City of Manassas County
The Manassas City, Virginia trial court system includes Circuit Courts, General District Courts, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Circuit Courts have broad authority over civil and criminal cases, handling felonies, grand jury indictments, and civil claims exceeding $25,000. They also oversee divorce cases, adoptions, property disputes, will probates, and emergency protective orders.
General District Courts manage preliminary felony hearings, misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and traffic infractions. They handle civil claims under $4,500 exclusively and share jurisdiction with Circuit Courts for claims between $4,500 and $25,000. The Small Claims Division addresses claims up to $5,000, while other civil cases include evictions, FOIA disputes, and protective orders. These courts also share jurisdiction with Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts over adult mental health commitments.
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts oversee domestic and juvenile matters like custody, support, abuse, neglect, juvenile offenses, and protective orders. They handle cases involving minors' mental health, emancipation, and family-related offenses. In some jurisdictions, General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts are combined under one clerk.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court manages public records from the Circuit Court, including criminal and civil case filings, marriage licenses, wills, and deeds. The clerks of the General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts maintain their respective court records.
The following types of public court records are accessible in Manassas:
â— Criminal Records
â— Civil Records
â— Family Records
â— Traffic Records
â— Probate Records
The public can access and request copies of court records either in person at the respective court offices or through their online platforms. These records include a variety of case types such as civil, criminal, traffic, and family matters. For added convenience, residents of Manassas can search for and review public court records using the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System, which provides detailed information on cases filed across the state.
