Virginia § 16.1-69.7 - District courts
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 16.1-69.7 — District courts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16.1-69.7. District courts
On and after July 1, 1973, in every county and city there shall be one court which shall be called the "________________ (Name of County or City) General District Court" and one court which shall be called the "________________ (Name of County or City) Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court," and for each such court there shall be one or more judges who shall be called the judge of such general district court or juvenile and domestic relations district court as appropriate. Unless the General Assembly specifically so provides to the contrary, however, no general district court shall be established in any city in which there is no municipal court with general civil or criminal jurisdiction in operation prior to July 1, 1973, and jurisdiction previously exercised in such city by a county court shall be vested in the general district court of such county.
1972, c. 708; 1973, c. 546.
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 16.1-69.7
What does Code of Virginia § 16.1-69.7 cover?
Section 16.1-69.7 ("District courts") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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