Greene Circuit Court

Greene Circuit Court cases in Greene County, Stanardsville, VA

Greene County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 16th Judicial Circuit and located in Stanardsville, is the trial court of general jurisdiction for Greene County. It conducts jury and bench trials, handles all felony criminal prosecutions and indictments, and hears appeals of misdemeanors and traffic cases from the General District Court. The court adjudicates major civil actions and all equity matters, including injunctions and real property disputes. It also hears family and domestic relations matters such as divorce, annulment, equitable distribution, custody, visitation, and child/spousal support, including appeals from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The Circuit Court provides appellate review of cases from the county's district courts and has authority to issue final judgments and orders.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Greene Circuit Court

The Greene County Circuit Court (16th Judicial Circuit of Virginia) serves the public as the trial court of general jurisdiction. It accepts and dockets filings for felony criminal cases; misdemeanor and traffic appeals; civil actions (torts, contracts, real-property and equity matters); divorce, adoptions, name changes; expungements; and appeals from General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations courts. The court issues protective orders as authorized and hears protective-order appeals. It schedules and conducts motions, trials (bench and jury), sentencings, and post-judgment proceedings, and maintains official case records and land records. Through the Clerk's Office, it provides marriage licenses; probate and qualification of estates/personal representatives; concealed handgun permits; notary oath/qualification; and land-record recording. Jury services include juror summons, qualification, orientation, and management for jury trials.