Prince William Circuit Court

Prince William Circuit Court cases in Prince William County, Manassas, VA

Prince William County Circuit Court, the trial court of general jurisdiction for Virginia's 31st Judicial Circuit, sits in Manassas and serves Prince William County and the Cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. As a circuit court, it conducts jury and bench trials; hears felony criminal cases; hears misdemeanor and traffic cases on appeal from the General District Court; and hears civil actions of higher value and equity matters. It also handles family law, including divorce, equitable distribution, and appeals of custody, visitation, and support from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The court processes appeals de novo from lower courts, oversees probate and fiduciary matters, and maintains land and judgment records.

Prince William Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Prince William Circuit Court

Prince William County Circuit Court (31st Judicial Circuit) is Virginia's trial court of general jurisdiction. Services include:

- Case filings and records: felony criminal cases; misdemeanor and civil appeals from district courts; civil claims generally over $25,000; equity matters (divorce, injunctions, property, trusts); adoptions, name changes; probate and estate qualifications; issuance of certified copies.
- Court hearings: scheduling and conducting motions, bench and jury trials, sentencings, appeals de novo, and case management.
- Protective orders: hears appeals of protective-order cases from district courts and issues protective/no-contact orders when authorized in related proceedings.
- Jury services: qualifies and summons jurors, manages jury selection and service, and processes attendance and compensation.
- Public access: docket information, record retrieval, and guidance on filing procedures (not legal advice).