Southampton Circuit Court

5th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

CLERK OF COURT

Hon. Richard L. Francis

EMAIL

[email protected]

Clerk's Office Hours

8:30AM - 5:00PM

PHONE

Phone: (757) 653 2200

FAX

Fax: (757) 653 2547

ADDRESS

    • Hon. Carl Edward Eason Jr., Chief Judge
    • Hon. Lawson Wayne Farmer
    • Hon. Matthew A. Glassman
    • Hon. Robert H. Sandwich Jr.

  • **Court will be CLOSED the week of July 16th-19th to move back into the renovated courthouse.**
  • **Court will reconvene on July 22nd at 22350 Main Street; 2nd Floor, Courtland, VA 23837**
  • Mailing Address: P.O. Box 190, Courtland, VA 23837
  • Physical Address: 23190 Sedley Road, Franklin, VA 23851
  • All Criminal matters are held at 23190 Sedley Road, City of Franklin, VA 23851
  • Civil Motions heard in Isle of Wight Courthouse or Suffolk Courthouse.

    • 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