Augusta Circuit Court cases in Augusta County, Staunton, VA
Augusta County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 25th Judicial Circuit and located in Staunton, is a circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Augusta County. It conducts jury and bench trials and handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions typically over $25,000 and equitable matters; divorces and other domestic relations proceedings; real property and estate/probate disputes; adoptions and name changes. The court hears de novo appeals from the General District Court (including misdemeanors, traffic cases, and civil claims within the appealable range) and from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (such as custody, visitation, and support matters). It also issues writs and injunctive relief and maintains official court records.
Augusta Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Augusta |
| Street Address: | 1 East Johnson Street |
| City: | Staunton |
| Zip Code: | 24401 |
| Phone: | 540-245-5321 |
| Fax: | 540-245-5318 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/augusta/home.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Dockets Information |
| ADA: | W. Chapman Goodwin |
| ADA Phone: | 540-245-5324 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | wgoodwin@vacourts.gov |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Augusta_County_Courthouse |
Services and Case Types Handled in Augusta Circuit Court
Augusta County Circuit Court (25th Judicial Circuit) is a court of record handling felony criminal cases; misdemeanor and traffic appeals; major civil and equity matters; divorces (including equitable distribution); adoptions; name changes; and appeals from district courts.
Clerk's Office services:
- Case filings and docket management
- Summonses and subpoenas
- Land records and judgment recording
- Probate/estate qualification
- Marriage licenses and concealed handgun permits
- Certified copies and public access to records
- Collection of fines, costs, and restitution
Court operations:
- Scheduling and conducting hearings and trials (bench and jury)
- Managing motions, continuances, and final orders
- Jury services: qualification, summonsing, orientation, attendance, and compensation
- Protective orders: de novo appeals from district courts and issuance in related circuit matters
- Authorized administrative/agency appeals