Martinsville Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

21st Judicial District of Virginia

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.

There is a juvenile and domestic relations district court in each city and county. The judges of the juvenile and domestic relations district court are elected by the General Assembly for 6 year terms.

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted by Judge.

Court Schedule

Civil Support Tues., 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon

Custody, Visitation, & Support matters Tues., 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Fri., 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon

Adult & Juvenile Arraignment Hearings Tues., 4:00 p.m. Juvenile Traffic Wed., 8:30 a.m.

Adult Criminal Wed., 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Juvenile Criminal Wed., 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Emergency hearings any available time.

Clerk Ms Teresa D. Renz email: TRenz@courts.state.va.us Hours 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Phone 276/403-5168 Fax: 276/656-5234 Address P.O. Drawer 751 Municipal Building 55 W. Church Street Martinsville, VA 24114--075

Judges Hon. Junius P. Warren~ Hon. Susan N. Deatherage* * Chief Judge ~ Presiding Judge