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- Information Needed When Filing
Information Needed When Filing
- A picture ID
- driver’s license or
- work identification tag
- military ID
- The name and address (not a P.O. box) of the person from whom you are seeking protection
- A full description of the event that led you to seek a protective order
- You should bring any adult witness to the abusive event
- You are discouraged from bringing young children with you to court
- If you must bring children, please bring an adult to supervise the child while you are in the courtroom
- Avoid bringing anyone who may cause a disturbance during your visit to the Courthouse
- If you used the I-CAN system, bring the Affidavit with you
NOTE: You will need this same information for the full hearing, that will be scheduled if a Preliminary Protective Order is issued. You will be asked to testify at the full hearing about the event that made you want to seek protection.
- Bring as much identifying and contact information as possible about the person from whom you are seeking protection. Please try to provide the following
- name, nicknames, aliases;
- date of birth;
- home, work, cell phone and pager numbers;
- addresses for home, work, friends, relatives, and places frequented;
- age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, distinguishing marks;
- social security number
- tendencies toward violence
- ownership or possession of weapons, especially firearms
- existence of a concealed weapons permit
- a history or presence of drug or alcohol abuse, or mental illness and
- a recent photograph of that person
- A copy of an Emergency Protective Order if one was issued
- Any photographs, police reports, or medical records related to the event that led to the petition for a Family Abuse Protective Order
- Copies of any other existing court orders involving BOTH you and the other person
- If possible, birth certificates and social security numbers for children for whom you may be seeking protection
NOTE: This information is essential because the Sheriff must be able to find this person for the Protective Order to take effect.
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Jennifer Nicely
Clerk of Court
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Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Physical Address
7000 Lucy Corr Boulevard
Building Number 7
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone 804-748-1379Fax 804-717-6043
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Closed for State and Federal holidays and severe weather)
Court Service Unit
Phone: 804-748-1372
Mediation Coordinator
Phone: 804-706-2678
Parking
From Lucy Corr Boulevard, turn left at the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court sign. Take an immediate right into the visitor parking lot. There is no fee for parking. Once parked, proceed to the security checkpoint just inside the front, main entrance.
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- Annual Reports
- Current Case Orders of Publication (PDF)
- Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Case Processing Manual (Supreme Court of Virginia) (PDF)
- Virginia’s Judicial Branch
- Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Page on Supreme Court’s Website
- Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Caseload Statistics
- Custody, Visitation and Support - "Now What?" Brochure (PDF)
- Self Help
- Free Legal Answers
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- Overview of the Courts System