23rd District Roanoke City General District Court
Roanoke City General District Court, 315 W. Church Avenue, S.W., 2nd Floor, Roanoke, VA 24016-5007
Independent City of Roanoke County
Civil, General Civil - Unlimited, General Civil - Limited, Small Claims, Complex Commercial, Foreclosures and Liens, Real Estate Title and Boundary, Criminal, Mental Health
Division:Contact Information:
Phone Number: Traffic: 540-853-2767; Criminal: 540-853-2361; Civil: 540-8532364; Judges' Chambers and Clerk: 540-853-2511; SCVRule6 Only: 540-853-2511
Fax: 540-853-2487
Website: http://www.courts.state.va.us/courts/gd/Roanoke_City/home.html
Staff: Francis W. Burkart, III (Presiding Judge), J. Christopher Clemens (Presiding Judge), M. Frederick King (Presiding Judge), Jacqueline F. Ward Talevi (Chief Judge), Vincent A. Lilley
- *Not location specific. Call, or visit the court's website if listed above.
- How was I chosen? - Jurors are picked at random from lists of registered voters, people with driver's licenses, or those with state issued ID cards.
- What are the exemptions? Depending on local laws and specific court policies, exemptions MAY include persons over age 70, and those having recently served on a jury (usually within 1-3 years depending on county policy). In the state of Virginia, there are possible exemptions for attorneys, sole proprietors, and may include some government positions and occupations. If any of these apply to you, contact the court to verify they observe the exemption.
- Go to our Jury Duty FAQ page for more on exceptions, requirements, pay, dress code, and other questions you might have.
- Our FAQ page has general instructions on paying violations, or obtaining court documents or criminal records.
- The Public Access to Court Records (PACER) US website can help you find case and docket information.
- Links to District Court Electronic Case Files:
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Nearby Courts:
Roanoke City Juvenile and Domestic Relations 23rd District Court
Roanoke City Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court, 315 W. Church Avenue, S.W., 1st Floor, P.O. Box 986
0.1 mile away
Twenty Third Judicial Circuit Roanoke City Circuit Court
Roanoke City Circuit Court, Roanoke City Courthouse, 315 Church Avenue, S.W.
0.1 mile away
Twenty Third Judicial Circuit Salem Circuit Court
Salem Circuit Court, 2 East Calhoun Street
4.6 miles away