King William Circuit Court

King William Circuit Court cases in King William County, King William, VA

King William County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 9th Judicial Circuit in King William, is the county's circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction). It conducts jury and bench trials and handles felony criminal cases; civil actions typically over $25,000 and equity matters; divorce and other domestic relations cases; and probate/estate and real property disputes. The court also hears appeals de novo from the General District Court and the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, including misdemeanor and traffic matters and lower-value civil claims. The Circuit Court's clerk maintains case records and land records, and the court issues enforceable orders and judgments within King William County.

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Services and Case Types Handled in King William Circuit Court

King William County Circuit Court (9th Judicial Circuit) is the court of record handling:
- Criminal: felony prosecutions, some misdemeanors (and traffic) on appeal; grand jury.
- Civil: major civil and equity/chancery cases, business disputes, torts, real property.
- Family/Domestic relations: divorce, equitable distribution, custody, visitation, and support.
- Appeals: de novo appeals from General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts.

Public-facing services include:
- Case filings and docketing (civil, criminal, family, appeals), expungement and name-change petitions.
- Protective orders as authorized by law and on appeal from lower courts.
- Court hearings: motions, bench and jury trials, sentencing, and post-judgment proceedings.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, and empanelment.
- Probate: wills and qualification of executors/administrators.
- Land records: recording deeds, liens, and judgments.
- Licenses and permits: marriage licenses, concealed handgun permits.
- Payments and access to court records and schedules.