Arlington Circuit Court

Arlington Circuit Court cases in Arlington County, Arlington, VA

Arlington County Circuit Court is a circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) for Virginia's 17th Judicial Circuit, serving Arlington County and the City of Falls Church. It hears felony criminal cases; major civil actions and equitable matters (such as contract disputes, personal injury, and real property); family law cases including divorce, annulment, adoptions, and name changes; probate and other estate/fiduciary matters; and maintains land records. The court conducts jury and bench trials and hears appeals de novo from the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, including misdemeanors, traffic cases, and certain civil and family matters.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Arlington Circuit Court

Arlington County Circuit Court (17th Judicial Circuit) serves the public by:

- Case filings: accepts and maintains records for civil actions (contracts, torts, real property, equity), domestic relations (divorce, equitable distribution, name changes), criminal matters (felony indictments), probate/estate and fiduciary cases, expungements, and certain permits; records land instruments through the Clerk.
- Protective orders: hears appeals from district courts and may issue protective orders in related circuit matters.
- Jury services: manages juror qualification, summons, orientation, and empanelment for civil and criminal jury trials.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts motions, pretrial conferences, trials (bench and jury), sentencings, and de novo appeals from General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts.
- Public access: provides docket information, case copies, and certification through the Clerk; processes fees, fines, and restitution.