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Mecklenburg County Circuit Court - 10th Judicial Circuit
393 Washington St, PO Box 530
Boydton, VA 23917
Boydton, VA 23917
Phone: 434-738-6191
Fax: 434-738-6861
Fax: 434-738-6861
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Mecklenburg County Circuit Court - 10th Judicial Circuit as well as online resources applicable to courts generally in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, and resources applicable to all courts in Virginia.
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Circuit Court Case Records
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Historical Chancery Records
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Published opinions and orders
Attorney General Opinions
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Forms and related information
Court Forms
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Forms and Information
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Self-Help Forms
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Pay Circuit and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Fines, Fees, Restitution, and Costs
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Self help, legal research, general information
Administration of Estates Information
A guide to estate administration in Virginia Circuit Courts is provided by the Virginia Bar Association.
Circuit Court Information
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Guardianships and Conservatorships
View information and instructions for guardians and conservators appointed by the court to be responsible for the personal and financial affairs of incapacitated adults.
Judicial Settlement Conferences
The Judicial Settlement Program in Circuit Court provides a free, confidential process directed by a retired judge to resolve disputes informally without going to trial.
Probate Information
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Restoration of Rights
View information about requests for restoration of the right to vote, hold public office, and serve as a juror or notary after a felony conviction. Criteria, instructions and links to online and printable request forms are provided.
Child Support Services
The Virginia Department of Social Services, Division of Child Support Enforcement, offers information and services related to all aspects of child support. Online case access and payments, local office contacts, order review and enforcement, and links to additional resources and forms are provided.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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Foreclosure Prevention Resources and Information
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Parent Education Seminars
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Court Rules
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Court System and Legal Information
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Crime Victims' Compensation
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Definitions of Common Legal Terms
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Domestic Violence Help
The Virginia Department of Social Services offers a toll-free family violence and sexual assault hotline, information about domestic violence, advice and assistance for victims, and links to local social services.
Domestic Violence Information and Resources
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General offers information about domestic violence prevention, protective orders, crisis programs by location, publications, and additional state and national resources.
Drug Treatment Courts
View information about Virginia adult, DUI, family, and juvenile Drug Treatment Courts, specialized court dockets which can set up treatment in lieu of incarceration for some offenders with substance abuse problems. A directory of local programs is provided.
Elder Law Information
The Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys offers information about estate, special needs, and long-term care planning; estate and trust administration; guardianships and conservatorships; and disability cases.
Law Library Directory
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Legal Information and Resources
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Legal Information Pamphlets
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Legal Pamphlets
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Magistrate Information
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Mediation Resources and Directories
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Senior Citizen Legal Information
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Virginia Laws
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Legal aid, free services, lawyer referral
Mecklenburg County Victim/Witness Help
The Mecklenburg County Commonwealth's Attorney's Victim/Witness Assistance Program provides crime victims and witnesses with information, referrals, and assistance with victims' compensation applications and victim impact statements.
Attorney Complaint Forms and Information
The Virginia State Bar conducts inquiries into public complaints of attorney misconduct. An online or printable complaint form is provided, and additional information about fee disputes, ethics questions and opinions, and disciplinary actions is available.
Attorney Discipline Records
The Virginia State Bar offers online access to records of disciplinary actions taken against attorneys since 1999. A search of the disciplinary opinions by attorney name is available; the link is at the bottom of the page.
Consumer Protection
The Virginia Office of the Attorney General offers information about consumer fraud, identity theft, and scam alerts. Resources include: a downloadable identity theft guide; a consumer protection hotline; complaint filing instructions with online and printable forms; and a searchable database of consumer complaints by company name.
Criminal Defense Lawyers
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Elder Law Attorneys
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Find Legal Assistance
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Free Civil Legal Services
The Virginia State Bar lists contact information and links to organizations offering free civil legal assistance.
Free Legal Assistance
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Judge Complaint Forms and Information
View information from the Virginia Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission about complaints against judges for misconduct or incapacity. An online complaint form, rules of procedure, and ethics opinions are provided.
Legal Help for Servicemembers
The Virginia Bar Association Veterans Issues Task Force provides free and low-cost legal assistance to servicemembers getting ready to deploy or returning from deployment. Request assistance by location, military status, and legal issue.
Public Defenders
The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission provides links to local Public Defender and Capital Defender offices, which provide legal representation for defendants facing possible incarceration or death who cannot afford to hire an attorney.
Trial Lawyers
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Virginia Lawyer Referral
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Virginia Lawyers
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