How are hearings or trials scheduled in Circuit Court criminal cases?
Trial dates are generally assigned to felony cases through the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the defendant’s attorney at the end of each term. Defendants will be notified of their court date at Grand Jury/Term Day. Defendants on bond must show up to receive their court date on Grand Jury/Term Day. Trial dates for misdemeanor appeals from the General District Courts are given our next available Misdemeanor Appeal Day by the General District Court when it’s appealed. Click here for a List of Grand Jury/Term and Misdemeanor Appeals Dates Fines and Costs Fines and/or court costs are assessed against individuals convicted of a felony, misdemeanor or traffic infraction. Fines and court costs are due when imposed unless the defendant enters into a payment plan agreement approved by the Court. Payment plans are signed at the Criminal Division office in the Clerk’s Office or before a notary public if the payment agreement is signed outside of the Clerk’s Office. Judgment for the amount of
