia rules

What must be included with payment agreement filings in Patrick General District Court, Virginia?

A payment agreement must bear the defendant's signature.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Payment Agreement Policy for the 21s General District Courts

How may parties contact Patrick General District Court, Virginia?

For civil court dates, contact the Court before scheduling to verify the monthly Tuesday-afternoon date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Civil

How do I request an adjournment or extension in Patrick General District Court, Virginia?

The Clerk grants the first criminal or traffic continuance if all parties agree; the Judge grants all other continuances.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Continuance Policy

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Patrick General District Court, Virginia?

A fee is required for covered filings. A $10 one-time fee applies to each payment agreement.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Payment Agreement Policy for the 21s General District Courts
Complete rules summary for Patrick General District Court, Virginia

For civil court dates, contact the Court before scheduling to verify the monthly Tuesday-afternoon date.

The Clerk grants the first criminal or traffic continuance if all parties agree; the Judge grants all other continuances.

A payment agreement must bear the defendant's signature.

A $10 one-time fee applies to each payment agreement.

Payments may be made by cash, check, money order, or credit or debit card.

a. If paying by cash, please do not put cash in the mail. Cash payments should be made in person only.

A $50 charge applies to any returned check.

Each credit or debit card payment has a 4% convenience fee.

Those interested in paying fines or costs through community service should see the clerk to schedule a hearing with the judge.

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