Circuit Court & Circuit Court Clerk's Office

Responsibilities include:

• Civil cases involving more than $4,500
• Concealed handgun permits
• Felony criminal cases and misdemeanor appeals
• Genealogical research
• Divorce cases
• Jury service and jury trials
• Land records (deeds, plats, judgments)
• Marriage licenses
• Name changes
• Notary public information
• Trade names (also known as fictitious names)
• Wills, probate, appointment of executors and administrators

District Courts & Their Clerks' Offices

General District

Responsibilities include:

• Civil suits up to $25,000 (VA Code §16 1, 1977)
• Landlord/tenant disputes
• Misdemeanor criminal cases
• Pay traffic tickets and other offenses online
• Preliminary hearings on felony cases
• Protective orders
• Small claims
• Traffic cases
• Warrants in debt

Juvenile & Domestic Relations

Responsibilities include:

• Child and spousal support
• Custody and visitation
• Division of Child Support Enforcement cases
• Domestic violence
• Juvenile criminal cases
• Juvenile traffic cases
• Matters involving children and families
• Hanover County Juvenile Licensing Ceremony -  Traditionally, the licensing ceremony is held twice a month at the courthouse and presided over by Judge Shannon Hoehl. Due to the COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings, that is currently not a possibility. In lieu of the requirement to personally attend the licensing ceremony, you are required to watch the video found at the stated link. Please make sure to follow the specific instructions you have received in the mail from the Hanover Juvenile and Domestic Relations Clerk. If you have any questions, you should contact the Clerk’s Office at 804-365-6200.