Loudoun Circuit Court

Loudoun Circuit Court cases in Loudoun County, Leesburg, VA

Loudoun County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit) in Leesburg, VA, is a circuit court-the Commonwealth's trial court of general jurisdiction for Loudoun County. It conducts jury and bench trials, empanels grand juries, and hears appeals de novo from the General District Court and the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court. Case types include major civil and equitable actions; felony criminal cases; traffic matters (felonies and appealed misdemeanors/infractions); family/domestic relations (divorce, equitable distribution, custody, support); adoptions and name changes; and probate/estate proceedings. The court enters final judgments and orders and has concurrent jurisdiction with lower courts for certain civil claims.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Loudoun Circuit Court

Loudoun County Circuit Court (20th Judicial Circuit) serves the public as Virginia's trial court of general jurisdiction.

- Case types: felony criminal cases; civil actions (typically over $25,000); equity matters (injunctions); divorces and equitable distribution; name changes; adoption petitions; appeals from General District and J&DR courts (misdemeanors, traffic, civil claims, and protective orders).
- Case filings and records: accepts and maintains civil/criminal filings; issues orders and judgments; provides certified copies and public access per law.
- Protective orders: hears appeals of J&DR/GDC protective orders and related proceedings.
- Jury services: qualifies and summons jurors; manages orientation, scheduling, and payment for jury trials.
- Court hearings: schedules and conducts arraignments, motions, trials (bench or jury), and sentencings.
- Clerk services: probate/estate qualification, land records recording, marriage licenses, concealed handgun permits, and notary oaths.