General District Court

The purpose of the General District Court is to process criminal, traffic, and civil cases heard by District Court Judges and to hold preliminary hearings for felonies.

• There is a general district court in each city and county in 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.

Operating

• Increase for office supplies
• Restore FY21 budget reductions

• To process all case paperwork efficiently and promptly to ensure the judges can hold court daily.
• Store all cases papers and financial records according to the statutory timeframe.
• Provide certified copies of all case papers to any party requesting such copies.
• Assist attorneys, agencies, and the general public in person and over the phone.
• Provide the judges with the legal resources to make decisions on legal matters by ensuring the most up-to-date Codebooks and legal publications are in the court.