Amherst County, Virginia

Clerk of the Circuit Court:

Deborah Mozingo

The circuit court is the trial court with the broadest powers in Virginia. The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $15,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $15,000. The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies.
 
The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce. In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.
 
There is a circuit court in each city and county in Virginia. The General Assembly elects circuit court judges for 8-year terms. 

Terms of Court and General Information

Terms begin - 2nd Tuesday of February, April, June, October, & December.
Grand Juries - 1st day of Term.
Cases set on Term Day - Cases also set between docket calls by agreement of court & counsel.
 
Court convenes at 9:30a.m.

Chancellors in Chancery are utilized.