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Confidentiality of Juvenile Court Records
Virginia’s laws regarding confidentiality of Juvenile Court records exist to protect sensitive information regarding minors.
Pursuant to Virginia Code § 16.1-305, juvenile court records are open to inspection by:
- The judge, probation officers and professional staff assigned to serve the juvenile and domestic relations district courts;
- Representatives of a public or private agency or department providing supervision or having legal custody of the child or furnishing evaluation or treatment of the child ordered or requested by the court;
- The attorney for any party, including the attorney for the Commonwealth;
- Any other person, agency or institution, by order of the court, having a legitimate interest in the case or in the work of the court.
Adult records are open to the public, except for certain reports and child and spousal support case files.
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Jennifer Nicely
Clerk of Court
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Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Physical Address
7000 Lucy Corr Boulevard
Building Number 7
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone 804-748-1379Fax 804-717-6043
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Closed for State and Federal holidays and severe weather)
Court Service Unit
Phone: 804-748-1372
Mediation Coordinator
Phone: 804-706-2678
Parking
From Lucy Corr Boulevard, turn left at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sign. Take an immediate right into the visitor parking lot. There is no fee for parking. Once parked, proceed to the security checkpoint just inside the front, main entrance.
Social Media
- Annual Reports
- Current Case Orders of Publication (PDF)
- Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Case Processing Manual (Supreme Court of Virginia) (PDF)
- Virginia’s Judicial Branch
- Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Page on Supreme Court’s Website
- Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Caseload Statistics
- Custody, Visitation and Support - "Now What?" Brochure (PDF)
- Self Help
- Free Legal Answers
- Parent Education Providers
- Community Service Providers (PDF)
- Overview of the Courts System