Court - Courtland, Southampton Circuit Court-5th Judicial Circuit of Virginia
Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov. Motion Day, 1st Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. Grand Juries, 1st day of Term. Court convenes 9:30 a.m. 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.
Categories
Physical Address
23190 Sedley Road, Franklin, VA 23851
Hours
Monday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM; Tuesday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM; Thursday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM; Friday: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
Voice
Fax
(757) 653-2547
Voice
Fax
(757) 653-2547
Application process
Call for additional information
Languages
English
Service area
Southampton, VA
Agency info
Southampton Circuit Court-5th Judicial Circuit of Virginia
Civil cases: shared jurisdiction with General District Court for amounts in dispute between $4,500 and $50,000. Exclusive civil jurisdiction for matters over $50,000. Resolve felony charges. Appeals from General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Courts (traffic, family matters). See us for CHP, Marriage Licenses, Divorce and Jury Trials. Circuit Court is the highest (final) "trial level" Court in Commonwealth.