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- Chesapeake Circuit Court
- 307 Albemarle Drive
3rd Floor - Phone: 757-382-3000
- Hours:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 307 Albemarle Drive
- Chesapeake General District Court
- 307 Albemarle Drive
1st Floor - Phone: 757-382-3100
- Hours:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 307 Albemarle Drive
- Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
- 301 Albemarle Drive
2nd Floor - Phone: 757-382-8100
- Hours:
Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- 301 Albemarle Drive
Driving Directions & Parking
Most Requested
Other Services
- Divorce Manual - Uncontested (PDF)
- Divorce Manual - Contested (PDF)
- Expungement of Criminal Records
- Grand Juries (PDF)
- Judgments
- Name Change - Adult
- Name Change - Child
- Notary Public
- Payments, Deferred
- Probate
General Information
There is a circuit court in each city and county in Virginia. The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving claims between $4,500 and $15,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies.
The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
Online Features
- Circuit Court Case Information
Online access to selected Circuit Courts Cases may be searched using name, case number, or hearing date. - Docket
The Circuit Court Docket will be posted daily by 5 p.m. for the next upcoming court sessions. - Deed Calculation
Online - Calculate fees and taxes for deeds and contracts for selected courts. - Circuit Court Civil Filing Fee Calculation
- Trade Names (Business) - Forms
Resources
- Glossary - Terms used in Court
- Overcoming the Stress of Jury Duty (PDF)
- "What You Need to Know About Serving As a Juror"
- Virginia's Circuit Court Resources
Most Requested
Other Services
General Information
Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction over criminal felonies and civil cases involving more than $15,000, shares jurisdiction with the General District Court in civil cases involving between $4,500 and $15,000 and hears civil, criminal, and traffic cases appealed from lower courts.
- All About General District Court
- What You Should Know for Your Visit (PDF)
Includes information on:- How to Start Your Suit
- Types of Cases in General District Court
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Homepage
General Information
Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles criminal and traffic violations by juveniles and serious family relations problems. Other sections of the court enforce the judges' orders including probation and child support, and assist in finding temporary homes for children under court supervision.
Online Features
Resources
Services
- Victim / Witness Assistance Program (Sheriff's Office)
General Information
The Commonwealth's Attorney (elected 4-year term Constitutional Officer) serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the City of Chesapeake and has as his/her primary responsibility the prosecution of all felony violations of the Criminal Code of Virginia and such misdemeanor offenses as he/she deems appropriated. The Commonwealth's Attorney further serves as legal advisor to many of the members of the criminal justice system, city government, and the general public.
Juvenile Court Services Homepage
Services
General Information
Associated with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court is a court service unit, sometimes called the Juvenile Probation department, which serves the court and facilitates the rehabilitation or treatment of those who come before the court.
General Info
The principal function of the magistrate is to provide an independent, unbiased review of complaints brought to the office by police officers, sheriffs, deputies, and citizens. In addition, magistrates may assist the public by providing information on the judicial system processes and procedures.
General Info
The Chesapeake Public Defender Office is an independent state agency that specializes in representing people charged with criminal offenses who can't afford a lawyer. The Public Defender Office receives cases only by appointment from the court. It handles cases in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, General District Court, and Circuit Court for the City of Chesapeake. It also handles appeals in the Virginia Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court. Public defenders represent both juveniles in delinquency cases and adults on all criminal offenses that could lead to jail time.
Public Defender's Office
- Current Public Defender: Lakishi Stevenson
- Address:
135 Hanbury Road West, Suite D
Chesapeake, VA 23322 - Phone: 757-382-0098
- Fax: 757-382-0096
- Email Lakishi Stevenson
- Virginia Public Defenders Website
General Information
- Virginia Court Systems
- Virginia Courts in Brief (PDF)
- FAQs (PDF)
- For Citizens
- For Legal Community
- For Students/Teachers
Virginia Judicial Sites
Virginia Courts Automated Information System
- Supreme Court of Virginia Case Information
- Court of Appeals of Virginia Case Information
- Circuit Court Case Information
- District Court Case Information
- Deed Calculation
Programs & Services
Resources
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Circuit Court
Physical Address
307 Albemarle Drive
Suite 400A
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: : 757-382-3050Fax: : 757-382-3080
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Circuit Court Judges' Chambers
Physical Address
307 Albemarle Drive
400A
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: : 757-382-3050
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Commonwealth's Attorney Office
Physical Address
307 Albemarle Drive
Suite 200A
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: : 757-382-3200Fax: : 757-382-3227
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First District Court Service Unit
Physical Address
301 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23320
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General District Court
Physical Address
307 Albemarle Drive
Suite 100A
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: : 757-382-3100
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Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
Physical Address
301 Albemarle Drive,
2nd Floor
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: : 757-382-8100Fax: : 757-382-8152
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Magistrate Office
Physical Address
400-A Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: : 757-382-6534
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Public Defender
Physical Address
135 Hanbury Road West
Suite D
Chesapeake, VA 23322
Phone: : 757-382-0098Fax: : 757-382-0096