Staunton General District Court, Virginia Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICALCriminal cases

An extension to an installment payment agreement must be approved by the Court.

If an extension is requested, it must be approved by the Court.

CRITICALCriminal cases

A defendant unable to make full payment must notify the Clerk in writing before the agreement's due date and request an extension.

In the event the defendant is unable to make full payment in accordance with the provisions of the plan, the defendant shall notify the Clerk in writing prior to the due date of the agreement and request an extension.

CRITICAL

The Clerk grants the first continuance; subsequent continuance requests must be made by motion to the Judge.

First continuance granted by Clerk; subsequent requests by Judge on motion.

WARNINGCriminal cases

The Clerk of Court may grant one written request for up to a six-month community-service extension if it is received before the completion due date.

The Clerk of Court may grant a one-time extension, not to exceed 6 months, for completion of community service provided the request is made in writing and received by the Clerk prior to the due date for completion of community service.