Page Circuit Court, 26th Judicial Circuit of 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 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. Terms of Court and General Information:Terms begin: 4th Monday in January, April, July & October Motion Day: Tuesday after 2nd Monday, each month.Misdemeanor appeal days: Tuesday following fourth Monday, January to November Grand Juries: 4th Monday, each month except May and December Praecipe must be filed not less than 7 days preceding Motion Day nor more than 30 days. Court convenes at 9:00 a.m.Commissioners in Chancery are utilized. Local rules adopted pursuant to Section 8.01-4.Clerk Honorable C. R. Wilson Email: clerkwilson@hotmail.com Hours 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact Information 116 South Court Street
Suite A
Luray, VA 22835 (540) 743-4064 (540) 743-6902 Fax: (540) 743-2338
Page General District Court, 26th Judicial District of Virginia
The general district court handles traffic violations, hears minor criminal cases known as misdemeanors, and conducts preliminary hearings for more serious criminal cases called felonies. General district courts have exclusive authority to hear civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less and share authority with the circuit courts to hear cases with claims between $4,500 and $15,000. Examples of civil cases are landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes and personal injury actions
Court Schedule
Civil 2nd & 4th Friday of the month 8:30 a.m., Garnishments 9:00 a.m., Returns 11:00 a.m., Small Claims 1:00 p.m., Trials (scheduled for specific times by judge)
Criminal & Traffic Thursdays, 9:00 a.m., Commonwealth Returns (except as noted) Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., State Police 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9:00 a.m., County Code Offenses 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 11:00 a.m., Town of Luray 2nd Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Town of Stanley 4th Fridays, 10:30 a.m., Town of Shenandoah 5th Mondays & Fridays, 10:00 a.m., ASAP Non-Compliance Thursdays, 1:00 p.m., Trials (scheduled for specific times by judge)5th Mondays & Fridays, 9:00 a.m., Trials (scheduled for specific times by judge)
ClerkMs. Gail Denise Massey
Hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact Information
116 South Court Street
Suite B
Luray, VA 22835 (540) 743-5705 Fax: (540) 743-5334
Page Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, 26th Judicial District of Virginia
In Virginia, a juvenile is any person under 18 years of age. The juvenile and domestic relations district court hears all matters involving juveniles such as criminal or traffic matters. Juvenile delinquency cases are cases involving a minor under the age of 18 who has been accused of committing an offense that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult. Other juvenile offenses may be referred to as status offenses. Status offenses are those acts that are unlawful only because they are committed by a minor. In addition, this court handles other matters involving the family such as custody, support and visitation. The court also hears family abuse cases, cases where adults have been accused of child abuse or neglect, and criminal cases where the defendant and alleged victim are family or household members. Continuance Policy: Continuances granted by Judge.
Court ScheduleCivil 9:00 a.m., Tuesdays 9:00 a.m., 3rd, 4th & 5th FridaysJuvenile Traffic & Criminal 9:30 a.m., MondaysAdult Criminal Returns 1:30 p.m., MondaysDCSE 4th & 5th, TuesdaysBond Hearings 1:15 p.m., Every Court Day
Clerk Mrs. Ollie Susan Aleshire email: saleshire@courts.state.va.us
Hours 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact Information 116 South Court Street Suite F Luray, VA 22835 (540) 743-4152 Fax: (540) 743-4690
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