Virginia has a system of General District Courts. Each county or city in Virginia has a General District Court. This court does not have jury trials. All cases are heard by a judge.

You can appeal from General District Court if the claim involves more than $50. Only a final order can be appealed from General District Court. You must file the appeal in writing. Ask for the "Civil Appeal Notice." This also is called "Form DC-475." The appeal must be filed within ten days after the final order is entered. If the tenth day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, the appeal can be filed on the next business day.

You can file a lawsuit by yourself without an attorney. If your case is simple, you may not need an attorney in General District Court. If your case is complicated, or if the other side has an attorney, it will help if you have an attorney.

You may file a lawsuit for money or for return of your property. You can file a lawsuit for up to $15,000. You may file either lawsuit by yourself, without an attorney.

You must have the complete name and address of the business or person you want to sue. The address must be a physical address, not a mailing address such as a post office box. The name of the business or person must be correct. Sometimes, a business or person will not use their real name. This is an "assumed or fictitious" name. The Circuit Court Clerk has a list of these names. If you are suing a corporation, you need the name and address of its registered agent.

Any attorney who is an active member in good standing of the Bar of the State of Utah may apply to become a member of the Bar of the District Court. It depends on whether you became an active member of the Utah State Bar. Only attorneys who become active members of the Utah State Bar at the time they are admitted and who pay the $150.

Information on District Court and Other Courts, as well as tag and driver's license information is available online.

Beech Daly. Visitors should park in the Police Department parking lot. The court building is one building East of the Police Department.

To view a list of fees charged by the US District Court click here or select "Court Info...Fees" from the menu at the top of the page.

District Courts are the entry level trial court, and the proper division for civil cases involving less than $10,000, all juvenile matters, and criminal cases involving infractions or misdemeanors. If the parties involved in the case do not object, District Court can conduct civil jury trials, or hear civil matters with more than $10,000 in controversy. However, Superior Court is the proper division for civil cases involving more than $10,000, as well as all felony criminal cases.

Depends on the size and complexity of the case: Chapter 7 can take as little at four months, while Chapter 13 repayment plans take up to a maximum of five years.

All District Court cases are heard and decided by a judge. For more information on how to request a jury trial, see Criminal Defendant brochure.

To change your membership status from inactive to active, you need to complete an attorney registration form and submit it to the Clerk of Court along with the $15 registration fee.

The Circuit Court issues drivers license, and I.D. Cards, criminal felony charges, divorces, civil actions, and custody cases. They are located in the Newport Courthouse, they can be reached at 859-292-6314. The District Court handles all traffic matters, all misdemeanors, juvenile matters, small claims forcible detainer actions, paternity actions, limited civil actions, preliminary hearings on felons and restraining orders.

The court will not act on its own to collect the money you are owed. It is up to the individual who has been awarded a judgment to take the steps necessary to enforce it. If the defendant in your case is not willing to pay the debt or work out a payment plan, you will have to complete and file more forms with the court, pay the required filing fees and appear in court for additional hearings. See: Post-Judgment brochure.

District Court: If you wish to request a change in the trial date for a District Court case, you must write the court before your trial date with an explanation of the circumstances that require the change. Your request is not automatically granted; it is up to a judge to determine whether to change your trial date. It may be helpful to provide documentation to support your request. If you are the victim of a sexual assault, call the police to report the crime.

Unless otherwise ordered by the district court, a lawyer may not apply for reinstatement or readmission within one year following an adverse judgment upon a petition. The lawyer may petition for reciprocal reinstatement or readmission in Utah. If the Bar objects in a timely manner, the district court will hold a hearing.

Local Rule 83.1 governs the role of attorneys, the committee on admissions and grievances, procedure for admission, eligibility, reciprocity, attorneys representing the United States, and admission pro hac vice. All checks must be written to the Clerk of Court or Clerk, U.S. District Court. The Clerk's Office also accepts the following credit cards:

Once the employee has filed a complaint with the EEOC setting forth a brief factual basis for his claim, the employer is required to file a response to the complaint, along with supporting documents. The EEOC may then conduct a factual investigation of the claim. This investigation may include interviewing witnesses, taking statements under oath, and subpoenaing records.