Juvenile & DR Court - Harrisonburg, Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court 26th District
53 Court Square, Suite 214, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Eligibility
Minors who have been charged with an offense, who have committed status offenses or traffic violations, or who have been neglected or physically or sexually abused. Also handles other matters involving the family such as custody, support and visitation, etc.
Hours
8am to 4pm from Monday through Friday
(540) 564-3370
Voice
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Self-referral. Documents required: Petition or Warrant, proof of birth (depends on service).
Service area
Harrisonburg, VA
Rockingham, VA
Provides a juvenile and domestic relations district 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. There is a juvenile and domestic relations district court in each city and county. The judges of the juvenile and domestic relations district court are elected by the General Assembly for 6 year terms.
What's Here
Providing organization
Harrisonburg/Rockingham Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court 26th District
Provides a juvenile and domestic relations district 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.
There is a juvenile and domestic relations district court in each city and county. The judges of the juvenile and domestic relations district court are elected by the General Assembly for 6 year terms.