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If the civil warrant was properly served on the defendant and he or she fails to appear on the return date, a “default judgment” may be entered against the defendant. In this case, the court will enter a judgment for the plaintiff on the trial date based on enough evidence from the plaintiff to support the claim.
If a creditor sues and wins, the court issues a judgment against the debtor, giving the creditor the legal right to collect the debt. In Virginia, the validity of a judgment depends on the court that issued it: General District Court (GDC) Judgments: Valid for 10 years and can be extended once for another 10 years.
In Virginia, a judgment is good for 20 years. During that 20 year period, the judgment can be renewed for another 20 years. This means a judgment can stay on record and be good for up to 40 years.
Property Liens and Seizure If a judgment is entered against you in Virginia, creditors may use various legal tools to collect the debt, including placing liens on your property or seizing your assets. Understanding how liens work and your rights regarding potential seizure is crucial for protecting your interests.
Requests By Mail - Please contact the Civil Records Division at 703-691-7320 (press 3,1,4) or by email: ccrfilereview@fairfaxcounty to confirm the availability of the record and to get information on how to request copies. Requests In Person - Office hours are a.m. - p.m. Monday through Friday.
If a judgment has been entered against you, there are a few options available to you. These include paying the judgment, appealing the case, or filing a motion to rehear. If you fail to act, a number of other actions initiated by the Judgment Creditor may occur.
The general rule, as stated above, is that judgments last for 20 years from the date of the judgment once docketed in the Circuit Court records. However, the 20 years may be extended for an additional 20 years by filing the appropriate document.
VA Code Ann. § 8.01-251(B). A judgment expires ten years from the date of entry.
VA Code Ann. § 8.01-251(B). A judgment expires ten years from the date of entry.