Smyth Circuit Court

Smyth Circuit Court cases in Smyth County, Marion, VA

Smyth County Circuit Court (28th Judicial Circuit), located in Marion, is Virginia's circuit court and trial court of general jurisdiction for Smyth County. As a court of record, it conducts jury and non-jury trials, handles felony criminal prosecutions, and hears appeals de novo from the General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts in misdemeanor, traffic, and certain family matters. It has original jurisdiction over major civil actions (generally exceeding $25,000) and concurrent jurisdiction in lower amounts, as well as equitable proceedings. Common case types include serious criminal offenses, tort and contract disputes, real property and probate matters, divorce and other domestic relations, adoptions, name changes, and traffic and misdemeanor appeals.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Smyth Circuit Court

Smyth County Circuit Court (28th Judicial Circuit) is Virginia's court of record handling major civil and criminal matters and key public services. It:
- Hears felony criminal cases; higher-value civil actions; divorces, adoptions, name changes, and equity matters; and appeals from General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts (trials de novo, juries as requested).
- Conducts grand jury, bench and jury trials, motions, sentencings, and other hearings.
- Processes case filings, docketing, and issuance of orders and final decrees.
- Provides protective-order hearings on appeal or when related to circuit matters.
- Manages jury services: summons, qualification, orientation, deferrals, and juror payment.
- Through the Clerk: maintains official records; records deeds and land instruments; probates wills and qualifies fiduciaries; issues marriage licenses and concealed handgun permits; and provides copies, certifications, and case information.