Stafford Circuit Court

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Databases Updated on May 09, 2026

Stafford Circuit Court cases in Stafford County, Stafford, VA

Stafford County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit) in Stafford, VA is a circuit court-the trial court of general jurisdiction for Stafford County. It handles felony criminal prosecutions; civil actions typically over $25,000 and equity matters (e.g., injunctions); and family law cases including divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, visitation, child and spousal support, and adoptions. The court also hears appeals de novo from the General District Court and the Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, including misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and juvenile/family matters, and it conducts jury trials when required. Its jurisdiction covers serious criminal cases, higher-value or equitable civil disputes, and comprehensive domestic relations proceedings within the county.

Stafford Circuit Court Contact and Location Information

Court Type: Circuit Court
County: Stafford
Street Address: 1300 Courthouse Road
City: Stafford
Zip Code: 22555
Phone: 540-658-8750
Fax: 540-658-4653
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Website URL: https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/stafford/home.html
Forms & Filing: Forms

Services and Case Types Handled in Stafford Circuit Court

Stafford County Circuit Court (15th Judicial Circuit) provides trial-level court services and records for major civil, criminal, and domestic matters.

- Case types: felony criminal prosecutions; misdemeanor and traffic appeals; civil actions generally over $25,000 and equity/injunctions; divorce, annulment, equitable distribution, and certain custody/visitation; name changes, adoptions; probate, wills, fiduciary/estate qualification; expungement petitions; appeals from General District and J&DR courts, including protective orders.

- Public services: case filings and docketing; scheduling and conducting motions, trials, sentencings, and other court hearings; jury services (qualification, summons, orientation, deferrals, payment); grand jury empanelment; protective order appeals and enforcement; records access and certified copies; recording and indexing land records/deeds; issuance of marriage licenses and concealed handgun permits; collection of court costs and fees.

Its clerk's office guides the public in filing, maintains the official record, and facilitates access to court proceedings and juror service.

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