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Provides programs and services to curtail juvenile delinquency and to resolve child custody, visitation and support disputes. Acts as a deterrent to help prevent as many problems as possible for juveniles and their families. Referrals are made to appropriate community resource and diversion programs when necessary. Provides probation and parole supervision for those youth who have been placed on probation and parole by the court.

Virginia 211

Supreme Court of Virginia possesses both original and appellate jurisdiction, its primary function is to review decisions of lower tribunals. Virginia does not allow an appeal to the Supreme Court as a matter of right except in cases involving the State Corporation Commission and certain disciplinary actions against attorneys. The Court's original jurisdiction is limited to cases of habeas corpus (ordering one holding custody of a detained person to show custody is proper), mandamus (ordering the holder of an office to perform his duty), prohibition (ordering a lower court, tribunal, or quasi-judicial body to refrain from improperly taking jurisdiction), and actual innocence (based on biological testing). The Supreme Court also has original jurisdiction in matters filed by the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission relating to judicial censure and retirement, and removal of judges.

Virginia 211

File and process bankruptcy petitions and pleading; schedule for hearing before the U.S. Bankruptcy Judge where applicable.

Virginia 211

Accepts bankruptcy filings from individuals, corporations and partnerships, etc., and administers these cases. May file bankruptcy online and obtain individual case information from website as well as using Voice Case Information System. Individuals may file without an attorney.

Virginia 211

Provides programs and services to curtail juvenile delinquency and to resolve child custody, visitation and support disputes. Acts as a deterrent to help prevent as many problems as possible for juveniles and their families. Referrals are made to appropriate community resource and diversion programs when necessary. Provides probation and parole supervision for those youth who have been placed on probation and parole by the court.

Virginia 211

Provides non-legal services and non-legal assistance with bankruptcy. Bankruptcy petition application forms are not available in the clerks' office, but may be purchased from a local stationary store or online.

Virginia 211

Provide a variety of complex services to the public and bar, dealing with court administration of estates, file criminal, chancery (divorces) and civil cases. Issue marriage licenses, provide change of name form, approve notary publications and are responsible for jury management.

Virginia 211

Try civil and criminal cases.

Virginia 211

Accepts bankruptcy filings from individuals, corporations and partnerships, etc., and administers these cases. May file bankruptcy online and obtain individual case information from website as well as using Voice Case Information System. Individuals may file without an attorney.

Virginia 211

The Judiciary of Virginia is defined under the Constitution and law of Virginia and is composed of the Supreme Court of Virginia and subordinate courts, including the Court of Appeals, the Circuit Courts, and the General District Courts. Its administration is headed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, the Judicial Council, the Committee on District Courts, the Judicial Conferences, the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission, and various other offices and officers.

Virginia 211

Provides an array of alternative sentencing options for the judiciary of Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County and Highland County. Programs offered include pretrial investigation and supervision, post conviction or local probation programs, domestic violence programs, home electronic monitoring, drug court programming, re-entry programs for offenders being released from incarceration and restorative justice programs for non-violent youthful offenders.

Virginia 211

Provide a variety of complex services to the public and bar, dealing with court administration of estates, file criminal, chancery (divorces) and civil cases. Issue marriage licenses, provide change of name form, approve notary publications and are responsible for jury management. Passports available. Fees are: $60 for adults, $40 for children; valid for 10 years for adults and 5 years for children.

Virginia 211