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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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The juvenile and domestic relations district court hears all matters involving juveniles such as criminal or traffic matters.

Judicial Court that hears all matters involving children and family domestic issues for the City of Newport News.

Circuit Court for Floyd 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 City 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.

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 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 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 cases called felonies.

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.

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.

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.

Provides a juvenile and family matters court service unit within the county. Superior Court System 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.

Try criminal, civil, and traffic cases; preliminary hearings of felony cases; issue civil warrants. Civil warrants, fines and court cases. Set by statute. Judge, Chief Judge: Hon. Marcus A. Brinks Brenda Hines Clerk

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.