Westmoreland Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Filing Requirements5 rules
A DC-210 shall be completed if an individual requests this exemption.
An individual may also request court approval to perform community service through a non-profit organization in lieu of paying fines and costs upon certain terms and conditions by completing a DC-211.
The obligor shall complete a DC-210 Order for Payment Agreement upon entry into the payment agreement.
In addition, a DC-211 Petition for Payment Agreement for Fines and Costs or Request to Modify Existing Agreement may need to be completed.
An individual may submit a DC-212 Payment of Fines and Costs – Work While Incarcerated form for possible credit for work performed while incarcerated.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Fees and Waivers
A one-time $10 fee is assessed for the initial entry into a payment agreement.
A one-time fee of $10 shall be assessed for the initial entry into a payment agreement.
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Time-to-pay agreements are deferred for a period set by the Clerk’s office, require no down payment, and require weekly and/or monthly payments.
All time to pay agreements shall be deferred for a period determined by the Clerk’s office. No down payment will be required, but weekly and/or monthly payments will be required.
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An individual may seek approval to pay fines and costs through qualifying community service; approved service must meet a monthly minimum and is credited at the minimum wage rate, but cannot repay restitution or Guardian Ad Litem fees.
An individual may also request court approval to perform community service through a non-profit organization in lieu of paying fines and costs upon certain terms and conditions by completing a DC-211. A minimum amount of hours shall be performed monthly with a credit of the minimum wage rate per hour for each hour of community service performed. Community service is not available to repay restitution or Guardian Ad Litem fees.
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A person whose sole financial resource is Social Security or Supplemental Security Income need not pay fines and costs until another resource or income is available, but the exemption does not apply to restitution.
If an individuals sole financial resource is a Social Security benefit or Supplemental Security Income, then a person is not required to pay fines and costs until another resource or income is available. The exemption does not include restitution.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
In civil cases, the Clerk grants the first continuance with the parties' agreement; subsequent continuances are granted by a Judge.
Civil cases: First continuance granted by Clerk with agreement of parties, all subsequent continuances granted by Judge.
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In criminal cases, the Clerk may continue a case with the Commonwealth's Attorney's agreement.
Criminal cases: Continued by Clerk with agreement of Commonwealth's Attorney.
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Chambers Communication Rules
A person unable to pay fines and costs within 90 days of assessment may request more time to pay through the Clerk’s office.
If a person is unable to pay their fines and costs within 90 days of the original assessment date, an individual may request additional time to pay through the Clerk’s office.
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