Westmoreland Circuit Court

Westmoreland Circuit Court cases in Westmoreland County, Montross, VA

Westmoreland County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 15th Judicial Circuit and located in Montross, is a circuit (trial) court of general jurisdiction for Westmoreland County. It conducts jury and nonjury trials and handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil cases generally exceeding $25,000 and equity matters (such as injunctions and real property disputes); and family law matters within circuit jurisdiction, including divorce and adoption. The court also hears appeals de novo from the General District Court and the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, including misdemeanor and traffic cases and certain civil and juvenile/domestic matters. It oversees grand juries and maintains the court record.

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Services and Case Types Handled in Westmoreland Circuit Court

Westmoreland County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit, Virginia) provides:

- Case filings and records: civil actions (torts, contracts, property), divorces and related equitable distribution, name changes, probate/estates, judgments and liens, and land record recording through the Clerk's Office.
- Criminal matters: felony prosecutions, certain misdemeanors, grand jury indictments, and appeals from district courts.
- Appeals: de novo appeals from General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts (including civil, criminal, traffic, and family matters).
- Protective orders: hears appeals of protective orders and may issue protective orders in matters pending before the court.
- Jury services: juror qualification, summons, orientation, scheduling, and juror payment.
- Court hearings: arraignments, motions, trials (judge or jury), sentencing, civil motions day, and final orders.
- Public services: docket and case information access, filing guidance, certified copies, and payment processing for fees, fines, and restitution.