Virginia General District Court

Virginia General District Court

A General District Court is the court most Virginians have contact with. It hears traffic cases and other misdemeanors, as well as sole authority to try civil claims involving amounts of $4,500 or less. It shares authority with Circuit Court to try cases involving sums between $4,500 and $15,000. Appeals from General District Court go to Circuit Court.

References

* [http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/gd/Fauquier/home.html Fauquier General District Court] .


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