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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.

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.

Try civil and criminal cases.

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.

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

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.

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.