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Oliver Hill Courts Building
1600 Oliver Hill Way,
Suite C181
Richmond, VA 23219
(P) 804.646.2942
(F) 804.646.2906
Normal Hours of Operation: 8am-4pm
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Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Welcome to the Oliver Hill Courts Building. The courthouse is named for
Oliver White Hill, in honor of his outstanding contributions to the law,
the City of Richmond, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Nation.
Mr. Hill has dedicated his lifetime to protecting the rights of all
citizens and inspired the Court to choose as its motto "The welfare
of the people is the supreme law."
Mission Statement
The purpose of the Richmond Juvenile and Domestic Relations District
Court is to provide an independent forum to: (1) resolve juvenile and
domestic relations disputes and other legal matters in a fair, efficient,
and effective manner; and (2) protect the rights of all parties before
the Court pursuant to the laws of Virginia and the Constitutions of
Virginia and the United States. The Court will advance the best
interests of youth and families; and serve and protect the citizens
of the Commonwealth of Virginia, by holding individuals accountable
for their actions.
Jurisdiction of the Court
In Virginia, a juvenile is any person under 18 years of age.
The juvenile and domestic relations district court hears all
matters involving juveniles such as criminal or traffic matters.
Juvenile delinquency cases are cases involving a minor under
the age of 18 who has been accused of committing an offense
that would be considered criminal if committed by an adult.
Other juvenile offenses may be referred to as status offenses.
Status offenses are those acts that are unlawful only because
they are committed by a minor. In addition, this court handles
other matters involving the family such as custody, support and
visitation. The court also hears family abuse cases; cases where
adults have been accused of child abuse or neglect; and criminal
cases where the defendant and alleged victim are family or
household members.
Judges
Hon. J. Stephen Buis
Hon. Richard B. Campbell
Hon. Marilynn C. Goss
Hon. Angela Edwards Roberts
Hon. Ashley K. Tunner
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Clerk of Court
Laura E. Gardner
Chief Operating Officer
Tricia D. Muller
Court Service Unit Director
Stephanie C. Garrison
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