Relevant Statutes:
Maximum Dollar Limit:
Locating Agent For Service:
Online Court Forms:
Service Of Process:
Hearing Date:
Attorneys:
Transfer:
Appeals:
Additional Information:
Virginia Code Annotated, Title 16.1, Ch. 6: Article 1, Section 76; Article 2,
Sections 77-78; Article 3, Sections 79- 118.11; Article 5, Sections 122.1-122.7.
Small Claims Court: $1,000; General District Court: $3,000; and Circuit Court: $15,000.
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Sheriff or court-approved adult.
Set by the court.
No allowed unless attorney bringing own suit.
May be transferred upon request by defendant if counterclaim exceeds $1,000.
Either party may file appeal for a new trial on claims exceeding $50in Circuit Court within 10 days of judgment.
Jury trials are not allowed except on appeals.