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.