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Linda J. Moore
General District Court
Title: General District Court Clerk
Phone: 804-748-1231
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When you enter the courthouse
- Arrive at the courthouse well before your appearance time.
- You should allow time to walk from the parking lots to the court building.
- Pass through the metal detectors before going into the appropriate courtroom.
- Once in the courtroom, stay in the courtroom until your case is called.
- The clerks cannot check in the courtroom to see if your case has been called.
Depending on the size of the dockets, court can sometimes last all day.
Not allowed in courthouse
The Court prohibits:
- ALL electronic devices including but not limited to:
- Cell phones that include a camera
- Tablets
- Laptop computers
- Radios
- Video games
- MP3 devices
- DVD and CD players
- Tape recorders
- ANYTHING that could
be used as a weapon including but not limited to:
- Guns
- Knives
- Scissors
- Nail trimmers
- Knitting needles
- Food and drink are allowed ONLY IN RESTRICTED AREAS.
- No smoking is allowed.
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Accommodation Requests
Accommodation requests should be made as soon as the need is identified. Find out how to make an accommodation request concerning a language interpreter or person with disabilities.
Appearing in General District Court
You must appear in court on all criminal offenses. Learn more about the General Court's proceedings.
Circuit Court - Safety & Security
View rules and regulations intended to keep Court buildings safe and secure.
Circuit Court - Employment & Internships
Browse job listings, internships, and Law Clerk positions.
Circuit/General District - Rules Governing Courts Buildings
Learn more about the rules governing Circuit/General District courts.
Court Closings, Inclement Weather, Holidays
Check when the Chesterfield Courts will be closed.
Court Dress Code & Etiquette
Learn more about dress code and etiquette to conform to when in the courtroom.
Courtroom Technology
Technology resources in Chesterfield courtrooms
Courts' Response to COVID-19 Coronavirus
General District Court - Safety and Security
Review the rules and restrictions for entering the General District Court.
JDR Court - Rules Governing Court Building
Learn more about the rules governing the Juvenile Domestic Relations Court.
JDR Court - Safety and Security
Review court safety and security information for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
Legal Resources or Advice
Clerk's Office personnel strive to provide the most efficient and effective service to all customers, but staff members are prohibited by law from providing legal advice, interpreting the law, or recommending legal action. Find alternative sources for this information.
Remote Appearances
Civil Court
Types of Cases
Civil Division handles cases involving
- Monetary claims up to $25,000
- Claims for recovery of personal property
Examples of civil cases are landlord and tenant disputes, contract disputes and personal injury claims.
If your civil suit is for $5,000 or less, you may be able to file your case under the Small Claims Court.
Prepayment
To prepay online
You can use the link below and follow the instructions given on the website:
//www.courts.state.va.us/caseinfo/tickets.html
To prepay in person
If you decide to prepay your traffic ticket in person, you may pay by
- Cash
- Visa
- MasterCard
- Check or money order made payable to Chesterfield County General District Court
You may prepay your ticket in person up to the day before your court date by 4 p.m. Bring your summons with you.
NOTE: There is a 4% fee for credit card payments.
To prepay by mail
If you decide to prepay your traffic ticket by mail, you will need to send
- traffic ticket (signed that you are waiving your court appearance)
- check or money order made payable to the Chesterfield County General District Court
- a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your payment, if you wish to be mailed a receipt.
You can prepay by mail up to eight (8) days before your court date.
NOTE: Your payment is effective only on the date received by the clerk's office, not the date you mailed it. You assume the risk in using the mail for delivery.
For a listing of prepayable traffic offenses go to www.courts.state.va.us.