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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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., Chief Judge Clerk Ms Julie H. Carlisle

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.

The Falls Church Combined District Court includes a General District Court and a Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court. These courts are responsible for hearing cases involving small claims, civil claims, traffic and criminal matters, juvenile delinquency, and domestic disputes.

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 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.

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

The general district court is a limited jurisdiction trial court that hears civil cases involving amounts in controversy up to $15,000, and conducts trials for traffic infractions and misdemeanor offenses.

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.

Provides services to J&D Relations Court including intake, probation and parole for juvenile offenders.

Circuit Court for Craig 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.

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.

Circuit Court for Roanoke City within the 23th 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 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.

General District Court for Roanoke City within the 23rd Judicial District of Virginia. The general district court handles traffic violations, hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors, and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies. Traffic: (540) 853-2767 Criminal: (540) 853-2361 Civil: (540) 853-2364 Judges' Chambers & Clerk: (540) 853-2511 Fax: Traffic Fax: (540) 853-2487 Fax: Civil Fax: (540) 853-5826

Circuit Court for Roanoke County within the 23th 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.

Try criminal, civil, and traffic cases; preliminary hearings of felony cases; issue civil warrants. Civil warrants, fines and court cases. Set by statute.

Circuit Court for Wise County within the 30th 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 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. Court convenes at 9:00 a.m. on Term Days and civil days. Criminal court convenes at 10:00 a.m. Terms begin, 4th Thursday, 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 9:00 a.m.