Virginia's Judicial System


Southampton Circuit Court

5th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk


Hon. Richard L. Francis
email: rfrancis@vacourts.gov

Phone/Fax


Phone: (757) 653-2200
Fax: (757) 653-2547

Clerk's Office Hours


8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Address


22350 Main Street
Courtland, VA 23837

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 190, Courtland, VA 23837

Civil Motions heard in location designated by Court Administrator.

Judges

  • Hon. Lawson Wayne Farmer, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Alfred W. Bates III
  • Hon. Matthew A. Glassman
  • Hon. Helivi L. Holland

Terms of Court and General Information

  • Terms begin, 3rd Monday, Jan., March, May, July, Sept., & Nov.
  • Motion Day, every Tuesday, 9:00 a.m., in Suffolk.
  • Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
  • Civil cases set by civil court administrator.
  • Court convenes 9:30 a.m.
  • Commissioners in Chancery are utilized for divorce annulments and depositions.
  • Instructions must be submitted 7 days prior to trial.
  • Local rules adopted pursuant to Section 8.01-4.
  • Marriage Licenses by appointment only.
  • Probate by appointment only.