1st Judicial District of VirginiaJuvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts Informational Pamphlet Show
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Court ScheduleArraignments 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 PolicyContinuances granted by Judge on motion. Judicial District of VirginiaJuvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts Informational Pamphlet
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Court ScheduleArraignments 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 PolicyContinuances granted by Judge on prior written motion (continuance policy in effect/form available). 7th Judicial District of VirginiaJuvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts Informational Pamphlet
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Court ScheduleJuvenile & 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 PolicyContinuances granted by Judge on request. 4th Judicial District of VirginiaJuvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts Informational Pamphlet
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Court ScheduleVideo 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 PolicyContinuances 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.
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