Grayson Circuit Court cases in Grayson County, Independence, VA
Grayson County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 27th Judicial Circuit, is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction located in Independence, VA. It hears felony criminal prosecutions and jury trials; civil and equity cases; and family law matters, including divorce and equitable distribution. The court also conducts de novo appeals from the General District Court and the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, including misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and civil or juvenile/family cases. Its territorial jurisdiction covers all of Grayson County.
Grayson Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Grayson |
| Street Address: | 129 Davis Street |
| City: | Independence |
| Zip Code: | 24348 |
| Phone: | 276-773-2231 |
| Fax: | 276-773-3338 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/grayson/home.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Wikipedia: | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grayson_County_Courthouse_(Virginia) |
Services and Case Types Handled in Grayson Circuit Court
Grayson County Circuit Court (27th Judicial Circuit, VA) serves the public by:
- Hearing cases: felony criminal prosecutions; misdemeanor/traffic appeals; civil actions over $25,000; equity matters (injunctions, real property, contracts).
- Family and related matters: divorce and equitable distribution, name changes, adoptions; de novo appeals of custody/support and protective orders from district courts; issuance of protective orders where authorized.
- Probate and records: probating wills and qualifying estates; guardianships/conservatorships; recording deeds, liens, and plats; issuing marriage licenses and concealed handgun permits; providing certified copies.
- Case services: accepting filings, docketing, and scheduling; conducting hearings (arraignments, motions, bench/jury trials, sentencings); issuing summonses/subpoenas; processing judgments and restitution.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, attendance, and compensation.
Public access includes counter assistance, records searches, and limited forms guidance; some filings may be available electronically per Virginia law.