Culpeper Circuit Court cases in Culpeper County, Culpeper, VA
Culpeper County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 16th Judicial Circuit, is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction serving Culpeper County. It conducts jury and non-jury trials, empanels grand juries, and maintains official court records. The court handles felony criminal prosecutions; misdemeanor and traffic appeals from the General District Court; civil actions of higher dollar value and equitable matters (including injunctions, real property, and contract disputes); domestic relations matters such as divorce, annulment, equitable distribution, and name changes; probate and estate proceedings; and de novo appeals from the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court (including custody, visitation, and support). Its role is to provide the county's primary forum for major civil litigation, serious criminal cases, and appeals from the lower district courts.
Culpeper Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Culpeper |
| Street Address: | 135 W. Cameron Street |
| City: | Culpeper |
| Zip Code: | 22701 |
| Phone: | 540-727-3438 |
| Fax: | 540-727-3475 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/culpeper/home.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Dockets / Schedule / Calendar: | Dockets Information |
Services and Case Types Handled in Culpeper Circuit Court
Culpeper County Circuit Court (16th Judicial Circuit) serves as Virginia's trial court of general jurisdiction.
- Case filings: Civil (tort, contract, property, equity), domestic relations (divorce, equitable distribution; custody/support when ancillary), criminal (all felonies; misdemeanor and traffic appeals), and appeals from district courts.
- Protective orders: Hears appeals from General District and J&DR Courts and may issue orders when related to matters before the court.
- Court hearings: Schedules and conducts motions, arraignments, bench and jury trials, sentencings, probation/violation and show-cause hearings.
- Jury services: Summonses and qualifies jurors, coordinates orientation and selection, manages deferrals/excuses, and processes juror payment.
- Public records and services (through the Clerk): Maintains case files and orders; records deeds and judgments; probate of wills/estates; issues marriage licenses and concealed handgun permits; collects fines, fees, and restitution; provides docket access and forms.