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.
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court is held in the courtroom in the Courts and Administration Building at King & Queen Courthouse located at 242 Allens Circle. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Clerk’s Office is located in the Courts & Public Safety Building in King William County.
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Clerk, Shannon F. Meadowcroft
Address and Contact Information
Office Hours (in King William County): 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday, except legal holidays
Effective 5/5/2025, the King & Queen JDR Clerk’s Office will have limited office hours at the King & Queen Courthouse located at 242 Allen’s Cir., King & Queen CH, VA 23085. The direct phone number during office hours is 804-785-2058.
All business can be conducted during these office hours. Only credit card payments can be accepted.
1st & 3rd Mondays of each month: 8:30am-4:30pm
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of each month: 8:30am-4:30pm
4th Friday of each month: 8:30am-4:30pm (through June 30, 2025)
3rd Tuesday of each month: 8:30am-4:30pm (effective July 1, 2025)
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courtroom
242 Allens Circle
P.O. Box 86
King & Queen C.H., VA 23085
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Clerk’s Office
351 Courthouse Lane, Suite 206
King William, VA 23086
Phone: (804) 769-4946
Fax: (804) 769-4940
Email: [email protected]
General Information on Juvenile Cases
In Virginia, a juvenile is any person under 18 years of age. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations 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. Because of confidentiality laws, juvenile information is not provided over the telephone. Information may be released in person with proper ID to a person that is a party to a case.
This court does not conduct jury trials. All cases are heard by a judge.
Each court has a court clerk’s office which processes all case papers, Keeps court records and provides information to the people involved in a case (to the extent permitted by law). Anyone wishing to make a witness appear at a court hearing may request the issuance of a subpoena (a document used to require a person to come to the court hearing) at the court clerk’s office. While court personnel are not permitted to offer legal assistance, they can provide general procedural information. Because of confidentiality laws, juvenile information is not provided over the telephone. Information may be released in person with proper ID to a person that is a party to a case.
Court Schedules
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court is held in the courtroom in the Courts and Administration Building at King & Queen Courthouse located at 242 Allens Circle.
3rd Tuesday of each month
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Mediation for Custody/Visitation
1st & 3rd Monday of each month
8:15 a.m. – Arraignments
9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. – Traffic & Protective Orders
9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. – Criminal Trials
10:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Criminal Dispositions/Traffic Dispositions
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – DCSE/Non DCSE Documents
1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. – Contested Custody/Visitation and DSS
Payment Information
In addition to in-person payments options, Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courts offer online payment options for juveniles and adults owing fines, costs and restitution to the court. Accounts not eligible for online payments are prepayments for juvenile traffic matters, accounts that are sealed, accounts under special review by the court, or accounts in bankruptcy proceedings.
To make a payment online, visit the Virginia Judicial System website.
9th District Court Service Unit (CSU)
The 9th District Court Service Unit (CSU) provides a variety of services including juvenile intake, probation, parole, and pre-dispositional investigations. It serves eleven jurisdictions, which includes the two cities of Poquoson and Williamsburg, and nine counties of Charles City, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, James City, and York. The 9th District CSU is also the site of the Statewide Video Intake Unit.
Please call the main telephone number for assistance or to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit the the 9th District CSU website.
King and Queen | King William Branch Office
41 Horse Landing Road
P.O. Box 146
King William, VA 23086
Phone: (804) 769-4944 (main)
Williamsburg District Office: (757) 564-2460 (main)
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Orders of Publication
When available, current orders of publication will be posted here: