Judge Bryan K. Meals
Judge • Portsmouth Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-widePortsmouth Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 13 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Fees
All 6- Fee
- 10
If a defendant cannot pay fines and costs within 90 days of final disposition, the court assesses a one-time $10 account-management fee.
- Applies to
- Initial time to pay agreement
No down payment is required when entering an initial time-to-pay agreement.
A defendant may choose community service instead of paying fines and costs.
Filing Timing
All 3Defendants have 90 days from disposition to pay fines and costs unless they enter a time-to-pay agreement.
A defendant given active jail time receives an additional 90 days to pay after release only if they sign a time-to-pay agreement.
If payment is not made in full, interest accrues on the 181st day after final disposition or release from incarceration.
Adjournments
All 2Continuance motions must be made in person unless the scheduled judge approves otherwise.
A defendant may request an extension of a time-to-pay agreement before it expires.
Filing Requirements
All 2- Applies to
- Time to pay agreement
The defendant must execute a time to pay agreement.
- Applies to
- DC-212 Payment of Fines and Costs- Work While Incarcerated
A defendant seeking credit for work performed while incarcerated must submit the DC-212 form to the court for approval.
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