Civil Division
The Civil Division creates and maintains files for active lawsuits, preserves records for ended suits and provides general support for these cases.
Civil complaints
Filing fees, case status, judges and hearings
Concealed handgun permit
Apply for a concealed handgun permit
Divorces
Filing fees, rules of court, pre-trial guidelines, children of divorce seminar, referral to mediation
Initiating suits
The Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction in cases involving $15,000 and higher. It shares jurisdiction with the General District Court in cases between $4,500 and $14,999. For cases below $4,500, the case is within the jurisdiction of the General District Court.
Other forms and services
Web site of Virginia’s Judicial System
Petitions
Name changes, restoration of driving privileges