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Terms begin on the first Mondays of February, April, June, August, October, and December. Criminal Term Grand Juries, 1st Monday, each month 9:00 a.m. All cases set on Term Day. Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in divorce and other cases for good cause shown. To set or cancel court hearing, contact Judges' office. Faxes not accepted in civil matters.

The Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction with authority to try both civil and criminal cases. The Circuit Court also has jurisdiction over divorce cases and adoptions. In criminal cases, the circuit court has jurisdiction over the trial of all felonies and of those misdemeanors originally charged in circuit court. The circuit court also hears appeals from general district court in civil and criminal cases and from juvenile and domestic relations district court.

The court service unit provides intake for juvenile complaints and petitions for custody, visitation or protective orders; as well as provides court ordered probation supervision and parole supervision for juveniles who have been committed to the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice. Serving Lee, Scott, and Wise Counties.

The JDR courts are district courts, which in Virginia means they are not courts of record and there are no jury trials. All cases are heard and decided by the judge. Parties to a case can appeal the final decisions of the JDR court to the circuit court, which is a court of record and may involve a jury trial. The JDR courts handle cases involving: • children accused of delinquent acts, traffic infractions, or status offenses; • children in need of services or supervision; • children who have been subjected to abuse or neglect, or abandoned; • children whose custody, visitation, support, or parentage is before the court; • children for whom relief of custody or termination of parental rights is sought; • children in foster care and former foster youth in the Fostering Futures Program; • children seeking emancipation or work permits; • children whose eligibility for federal or state benefits requires certain findings by the court; • family or household members who have been subjected to or accused of abuse; • adults accused of child abuse or neglect, or of offenses against a family or household member; • spouses seeking support after separation; • enforcement of support orders; • court-ordered rehabilitation services; • court consent for certain medical and mental health treatments; and • court-ordered blood testing of minors.

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.

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.

Hears all matters involving juveniles, family matters such as custody, support and visitation, 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.

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. Passport applications accepted. File and maintain documents relating to land transfers in Bedford County/City.

Circuit court that handles all civil cases with claims of more than $25,000 and 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 Bristol City 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.

Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Also shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $15,000. Circuit court handles felonies, family matters, including divorce, 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 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.

Provide a variety of complex services to the public and bar, dealing with administration of estates, file criminal and civil cases. Issue marriage licenses, provide change of name form, and is responsible for jury management. Passports available. Provide forms for Habitual Offender-Restoration of Driver's license. Issue hunting and fishing licenses. Recording of deeds, deed of trust, etc. and all land record management instruments. Qualify notary public-administer oaths.

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 within the county Superior Court System 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.

Handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. Shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $15,000. Hears serious criminal cases to include felonies and family matters including divorce. Also hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations 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. Traffic: (703) 746-4041 Criminal: (703) 746-4030 Civil: (703) 746-4021

Circuit Court for Lee 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 Clerk's Office provides a variety of services to the public and bar and has authority for the probate of wills, grants of administration and appointment of guardians. The clerk is the custodian of court records which includes criminal,chancery (divorces), and civil and the clerk's office is where deeds are recorded and marriage licenses are issued. The clerk is also responsible for courtroom administration and jury management.

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 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.

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.

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.