Court - Montross, Juvenile and Domestic Court, Westmoreland County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
175 Polk Street, Montross, VA 22520
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Westmoreland, VA
Description
Court that hears all matters involving juveniles such as criminal or traffic matters. Juvenile delinquency cases are cases involving a minor under the age of 18 who has been accused of committing an offense that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult. Other juvenile offenses may be referred to as status offenses. Status offenses are those acts that are unlawful only because they are committed by a minor. In addition, this court handles other matters involving the family such as custody, support and visitation. The court also hears family abuse cases, cases where adults have been accused of child abuse or neglect, and criminal cases where the defendant and alleged victim are family or household members.
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Westmoreland County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles cases involving: •Juveniles accused of delinquent acts, traffic infractions or status offenses •Children in need of services or supervision •Children who have been subjected to abuse or neglect, or abandoned •Children whose custody, visitation, support or parentage is a subject of controversy •Children in regards to whom relief of custody or termination of parental rights is sought •Children in foster care and who are subjects of entrustment agreements •Minors seeking emancipation or work permits •Family or household members who have been subjected to or accused of abuse •Adults accused of child abuse or neglect, or of offenses against a family or household member •Spouses seeking support after separation •Enforcement of support orders •Court-ordered rehabilitation services •Court consent for certain medical treatments