The aim of the Virginia Beach Judicial System is to ensure that disputes are resolved justly and responsively through a court system unified in its structures and administration and to provide the individuals with the best possible judicial system. Our goal for the website is to provide information on and expand access to the judicial system.

Circuit Court

The Circuit Court is the trial court of general jurisdiction with the authority to try both civil and criminal cases.

Circuit Court
757-385-4501
2425 Nimmo Parkway
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
TTY 711

Circuit Court Clerk's Office

Records land records, probate wills, hunting and fishing licenses, notary public applications, marriage licenses, military discharge forms (DD-214), and assumed business names.

Tina E. Sinnen - Clerk of Circuit Court
757-385-4181
2425 Nimmo Parkway
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
TTY 711

General District Court

Traffic and criminal citations, civil cases up to $50,000, and online pre-payable citations.

General District Court
757-385-8531
2425 Nimmo Parkway
Building 10, Judicial Center
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456-9057
 

Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court

Juveniles and adults involved in disputes concerning support, visitation, parentage or custody of a child, offenses against members of their own family, and handles foster care.

Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court
757-385-4391
2425 Nimmo Parkway
Building 10A, Judicial Center
Virginia Beach, VA 23456-9122