Henry Circuit Court cases in Henry County, Martinsville, VA
Henry County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 21st Judicial Circuit, is a circuit court (court of record) of general jurisdiction located in Martinsville, Virginia. It conducts jury and nonjury trials and has original jurisdiction over felony prosecutions, major civil actions (generally claims over $25,000) and equity matters, including real property disputes, divorce, adoptions, and name changes, as well as probate and estate litigation. The court also hears appeals de novo from the General District Court in misdemeanors and traffic cases, and from the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court in family matters such as custody, visitation, and child or spousal support, and juvenile delinquency. It serves Henry County as the primary trial court for serious civil and criminal matters.
Henry Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Henry |
| Street Address: | 3160 Kings Mountain Rd. |
| City: | Martinsville |
| Zip Code: | 24112 |
| Phone: | 276-634-4880 |
| Fax: | 276-634-4898 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/henry/home.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| ADA: | Jennifer Ashworth |
| ADA Phone: | 276-634-4892 |
| ADA Fax / Email: | jashworth@vacourts.gov |
Services and Case Types Handled in Henry Circuit Court
Henry County Circuit Court (21st Judicial Circuit of Virginia) is the trial court of record for Henry County. It:
- Accepts and maintains filings for felony criminal cases; civil actions (typically over $25,000); equity/domestic relations (divorce, equitable distribution, name changes, adoptions); probate/estate qualifications; guardianships/conservatorships; and appeals from General District and J&DR District Courts.
- Schedules and conducts court hearings, including jury and bench trials, motions, pretrial conferences, sentencings, and show-cause proceedings.
- Manages jury services: juror qualification, summons, deferrals/excuses, check-in, and service certification.
- Processes protective-order appeals from district courts and may issue related orders in domestic relations proceedings.
- Issues subpoenas, dockets judgments/liens, maintains the official record, provides certified copies, and accepts applicable fees, fines, and restitution.
- Offers public access to case information, calendars, and records per law, supporting efficient, transparent adjudication for the community.