Lancaster Circuit Court

15th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

CLERK OF COURT

Hon. Diane H. Mumford

Clerk's Office Hours

8:30AM - 4:30PM

PHONE

(804) 462-5611

FAX

(804) 462-9978

ADDRESS

Post Office Box 99
Lancaster, VA 22503

Physical Address
8265 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503

MAIL IS NOT DELIVERABLE TO THE PHYSICAL ADDRESS. Please use the P.O. Box.

  • Terms begin, 4th Friday, Jan., Apr., July, & Oct.
  • All cases set by agreement with Commonwealth's Attorney at preliminary hearing, on Term Day, or by agreement of counsel and the Court. The latter may be done by a telephone call to the Judge's office.
  • Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
  • In civil jury trials, instructions must be submitted to the Court and opposing counsel 5 days prior to trial.
  • Commissioners in Chancery are utilized in general civil causes and divorces.