Southampton Circuit Court

Southampton Circuit Court cases in Southampton County, Courtland, VA

Southampton County Circuit Court, located in Courtland, is a circuit court (court of general jurisdiction) within Virginia's 5th Judicial Circuit. It conducts felony criminal trials; hears major civil actions and equity matters; adjudicates divorce, annulment, and equitable-distribution cases; and empanels juries and grand juries. The court also provides de novo appellate review of cases from the General District Court and the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, including misdemeanors, traffic infractions, civil claims, and certain family matters. Common case types include criminal (felonies and appealed misdemeanors), civil (torts, contracts, property, and equity), family/domestic relations (divorce and related relief), and traffic matters on appeal.

Southampton Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Services and Case Types Handled in Southampton Circuit Court

Southampton County Circuit Court (5th Judicial Circuit, VA) provides:

- Case jurisdiction: felony criminal cases; misdemeanor/traffic appeals; civil actions over $25,000; equity matters (injunctions, real property, contracts, torts).
- Family/domestic relations: divorce, equitable distribution, name changes, adoptions, custody/support within divorce; protective orders on appeal and in related proceedings.
- Appellate: de novo appeals from General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts.

Public-facing services:
- Case filings and docketing; issuance of subpoenas and writs; scheduling and conducting hearings and trials (jury and nonjury).
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, and management.
- Records: public access to case files, certified copies; recording of deeds, judgments, and liens.
- Probate and estates: probate of wills and estate qualification.
- Additional filings: concealed handgun permits, expungement petitions.
- Collection of court costs and entry/maintenance of orders and judgments.