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Mecklenburg County General District Court
911 Madison St, PO Box 306
Boydton, VA 23917
Boydton, VA 23917
Phone: 434-738-6260
Fax: 434-738-0761
Fax: 434-738-0761
Online Court Resources
Resources for the Mecklenburg County General District Court 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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General District Court Case Records
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Published opinions and orders
Attorney General Opinions
View the official Virginia Attorney General opinions from 1996 to the present.
Forms and related information
Protective Order Forms and Assistance
Use an interactive online program to complete and print forms required to file for a protective order; instructions and answers to frequently asked questions are provided. View instructions applicable to specific General District and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Courts.
Court Forms
View and download Virginia Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court forms. Selected civil, criminal, and traffic forms are available and translated into Korean, Spanish and Vietnamese languages.
Forms and Information
Legal Services of Northern Virginia provides a variety of civil forms, including consumer, elder law, family law and housing. Click the topic on the right side of the page for the links to relevant forms. Links to informational pamphlets on various topics are also provided.
Online Self-Help Forms
VALegalAid offers do-it-yourself forms organized by legal issue. Some forms may be completed online with an interactive interview process. Instructions, pamphlets, guides, and additional self-help resources are provided.
Online fine payments
Pay General District Court Tickets and Fines Online
Pay General District Court traffic tickets and fines for minor offenses online. A fee applies.
Self help, legal research, general information
General District Court Civil and Landlord-Tenant Information
View and download guides to civil litigation and landlord-tenant disputes in English and Spanish from the Bar Association of the City of Richmond.
General District Court Information
View information about Virginia General District Court, including types of cases, civil and criminal procedure, legal advice, and your rights in court.
General District Court Manuals and Resources
Download manuals outlining procedures, guidelines, and eligibility for court-appointed counsel in General District Courts. A forms manual and judges' handbook are also available.
Small Claims
View information about small claims procedures in Virginia General District Courts, including monetary limits, how to file, service of process, trial procedure, and judgment collection.
Foreclosure Prevention Resources
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Foreclosure Prevention Resources and Information
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Court Rules
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Court System and Legal Information
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Crime Victims' Compensation
View information about the Virginia Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund, including eligibility requirements, compensable expenses, forms, instructions for filing, and links to online payments.
Definitions of Common Legal Terms
View a glossary of commonly used legal terms, arranged alphabetically.
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
View a directory of law libraries in Virginia, including links to library websites and available services.
Legal Information and Resources
Virginia Legal Aid offers information and resources arranged by legal topic, including: consumer, elder law, employment, family law, domestic and sexual violence, criminal, housing, education, health, immigration, public benefits, taxation, and military.
Legal Information Pamphlets
Order public information pamphlets or view the information online for a variety of legal topics from the Virginia State Bar.
Legal Pamphlets
View and download self-help pamphlets from Legal Services of Northern Virginia on legal topics including advanced directives, bankruptcy, foreclosure, garnishment, powers of attorney, guardianship and conservatorship, General District Court procedure, taxation, public benefits, unlawful detainer (eviction), and wills.
Magistrate Information
View information about the Virginia magistrate system, which handles arrest and search warrants, subpoenas, bond, bail, emergency custody or protective orders, and civil summonses.
Mediation Resources and Directories
View information about mediation, which can help parties resolve disputes without going to trial. Search directories of Alternative Dispute Resolution agencies and court-certified mediators, and view informational videos and reference materials.
Senior Citizen Legal Information
View and download a handbook of legal information for senior citizens provided by the Virginia State Bar.
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
Search for a member of the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys by attorney or firm name, practice area, and region. Alternative search options include browsing the directory by first letter of last name, or view the complete list of defense attorneys in alphabetical order.
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
View a directory of free legal service providers in Virginia, from the Bar Association of the City of Richmond.
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
The Virginia State Bar offers a statewide lawyer referral service by telephone, which includes an initial consultation with a lawyer for a nominal fee. Links to an informational video and answers to frequently asked questions are also provided.
Virginia Lawyers
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