Judge Christopher B. Russell
Judge • Rockbridge County Circuit Court, Virginia
Communication
Court-widePhone
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideRockbridge County Circuit 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 7If costs are not paid in full within 30 days, the account is sent to collections with a 17% collection fee after 90 days, and begins accruing interest after 180 days or, for an incarcerated defendant, 180 days after release.
A defendant may request a weekly or monthly installment plan at a set rate or defer payment until a future date when the costs will be paid in full.
A defendant may pay costs through monitored community service credited at $12 per hour, but that service cannot be applied to restitution, restitution interest, or collection fees.
Service
All 4The Court places copies of final civil orders for local attorneys in their office mailboxes.
- Service
The Court mails copies of final civil orders to out-of-town attorneys and pro se litigants within two days of entry.
- Service
A self-addressed stamped envelope is not required for the Court to mail copies of final civil orders.
Communication
All 2- Contact
- Phone
- Phone
- (540) 463-4828
Call (540) 463-4828 for trial information during inclement weather.
- Contact
The judicial assistant schedules all criminal and civil cases; the listed email address is provided for scheduling.
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