Westmoreland County Circuit Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements4 rules
When I submit Community Service Work hours for credit against my fine and costs, I swear under penalty of perjury that I have not received credit for those hours previously in any form and was not ordered to perform said hours pursuant to a conviction.
Credits are applied against fine and costs, upon receipt and approval by the Court on signed letterhead of the nonprofit organization for which community service was performed detailing the hours and dates worked and the services rendered.
In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.
The Clerk may require Defendant to complete and submit a Petition upon a form supplied by the Clerk which includes financial information.
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
In civil jury trials, jury instructions must be provided to opposing counsel five days before trial.
In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.
Page 1 | Terms of Court and General Information
The defendant acknowledges receiving the Petition and agrees to accept service of the Court's Order by first-class mail at the address of record.
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of my Petition and agree to accept service of the Court's Order by first class mail to my address of record.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | Defendant's Certificate
Filing Fees and Waivers
The Court may assess a one-time account-management fee of no more than $10 if the account is not paid within 90 days.
Court may assess a one-time fee not to exceed $10.00 to cover the costs of managing Defendant's account if said account is not paid within 90 days.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Order for Court Payment Plans for the Collection of Fines and Costs
Chambers Communication Rules
Motions must be scheduled through the judge's chambers.
Motions are scheduled through Judge's Chambers.
Page 1 | Terms of Court and General Information
The Defendant must promptly inform the Court of any change of address.
Defendant shall promptly inform this Court of any change of address.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | Order for Court Payment Plans for the Collection of Fines and Costs
The defendant agrees to notify the Court of any address change until the balance is paid in full.
I agree to notify the Court of any change in my address until payment is made in full.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | Defendant's Certificate