In an effort to assist the public in better understanding the court process, the Virginia court system with the assistance of the Young Lawyers Conference of the Virginia State Bar has developed answers to questions people ask most about the court system.

This information is by necessity general in nature and is not intended as legal advice, but rather legal information which may be helpful in understanding how courts operate. If you have questions about a specific case, you should call the court handling the case. In the near future this information will be available via a toll-free telephone number using pre-recorded messages.   More detail...