King William Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

9th Judicial District of Virginia

Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts Informational Pamphlet

Clerk

Ms Cheryln D. Carter
email: cdcarter@vacourts.gov

Phone/Fax

Phone: (804) 769-4946
Fax: (804) 769-4940

Clerk's Office Hours

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Address

351 Courthouse Lane, Suite 206
King William, VA 23086-0146

Appropriate dress is required.

--The following items are not allowed in the courthouse:

weapons of any kind; contraband; hazardous materials;

outside food and beverage; cell phones or other electronic devices

(unless necessary for a court hearing, and with the Judge's permission);

purses and/or bags.

All persons entering the building are subject to

search, arrest, and forfeiture

Judges

Hon. Holly B. Smith, Presiding Judge
Hon. Wade A. Bowie, Chief Judge
Hon. Cressondra B. Conyers
Hon. George C. Fairbanks IV

Court Schedule

2nd & 4th Tuesday:
   9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., Preliminary Hearing for 
   Custody/Visitation/Support
   10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Contested Custody/Visitation hearing 
   and DSS
   1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Contested Custody/Visitation and DSS

3rd Tuesday:
   9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Mediation for Custody/Visitation

2nd, 4th, & 5th Monday:
   8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., Arraignments
   9:00 a.m. -9:30 a.m., Traffic & Protective Orders
   9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Criminal Trials
   11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Criminal/Traffic Dispositions
   1:00 pm. - 2:00 p.m., DCSE docket (4th Monday)
   2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., Non DCSE docket (4th Monday)

Continuance Policy

Continuances granted on a case by case basis, but are generally discouraged to ensure timely hearings.