Judge Eric R. Thiessen
Judge • Washington County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideWashington County Circuit Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 17 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Fees
All 12Fines and costs are due when imposed unless the defendant enters into a deferred-payment or installment agreement with the Court at sentencing.
Cash payments are accepted in person only and must not be mailed.
Personal checks must be signed by the account holder and have sufficient funds; they are not accepted from persons convicted of crimes involving monetary fraud.
Filing Requirements
All 3- Applies to
- Court cost payment
Payments must identify the defendant's name and the case number to which they should be credited.
- Applies to
- Mailed payment
A person who wants a receipt for a mailed payment must include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
- Applies to
- Second installment payment agreement application
A defendant applying for a second payment plan must complete all Clerk's Office paperwork and pay at least $50 per account owed.
Filing Timing
All 1- Deadline
- 5 business days
The Clerk or designee reviews the application for eligibility and contacts the defendant with the approval or denial decision within five business days.
Communication
All 1Cases are set on Term Day or by contacting the Judge's office.
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