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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 publications and are responsible for jury management. Passports available.

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. 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 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 juvenile and domestic relations district court is a limited jurisdiction trial court that hears cases involving children and families.

Circuit Court for Wythe 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.

Processes juvenile and domestic relations complaints; provides juvenile probation services with family counseling, psychological assessments, and other related programs for youth and families referred by a judge or Probation Officer. Supervises and provides treatment in cases of domestic violence.

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, 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.

To assure the protection of the citizens of the Commonwealth through the development of policies programs and institutions to assist the courts in holding juveniles accountable for their actions and by affording them opportunities for reform. The CSU provides intake services, investigation and preparation of background studies, custody and visitation reports ordered by the court; probation, family counseling, limited mediation, and parole services.

Circuit Court for Montgomery 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.

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.

The Fairfax County General District Court is the court that hears traffic violation cases, minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors, and civil cases such as landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes, and personal injury actions. The General District Court does not conduct jury trials. All cases in this court are heard by a judge.

The juvenile and domestic relations district court handles cases involving Juveniles accused of delinquent acts, traffic infractions or status offenses.

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.

Circuit Court for Washington County within the 28th 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.

The general district court hears traffic violation cases, minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors, and civil cases such landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes, and personal injury actions.

Investigates charges of judicial misconduct or serious mental or physical disability that interferes with a judge's duties. May not investigate matters of judicial discretion, such as the ruling of the judge. Cannot change any judicial decision, which can only be done by a higher court or other process as provided by law. All complaints must be in writing, addressed to the Commission, and signed by the complainant. The writer should include the name of the judge, a detailed description of the alleged misconduct or disability, the names of any witnesses, and the writer's address and telephone number. The Commission does not accept telephone, fax or email complaints.

The mission of the Department of Juvenile Justice is to assure the protection of the citizens of the Commonwealth through the development of policies, programs and institutions to assist the courts in holding juveniles accountable for their actions and by affording them opportunities for reform. The Court Service Unit is the intake arm of J&D Relations Court. Assist parties in filing delinquency petitions; Petitions for protective orders. Custody and visitation and support petitions; Involuntary commitment petitions; Child in need of services and child in need of supervision; Neglect petitions, emancipation, entrustment.

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. Robert G. Woodson Jr., Presiding Judge, Chief Judge Hon. Charles H. Warren Hon. J. William Watson Jr. Ms Jeannie Watin Hamlet email: [email protected]

The purpose of the Richmond 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.

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 the authority to hear serious criminal matters called felonies as well as misdemeanors that are appealed from the General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts. Family matters, including divorce, child support and custody are also handled in the Circuit Court.

Court handles most traffic violations. Also hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies. 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. 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.

Circuit Court for Dickenson County within the 29th 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.