Virginia juvenile and domestic relations court case information

1st Judicial District of Virginia

Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk


Ms Bonnie Coffey
email: [email protected]

Phone/Fax


Phone: (757) 382-8100
Fax: (757) 382-8152

Clerk's Office Hours


8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Address


301 Albemarle Drive
Second Floor
Chesapeake, VA 23322-5501

Judges

  • Hon. Lori Beth Galbraith, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Andrew D. Kubovcik
  • Hon. David J. Whitted
  • Hon. Larry D. Willis Sr.

Court Schedule

Arraignments
   Criminal, Civil, Traffic/Summons
   Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m.
Trials
   Custody/Visitation
     Mon., Tues., & Thurs., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 
        p.m.
   Adult Criminal
     Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs. 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 
        2:00 p.m.
   Juvenile Delinquency
     Mon., Tues., Wed., & Thurs., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 
        p.m., 2:00 p.m.
   Adult/Juvenile Reviews
     Fridays
   Support/DCSE
     Tues., Wed., & Thurs., 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 
        p.m.
   Contested Matters
     Mon. - Fri.
Drivers' License Presentation
   Each week on varying days (Report at 2:45pm)
     At 3:00 p.m.

**INFORMATION FOR MAGISTRATES**
   All Criminal Arraignments:
     If detained, set for the next day at 9:00 a.m.
     If released, set for one week out at 9:00 a.m.
     If out of jurisdiction, set for three weeks out at 9:00 a.m.

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on motion.

Judicial District of Virginia

Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk


Ms Felicia Edmonds-Rustin

Phone/Fax


Phone: (804) 646-2942
Fax: (804) 646-2906

Clerk's Office Hours


8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Address


Oliver Hill Courts Building
1600 Oliver Hill Way
Suite C181
Richmond, VA 23219-1232

Judges

  • Hon. Mary E. Langer, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Marilynn C. Goss, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Brice Edward Lambert, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Ashley K. Tunner, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Jacqueline Alexis Fisher-Rizk

Court Schedule

Arraignments
   Mon. - Fri., 8:45 a.m.
Detention Hearings & Review
   Mon. - Fri., 11:00 a.m.
Traffic Cases
   1st Thurs., 2:00 p.m.
Motions Docket
   Mon. - Thurs., 2:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Support
   Days & times vary by Judge.
Criminal & Civil
   Days & times vary by Judge.
Driver's License Presentations
   1st Monday of every month unless otherwise indicated

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on prior written motion (continuance policy in effect/form available).

7th Judicial District of Virginia

Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk


Ms Patsy A. Ewell
email: [email protected]

Phone/Fax


Phone: (757) 926-3603
Fax: (757) 926-3598
Fax: (757) 926-7150

Clerk's Office Hours


8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
In-Person Payment Hours: 8am-3:30pm

Address


2501 Huntington Avenue
Newport News, VA 23607-4411

Judges

  • Hon. Jeffrey C. Rountree, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Rebecca M. Robinson, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Kimberly Anne Kurkjian
  • Hon. Shawn W. Overbey

Court Schedule

Juvenile & Adult Arraignments
   Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.
Juvenile & Adult Commonwealth Trials/Disp.
   Wed. &Thurs., 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.
   Fri., 10:30 a.m.
   Juvenile & Adult Non-Commonwealth Trials/Disp.
   Wed. & Thurs., 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Traffic
   Mon. - Fri., 8:30 a.m.
Domestic Violence Cases
   Tues., 10:30 a.m.
   Fri., 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m.,10:30 a.m., & 11:00 a.m.
Civil Cases
   Mon., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m.
Child Support Cases
   Tues., 8:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m. & 11:00 
   a.m., DCSE & Non-DCSE cases
Child Support Show Cause Arraignments
     Tues., 2:00 p.m.
Contested Custody/Visitation/Support
   Scheduled directly with Judge's Clerk
Termination Parental Rights, Abused/Neglected Cases, & Foster Care 
Review Cases
Relief of Custody
   Tues., 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Drug Courts
   Juvenile: Wed., 4:30 p.m.
Truancy Court
   3rd OR 4th Thurs., 1:00 p.m.

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge on request.

4th Judicial District of Virginia

Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk


Ms Joan Marie Butt

Phone/Fax


Phone: (757) 664-7340
Fax: (757) 823-1461

Clerk's Office Hours


8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Address


150 St. Paul's Boulevard
5th Floor
Norfolk, VA 23510-2747

Judges

  • Hon. Devon R. Paige, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
  • Hon. M. Randolph Carlson II, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Lauri DiEnno Hogge, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Lyn M. Simmons, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Robert McLanahan Smith III, Presiding Judge

Court Schedule

Video Arraignments
   Mon. - Fri., 9:00 a.m.
Custody/Visitation
   Mon. - Thurs., 11:30 a.m.
Adult Criminal
   Mon. - Thurs., 9:30 a.m.
Delinquency
   Mon. - Thurs., 9:30 a.m.
DCSE/Support
   Mon. - Thurs., 9:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Domestic Violence Matters
   Mon. - Thurs., 9:30 a.m.
Foster Care
   Fridays or afternoon dockets - times & days depend on Judge
Disp/Prob Reviews
   Fridays - times depend upon Judge
Contested Cases (lengthy trials & preliminary hearings)
   Mon. - Thurs., 2:00 p.m.
   Times may vary depending on Judge and number of cases scheduled.
Drivers' License Presentations
   Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.

Continuance Policy

Continuances governed by Rule 8:14. Continuances granted by Judge on motion for good cause. In both civil and criminal matters when both parties are represented by counsel and there is an agreed upon continuance, the attorneys may submit a request and order to the Court which shall include the specific case file number of all matters which are the subject of the continuance. The request must include available continuance dates and may be faxed to the Clerk?s office at least three business days prior to the court hearing. The request will be submitted to the Judge and the attorneys will be notified of the Court?s response. In civil matters, if the continuance is granted, it will be the responsibility of the attorneys to notify all parties that they are excused. The attorneys will be responsible for issuing process for all parties previously summonsed. In criminal cases, if the continuance is granted the defendant and the Commonwealth Attorney must appear on the original court date. The defense attorney need not appear. All victims/witnesses may be excused from appearing. The Commonwealth Attorney will be responsible for issuing new subpoenas for the continuance date.

What Virginia court includes juvenile and domestic relations issues?

There is a juvenile and domestic relations district court in each Virginia city and county. In Virginia, a juvenile is any person under 18 years of age. The juvenile and domestic relations district court hears all matters involving juveniles such as criminal or traffic matters.

How do I look up custody cases in Virginia?

Please call 804-371-9141 or email [email protected] with general questions and records requests. You may visit the Document Control Center to review case documents. The Document Control Center is in the Clerk's Office, on the 1st floor of the SCC's headquarters at 1300 East Main Street, in downtown Richmond.

Are court cases public record in Virginia?

Are Virginia Court Records Public? Pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Virginia court records are public records which are accessible to anyone without having to present a statement of purpose.

How do I find someone's court records?

There are three ways to look at court records: Go to the courthouse and ask to look at paper records. Go to the courthouse and look at electronic court records. If your court offers it, look at electronic records over the internet.