Judge Lisa A. Seward
Judge • Spotsylvania Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideSpotsylvania Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 10 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Fees
All 5A defendant entering a time-to-pay agreement for the first time may do so without a down payment.
To enter a subsequent time-to-pay agreement when $500 or less is owed, the defendant must pay 8% of the balance.
To enter a subsequent time-to-pay agreement when $501 or more is owed, the defendant must pay whichever is greater: 5% of the balance or $50.
Filing Requirements
All 3- Applies to
- Payment agreement
The defendant must sign the DC-210 Order for Payment Agreement when entering a payment agreement.
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- Time to pay agreement modification request
A defendant seeking to modify an existing time-to-pay agreement must complete the DC-211 Petition for Payment Agreement for Fines and Costs or Request to Modify Existing Agreement.
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- Motion
Community service cannot be used to pay restitution; a defendant seeking authorization to perform community service instead of paying outstanding fines and costs, including for work performed while incarcerated, must file a motion.
Adjournments
All 1Continuances are granted pursuant to the Rules of Court, and the court’s form motion must be completed and filed.
Communication
All 1A defendant may request time to pay outstanding balances through the Clerk’s office.
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