Subpoenas
Subpoena requests should be delivered to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office.
Requirements
- A letter specifying the request must be provided.
- In order to allow adequate time for the preparation of a subpoena, a lead-time of five days from the date of service is requested.
- The following information must be included in a request for a subpoena:
- Defendant's full name
- Circuit Court case number
- Certificate of service on opposing counsel
NOTE: Any subpoenas that should be served by a Sheriff in another county will be forwarded to that Sheriff by the Clerk's Office. For Sheriff's service fees in Virginia Beach, please send a separate check made payable to "Virginia Beach High Constable."
In addition to the above information, a request for a subpoena duces tecum must contain the following:
- Name and address of person/place with custody of the records
- Specific description of the records that are being subpoenaed
- Date the records must be produced in the Clerk's Office (NOTE: These records must be made returnable to the Clerk's Office, not an attorney's office.)
Fees
- Witness subpoena - there is no fee for issuance of a witness subpoena.
- Subpoena duces tecum - there is a $5.00 clerk's fee which must be remitted along with the request.
- Court appointed counsel are not required to pay a fee.
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Wendy S. Hughes
Clerk of Court
Email Policy
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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.