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Court-Juvenile and Domestic - Buckingham, Buckingham General and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Combined Courts

13049 West James Anderson Highway, Buckingham, VA 23921

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Service area

Buckingham, VA

Description

The juvenile and domestic relations district court 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.

Providing organization

Buckingham General and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Combined Courts

The general district court handles most traffic violations. The general district court also hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies.