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About the Judicial System
The mission of Virginia’s judicial system is to assure that disputes are resolved justly, promptly, and economically.
In Loudoun County, cases are heard by the Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Learn more about the Virginia Judicial System.
Planning Your Trip to the Loudoun County Courts Complex
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Circuit Court
View information on the Circuit Court in Loudoun County.
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Clerk of the Circuit Court
Learn about how the clerk of the Circuit Court provides administrative assistance to the judges of the Loudoun County Circuit Court.
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Commonwealth's Attorney
The Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney investigates and prosecutes felony, misdemeanor, traffic, and juvenile criminal cases and also handles the Loudoun County Victim Witness Program.
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Community Corrections
Find out about the programs for nonviolent offenders that the Department of Community Corrections offers the judiciary.
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Deeds & Historic Records
Search for land deeds and records.
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General District Court
Information about Loudoun General District Court, including the traffic, civil and criminal divisions.
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Jury Service
Learn about jury duty in Loudoun County.
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Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
Review information on court procedures, the Juvenile Court Service Unit, the Interactive Community Assistance Network, and more!
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Juvenile Court Service Unit
View information about juvenile complaints, custody, support, visitation, protective orders, and juvenile probationary services.
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Magistrate's Office
View information about the magistrate, including the history, purpose, and responsibilities of the office.
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Planning Your Trip to the Courthouse
Find information to help plan your trip to the Loudoun County Courts Complex.
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Probate
The Code of Virginia grants the Clerk of the Circuit Court the authority to Probate a Will, to appoint and qualify an Executor or Administrator for a Decedent’s Estate, to appoint and qualify a Testamentary Trustee, to qualify a Conservator and/or a Guardian for an Incapacitated Adult, to qualify a Guardian for the Person of a Minor and to appoint and qualify a Guardian for the Estate of a Minor.
Legal Resources
Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Loudoun Branch
The office provides legal services to the low-income and elderly citizens of Loudoun County, including assistance with problems such as custody, child support, debt collection, landlord/tenant relations, bankruptcy, wills, and powers of attorney. Legal Services of Northern Virginia does not handle criminal or traffic cases.
State of Virginia Child Support Enforcement Information
Winchester District Office
Areas served include the Counties of Clarke, Frederick, Warren and Loudoun and the City of Winchester. The Virginia Division of Child Support Enforcement co-locates in the Loudoun County Department of Family Services office on the third Thursday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Loudoun County Public Defender
Call the Public Defender at 703-771-2507