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There are three separate courts serving Prince William County which are housed in the Judicial Center. The Circuit Court, the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Circuit Court case numbers begin with a "C". General District Court case numbers begin with a "G". Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court case numbers begin with a "J".
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(703) 792-6015 (TTY: 711)Circuit Court Third Floor(703) 792-6141 (TTY: 711)General District Court Second Floor(703) 792-6160 (TTY: 711)Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court First Floor(703) 792–6015 (TTY: 711)Circuit Court Clerk's Office
Circuit Court
The 31st Judicial Circuit Court has general trial court jurisdiction, including acting as an appellate court for the General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts, and is a separate and distinct branch of government. The Circuit Court presides over criminal, civil, concealed handgun permits, miscellaneous, and other cases. The 31st Judicial Circuit currently has seven full-time judges.
General District Court
The General District Court handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings for serious felony criminal cases. The Court has the sole authority to hear civil cases with claims of $4,500 or less, and it shares authority with the circuit courts to hear cases with claims of $4,500 to $25,000. Civil cases include landlord-tenant disputes, contract disputes, and personal injury lawsuits.
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court (JDRC) hears all cases involving juveniles, including criminal and traffic matters. This court also handles family-related matters like custody, support, and visitation. The court hears family abuse cases, cases in which adults are accused of child abuse or neglect, and criminal cases in which the defendant and alleged victim are family or household members.