Stafford County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion
- In Advance
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Mature cases set by praecipe only.
- Document
- Mature case setting
Include
- •Mature cases set by praecipe only
Notices for hearings must contain time estimates for argument.
- Document
- Notice of hearing
Must include
- •Time estimates for argument
Defendants that have defaulted three (3) times on their payment plan must address the Court in writing to be returned to a payment plan.
A defendant whose account is in collections may reinstate a payment agreement through the Clerk's office by written request.
Court's wording
A defendant whose account is in default and has been transferred to collections may make payment arrangements with the Stafford County Treasurer's Office or may reinstate a payment agreement through the Clerk's office with a written request.
Ore tenus hearings may be set by praecipe on Civil Term Day.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Originals of Motions should be filed with the Clerk seven days in advance
Originals of Motions should be filed with the Clerk seven days in advance
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Providing a return envelope can help the court return certified copies faster.
Return envelopes moves them a little faster
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Attorneys who are at the office daily may use the office pick-up box for returned copies.
we have a pick-up box here in the office for attorneys who are here daily.
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The court mails certified copies to the parties by regular mail as soon as possible.
Stafford Circuit court mails (regular mail) Certified copies back as soon as possible to the parties of the case.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
An account in default after a required payment is more than ten days past due is referred for collection and assessed a 17% collection fee.
In the event of default, failure to make any required payment within ten (10) day of the payment die date, your account will be turned over to the Stafford County Treasurer's office for collection and assessed a 17% collection fee.
Criminal cases
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Financial payments are not accepted after 4:00 PM.
Financial payments not accepted after 4pm
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Payments may be made by cash, personal check, money order, or Mastercard or Visa, with a 4% fee included for card payments.
Payments may in the form of cash, personal check, money order or Mastercard or Visa (4% fee to be included).
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Monthly Installment Payment Plan Options
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Advance courtesy copies of motions should be faxed to chambers.
advance courtesy copies of motions should be faxed to chambers.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All civil motions must be scheduled through chambers.
All civil motions must be set through chambers.
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Hearing dates for motions to suppress must be coordinated through chambers.
Hearing dates for motions to suppress must be coordinated through chambers.
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Motions expected to take more than 20 minutes must be scheduled through chambers.
Motions over 20 minutes must be scheduled through chambers.
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If financial circumstances change and a defendant cannot pay the agreed amount, they may contact the Clerk's office for assistance before the due date.
If your financial circumstances change and you are unable to pay the amount set forth in the agreement, you may contact our office BEFORE your due date for assistance.
Criminal cases
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The Clerk's Office is open from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
8:00AM - 4:00PM
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Alternative motion dates may be obtained through chambers when necessary.
If necessary, alternative motion dates may be obtained through chambers.
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