Judge John E. Franklin
Judge • Westmoreland Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia
Court-wide rules
Applies court-wideWestmoreland Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court, Virginia publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 12 rules are what govern this courtroom.
Filing Requirements
All 5- Applies to
- DC-210 Order for Payment Agreement
The obligor must complete a DC-210 Order for Payment Agreement upon entering a payment agreement.
- Applies to
- DC-211 Petition for Payment Agreement for Fines and Costs or Request to Modify Existing Agreement
A DC-211 petition or request to modify an existing agreement may also need to be completed.
- Applies to
- DC-211
A person requesting approval to perform community service in lieu of paying fines and costs must complete a DC-211.
Fees
All 4- Fee
- $10
- Applies to
- Initial payment agreement
A one-time $10 fee is assessed for the initial entry into a payment agreement.
- Applies to
- Time to pay agreement
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.
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.
Adjournments
All 2In criminal cases, the Clerk may continue a case with the Commonwealth's Attorney's agreement.
In civil cases, the Clerk grants the first continuance with the parties' agreement; subsequent continuances are granted by a Judge.
Communication
All 1A person unable to pay fines and costs within 90 days of assessment may request more time to pay through the Clerk’s office.
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