Northumberland Circuit Court cases in Northumberland County, Heathsville, VA
Northumberland County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 15th Judicial Circuit and located in Heathsville, is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction for Northumberland County. As the county's court of record, it conducts jury and bench trials and enters final judgments. Its docket includes major civil and equity matters (e.g., contract, tort, real property), felony criminal prosecutions and indictments, and family law cases such as divorce, annulment, equitable distribution, and related custody and support. The court also handles probate and estate disputes, name changes, and other statutory proceedings. In addition, it hears appeals de novo from the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, including misdemeanors, traffic cases, and certain civil and family matters.
Northumberland Circuit Court Contact and Location Information
| Court Type: | Circuit Court |
| County: | Northumberland |
| Street Address: | 220 Judicial Place |
| City: | Heathsville |
| Zip Code: | 22473 |
| Phone: | 804-580-3700 |
| Fax: | 804-580-2261 |
| Hours: | Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
| Website URL: | https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/northumberland/home.html |
| Forms & Filing: | Forms |
| Facebook: | https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=199823943433544 |
Services and Case Types Handled in Northumberland Circuit Court
Northumberland County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit) serves as Virginia's trial court of record, providing:
- Criminal: felony prosecutions and certain misdemeanors (by indictment or on appeal), jury/bench trials, sentencings, and appeals from district courts.
- Civil: actions in law and equity (contract, tort, real property, injunctions), plus family matters (divorce, equitable distribution, name changes, adoptions).
- Probate/estates: probate of wills, qualification of personal representatives, and fiduciary oversight.
- Appeals: de novo appeals from General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts, including appeals of protective orders; may enter protective orders as authorized by law.
- Records/services: case filings and docketing, access to court records, recording of land records, judgments, and liens.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, deferrals/excusals, and grand jury administration.
- Hearings: scheduling and conducting motions, trials, and post-judgment proceedings.