Pulaski Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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If available, you may participate in a community service program where community service hours will be credited to your fines and costs. The rate of credit will be the federal minimum wage. You will need to file a Motion to Amend with the Clerk's office and appear before the judge for approval.
To seek approval to participate in the community service program, you must file a Motion to Amend with the Clerk's office and appear before the judge; if approved, you must complete the specified hours within the specified period.
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If available, you may participate in a community service program where community service hours will be credited to your fines and costs. The rate of credit will be the federal minimum wage. You will need to file a Motion to Amend with the Clerk's office and appear before the judge for approval. If approved, you will be ordered to perform a specific number of hours within a specific time period.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
To have a petition heard the same day, you must arrive at the Court Service Unit by 11:30 AM.
If you want the Court to hear your petition on the same day you MUST arrive at the Court Service Unit no later than 11:30 AM.
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The Court does not consider Family Abuse Protective Order petitions on Tuesdays.
The Court does not consider these petitions on Tuesdays.
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The Court Service Unit is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM until 5 PM. EXCEPT for state holidays.
The Court Service Unit is open Monday through Friday from 8:15 AM until 5 PM. EXCEPT for state holidays.
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The Court Service Unit office is closed daily from noon to 12:45 PM.
The office is closed from 12 noon to 12:45 PM each day.
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Custody, visitation, support, CHINS, and emancipation intake is available Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., except on state holidays.
Intake hours are Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EXCEPT for state holidays.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
A deferred-payment agreement provides approximately six months to pay in full and incurs a one-time $10 fee unless that fee was assessed previously.
You may sign a payment agreement for deferred payment in full. The court will give you approximately 6 months to pay your fines and costs in full, and you will be assessed a one-time fee of $10 per payment agreement if this has not been done previously.
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A $10 fee is assessed for each payment agreement and removed if fines and costs are paid in full within 90 days of assessment.
You will be assessed a one-time fee of $10 per payment agreement. If you pay your fines and costs in full within 90 days of assessment, the $10 fee that was originally assessed will be removed from your account.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
To receive an extension to pay fines and costs, you must sign a new payment agreement.
You are unable to pay in full by the date listed on your initial payment agreement, you may request a new payment plan to pay your fines and costs in full. You must sign a new payment agreement to receive an extension.
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The Court will provide an additional six-month extension if needed to pay past-due fines and costs.
The Court will give you an additional 6-month extension if needed.
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Chambers Communication Rules
You must immediately provide the Court with your new address if you move during the deferred period.
If you change your address during the deferred period, you must immediately provide the Court with a change of address.
Page 1 | C. ADDRESS
In bad weather, call the Court Service Unit ahead to check whether it is open.
In bad weather, call ahead to assure the Court Service Unit is open.
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The Court Service Unit can be contacted by phone at 540-980-7735 Monday through Friday during the listed hours.
Court Service Unit: 540-980-7735 (Monday through Friday, 8:15-noon; 12:45PM-5:00PM)
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The Court can be contacted by phone at 540-980-3822 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Court: 540-980-3822 (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM)
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