Fluvanna Circuit Court cases in Fluvanna County, Palmyra, VA
Fluvanna County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 16th Judicial Circuit in Palmyra, is a circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) serving Fluvanna County. It conducts jury and nonjury trials, maintains court and land records, and hears de novo appeals from the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Common case types include felony criminal prosecutions; certain misdemeanors (by indictment or on appeal); higher-value and equitable civil cases; family law matters such as divorce, equitable distribution, and related custody/support when ancillary to divorce or on appeal; probate and estate qualification; real property and lien/foreclosure actions; and traffic and misdemeanor matters appealed from the district courts. Its jurisdiction is countywide within Fluvanna County.
Fluvanna Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Fluvanna |
| Street Address: | 72 Main Street |
| City: | Palmyra |
| Zip Code: | 22963 |
| Phone: | 434-591-1970 |
| Fax: | 434-591-1971 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/fluvanna/home.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Facebook: | https://www.facebook.com/people/Fluvanna-County-Circuit-Court/100069304265844/ |
Services and Case Types Handled in Fluvanna Circuit Court
Fluvanna County Circuit Court (16th Judicial Circuit) serves as Virginia's trial court of general jurisdiction.
- Criminal: Felonies; misdemeanor and traffic appeals from district courts; sentencing and post‑conviction matters.
- Civil: Claims typically over $25,000; equity actions; real property disputes; torts and contracts.
- Family/related: Divorce, annulment, adoptions, name changes.
- Probate/estates: Qualification of personal representatives; wills, fiduciary accounts, and estate disputes.
- Protective orders: Hears de novo appeals from district courts and may issue orders in related criminal proceedings.
- Case filings/records: Accepts civil and criminal pleadings, petitions (e.g., expungements), and judgments; maintains case files and land records; provides certified copies per law.
- Court hearings: Schedules and conducts arraignments, motions, bench and jury trials, and other proceedings; manages dockets.
- Jury services: Qualifies and summons jurors; handles deferrals/excuses, orientation, check‑in, and payment.
- Public services: Case information, fines/costs payments, and records access.