There are 359 Courts in Virginia, serving a population of 8,365,952 people in an area of 39,482 square miles. There is 1 Court per 23,303 people, and 1 Court per 109 square miles.
The state of Virginia is ranked 25th in Courts per capita, and 15th in Courts per square mile.
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Virginia Appellate Courts
Court Name: Virginia Court of Appeals
Source of Authority: Statute
Place(s) of Session: Alexandria, Bristol, Chesapeake, Fredericksburg, Lexington, Norfolk, Richmond, Salem, Williamsburg
Number of Judges: 11
Court Name: Virginia Supreme Court
Source of Authority: Constitution
Place(s) of Session: Richmond
Number of Judges: 7
| Court Name | Source of Authority | Geographic Jurisdiction | Number of Judges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Circuit Court | State Legislation | District/Circuit | 157 |
| Virginia District Court | State Legislation | District/Circuit | 239 |
| Court Type | Geographic Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Drug Courts | Local |
| Mental Health Courts | Local |
| Veterans Courts | Local |
| Convicted Felons Disqualified | Yes |
| English Required | No |
| Residency Requirement | County Resident: 6 Months, State Resident: 6 Months |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Time Since Prior Jury Service | 3 years |