Civil
Jurisdiction of Circuit Court
- Monetary disputes involving more than $4,500 (concurrent jurisdiction with the General District Court for civil actions up to $25,000 and for personal injury or wrongful death up to $50,000)
- Civil/equity cases, such as
- divorces
- appointments of Guardian/Conservator
- name changes
- adoptions
- property disputes
- estate and Will disputes
Filing
When filing a civil case in the Circuit Court, the filing party is responsible for ensuring that all pleadings are prepared in accordance with the Code of Virginia and Rules of the Virginia Supreme Court.
For the most current Civil filing fees, please access the Civil Filing Fee Calculation tool.
Fee Schedule
After reviewing the Civil Fee Schedule please feel free to contact the Civil Division should you have questions.
Forms
Unlike the two District Courts, the Circuit Court does not typically provide "forms" for use by litigants in filing civil suits. Hence, it is strongly recommended that the services of an attorney be employed when filing a civil action at the Circuit Court level.
- Civil action forms - Available through the Supreme Court of Virginia.
- Civil Case Cover Sheet (PDF) - Required to be included with all new civil case filings.
NOTE: Clerk's Office personnel are strictly prohibited from providing legal advice
Interpreters
To request an interpreter for a civil case, submit a written request three to four weeks prior to the hearing/trial with the following information:
- Date
- Case number
- Style/Name of case (Plaintiff vs. Defendant)
- Name of party for whom interpreter is needed and their relation to the case (Plaintiff, Defendant or witness)
- Language required
- Date, time and duration the interpreter is needed
- Name, address, phone number of requesting attorney or party
Interpreter for the Deaf Request Form
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Wendy S. Hughes
Clerk of Court
Email Policy
Our email account is intended for general inquiries only. For specific case-related inquiries, please call the Clerk’s Office during public service hours to speak with a staff member in the appropriate division.
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Circuit Court
Physical Address
9500 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Mailing Address
Chesterfield County Circuit Court
P.O. Box 125
Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909
Phone 804-748-1241
1917 Courthouse
10011 Iron Bridge Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
DirectionsPublic Service Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.Recording Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.Recording hours are subject to change in the event of inclement weather or holiday closings. Filing parties are encouraged to call the Clerk's Office in advance to ascertain any deviation from normal recording hours.
Location
The Circuit Court Clerk's Office is on the first floor of the Courts Building located at the intersection of Ironbridge Road (Route 10) and Courthouse Road. The Courthouse is a large brick building with white columns and a circular drive.
Parking
Parking is permitted in any area except those that are gated, marked "reserved," or designated for jurors. There is no fee for parking.