Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge David M. Hicks

Judge • Richmond City General District Court, Virginia

Communication

Court-wide
Phone

Clerk

(804)646-6431

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Richmond City General District Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 23 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Fees

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  • Applies to
    Court payments

    Court payments may be made online through the Virginia courts website by selecting Pay Traffic Tickets.

  • Applies to
    Court payments

    Payments may be made by mail or in person at the Clerk’s Office during the stated weekday hours and at the listed courthouse locations.

  • Applies to
    Fines costs and penalties

    Fines, costs, and penalties paid to the Clerk within 30 days of conviction do not incur additional costs.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Payment plan application

    A payment-plan applicant may be required to submit a DMV Compliance Summary dated no more than 30 days before filing.

  • Applies to
    Down payment variance request

    A defendant seeking a down-payment variance must submit a written request, sworn financial affidavit, and supporting income-and-expense documents to the Clerk; a hearing may be required.

  • Applies to
    Payment plan application

    Defendants must go to the Clerk’s Office to request, complete, and sign payment-plan paperwork; payment plans cannot be initiated online.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    (804)646-6431

    Defendants seeking to use the mail option must call the Clerk’s Office at the listed number to determine eligibility and obtain instructions.

  • If the defendant obtains an additional income source, the defendant must contact the Clerk’s Office to enter a payment agreement.

  • The Clerk's Office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Adjournments

All 1
  • Continuances are granted for good cause.

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