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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 applications and are responsible for jury management.
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 applications and are responsible for jury management.
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General District Court handles most traffic violations, misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings for felonies. The juvenile and domestic relations district court handles juvenile cases, other matters involving the family such as custody, support and visitation, and 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.
General District Court handles most traffic violations, misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings for felonies. The juvenile and domestic relations district court handles juvenile cases, other matters involving the family such as custody, support and visitation, and 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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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. General district courts have exclusive authority to hear civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less and share authority with the circuit courts to hear cases with claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Examples of civil cases are landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes and personal injury actions.
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. General district courts have exclusive authority to hear civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less and share authority with the circuit courts to hear cases with claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Examples of civil cases are landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes and personal injury actions.
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The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court. Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, Jan., Apr., July & Oct. All cases set by agreement with Commonwealth's Attorney at preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the Court. The latter may be done by a telephone call to the Judge's office. Court convenes at 9:00 a.m. In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.
The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court. Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, Jan., Apr., July & Oct. All cases set by agreement with Commonwealth's Attorney at preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the Court. The latter may be done by a telephone call to the Judge's office. Court convenes at 9:00 a.m. In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.
To divert from the juvenile justice system those whose needs are more appropriately met elsewhere; to promote rehabilitation of those youth under its care and supervision; and to advocate for the needs of youth and their families to enable them to function successfully in their community.
To divert from the juvenile justice system those whose needs are more appropriately met elsewhere; to promote rehabilitation of those youth under its care and supervision; and to advocate for the needs of youth and their families to enable them to function successfully in their community.
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Try criminal, civil, and traffic cases; preliminary hearings of felony cases; issue civil warrants. Civil warrants, fines and court cases. Set by statute. Judges Hon. George A. Jones Jr., Presiding Judge, Chief Judge Clerk Ms Jacqueline Preston Brubaker
Try criminal, civil, and traffic cases; preliminary hearings of felony cases; issue civil warrants. Civil warrants, fines and court cases. Set by statute. Judges Hon. George A. Jones Jr., Presiding Judge, Chief Judge Clerk Ms Jacqueline Preston Brubaker
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General District Court
General District Court
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To divert from the juvenile justice system those whose needs are more appropriately met elsewhere; to promote rehabilitation of those youth under its care and supervision; and to advocate for the needs of youth and their families to enable them to function successfully in their community.
To divert from the juvenile justice system those whose needs are more appropriately met elsewhere; to promote rehabilitation of those youth under its care and supervision; and to advocate for the needs of youth and their families to enable them to function successfully in their community.
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Judicial Court that hears all matters involving children and family domestic issues for the City of Newport News.
Judicial Court that hears all matters involving children and family domestic issues for the City of Newport News.
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court - Madison, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court 16th District
Provides a juvenile and family matters court service unit that has jurisdiction over 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. A juvenile is anyone who is under 18 years of age. 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.
Provides a juvenile and family matters court service unit that has jurisdiction over 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. A juvenile is anyone who is under 18 years of age. 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.
General District Court
General District Court
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Circuit Court for Grayson County within the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Authorized to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. Handles family matters, including divorce. Hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
Circuit Court for Grayson County within the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Authorized to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. Handles family matters, including divorce. Hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
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Issues warrants, admits to bail, commits to jail, issues emergency custody orders, emergency protective orders, temporary detention orders and answers as many legal questions as possible. We issue civil warrants and direct persons to the proper court. We distribute pamphlets placed by citizens against family violence. We direct abused individuals to the proper places of safety.
Issues warrants, admits to bail, commits to jail, issues emergency custody orders, emergency protective orders, temporary detention orders and answers as many legal questions as possible. We issue civil warrants and direct persons to the proper court. We distribute pamphlets placed by citizens against family violence. We direct abused individuals to the proper places of safety.
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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.
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.
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General District Court has jurisdiction over criminal and traffic cases involving adult misdemeanors, ordinance violations and laws and bylaws of counties, cities and towns in the judicial district and civil cases involving $15,000 or less; claims recovery of personal property or a rented premises. Conducts felony preliminary hearings.
Criminal/Traffic: (804) 501-4723
Civil: (804) 501-4727
Fax: Criminal/Traffic (804) 501-7388
Fax: Civil (804) 501-4141
General District Court has jurisdiction over criminal and traffic cases involving adult misdemeanors, ordinance violations and laws and bylaws of counties, cities and towns in the judicial district and civil cases involving $15,000 or less; claims recovery of personal property or a rented premises. Conducts felony preliminary hearings.
Criminal/Traffic: (804) 501-4723
Civil: (804) 501-4727
Fax: Criminal/Traffic (804) 501-7388
Fax: Civil (804) 501-4141
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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.
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.
The juvenile and domestic relations district court is a limited jurisdiction trial court that hears cases involving children and families.
The juvenile and domestic relations district court is a limited jurisdiction trial court that hears cases involving children and families.
Circuit Court for Buchanan County within the 25th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Authorized to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. Handles family matters, including divorce. Hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
Circuit Court for Buchanan County within the 25th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Authorized to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. Handles family matters, including divorce. Hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
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Court-Criminal/Traffic - Richmond, Marsh Manchester Courts Building, Richmond General District Court
Hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies and most traffic violations.
Hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies and most traffic violations.
Circuit Court for Radford County within the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Authorized to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. Handles family matters, including divorce. Hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
Circuit Court for Radford County within the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Authorized to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. Handles family matters, including divorce. Hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
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Provide a variety of complex services to the public and bar, dealing with court administration of estates, criminal, divorces, civil cases and responsible for jury management. * Hon. Joseph W. Milam Jr. * Hon. Stacey W. Moreau, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge * Hon. James J. Reynolds * Hon. Clyde H. Perdue, Jr.
Provide a variety of complex services to the public and bar, dealing with court administration of estates, criminal, divorces, civil cases and responsible for jury management. * Hon. Joseph W. Milam Jr. * Hon. Stacey W. Moreau, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge * Hon. James J. Reynolds * Hon. Clyde H. Perdue, Jr.
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The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $15,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $15,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
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The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $15,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $15,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies. The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
Try criminal, civil, and traffic cases; preliminary hearings of felony cases; issue civil warrants. Civil warrants, fines and court cases. Set by statute. Judges Hon. Edwin A. Gendron Jr., Presiding Judge Clerk Ms Stacie Renae Prillaman
Try criminal, civil, and traffic cases; preliminary hearings of felony cases; issue civil warrants. Civil warrants, fines and court cases. Set by statute. Judges Hon. Edwin A. Gendron Jr., Presiding Judge Clerk Ms Stacie Renae Prillaman
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The purpose of Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court is to provide an independent forum to: (1) resolve juvenile and domestic relations disputes and other legal matters in a fair, efficient, and effective manner; and (2) protect the rights of all parties before the Court pursuant to the laws of Virginia and the Constitutions of Virginia and the United States. The Court will advance the best interests of youth and families; and serve and protect the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, by holding individuals accountable for their actions.
The purpose of Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court is to provide an independent forum to: (1) resolve juvenile and domestic relations disputes and other legal matters in a fair, efficient, and effective manner; and (2) protect the rights of all parties before the Court pursuant to the laws of Virginia and the Constitutions of Virginia and the United States. The Court will advance the best interests of youth and families; and serve and protect the citizens of the Commonwealth of Virginia, by holding individuals accountable for their actions.
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