Twenty Fourth Judicial Circuit Amherst Circuit Court
Amherst Circuit Court, P.O. Box 462, 113 Taylor Street, Amherst, VA 24521
Amherst County
All civil cases at law over $300., Civil cases in equity., Proceedings in habeas corpus., Felonies and misdemeanors, Proceedings in quo warranto., Prohibition and certiorari cases., Appeals from magistrate court, municipal court, and administrative agenc
Division:Contact Information:
Phone Number: 434-946-9321
Fax: 434-946-9323
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/circuit/Amherst/home.html
Staff: J. Michael Gamble (Presiding Judge), James W. Updike, Jr. (Chief Judge), John T. Cook, J. Leyburn Mosby, Jr., Mosby Garland Perrow, III
Hours: Open Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- *Not location specific. Call, or visit the court's website if listed above.
- How was I chosen? - Jurors are picked at random from lists of registered voters, people with driver's licenses, or those with state issued ID cards.
- What are the exemptions? Depending on local laws and specific court policies, exemptions MAY include persons over age 70, and those having recently served on a jury (usually within 1-3 years depending on county policy). In the state of Virginia, there are possible exemptions for attorneys, sole proprietors, and may include some government positions and occupations. If any of these apply to you, contact the court to verify they observe the exemption.
- Go to our Jury Duty FAQ page for more on exceptions, requirements, pay, dress code, and other questions you might have.
- Our FAQ page has general instructions on paying violations, or obtaining court documents or criminal records.
- The Public Access to Court Records (PACER) US website can help you find case and docket information.
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Nearby Courts:
24th Judicial Circuit Amherst General District Court
Amherst General District Court, P.O. Box 513, 113 Taylor Street
0.0 mile away
24th District Amherst Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Amherst Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, P.O. Box 178, 113 Taylor Street
0.0 mile away
24th District Lynchburg Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Lynchburg Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, 901 Church Street, 1st Floor
8.9 miles away