Washington Circuit Court

Washington Circuit Court cases in Washington County, Abingdon, VA

Washington County Circuit Court, 28th Judicial Circuit, is a Virginia circuit court (trial court of general jurisdiction) located in Abingdon. It hears felony criminal cases and indictments; civil actions generally over $25,000 and equitable matters; divorce and other domestic relations actions; probate and fiduciary matters; and real property disputes. It conducts jury and nonjury trials and handles appeals de novo from the General District Court (including misdemeanors and traffic infractions) and from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (custody, support, and related orders). Common matters include civil, criminal, family/domestic, probate, and traffic cases (primarily on appeal or when charged as felonies).

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Services and Case Types Handled in Washington Circuit Court

Washington County Circuit Court (28th Judicial Circuit, Virginia) is the trial court of general jurisdiction. It:
- Accepts filings: felony criminal cases; civil complaints (typically over $25,000), equity matters, divorces, adoptions, name changes, expungements; appeals from district courts (misdemeanor/traffic, protective orders).
- Conducts hearings and trials: arraignments, motions, bench and jury trials, sentencings, show-cause and contempt, probate/estate and fiduciary proceedings.
- Issues and records: orders and judgments; deeds, plats, liens, and land records; marriage licenses; concealed handgun permits.
- Protective orders: hears appeals of family-abuse and stalking protective orders and related enforcement/violation proceedings.
- Jury services: manages summoning, qualification, excusals/deferrals, and juror reporting/compensation.
- Public services: docket scheduling, records access and certified copies, fee and cost payments, and procedural information on filing requirements and local rules.