Judicial Services

Paul F. DeLosh, Director
(804) 786-6455
Department Organizational Chart

  • The Department of Judicial Services (DJS) serves as the liaison between the Judiciary’s administrative offices and the courts throughout the Commonwealth, providing administrative services through publications, trainings, field visits, and the research and support of various programs. The Department serves the courts of this Commonwealth through its eight divisions:​

  • Circuit Court Services

    Provides financial management, case management and procedural support for circuit court judges and clerks through training and technical assistance.

  • General District Court Services

    Provides guidance and assistance to general district court judges and clerks on caseflow management, case processing, public relations, and internal financial controls.

  • Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court Services

    Provides guidance and assistance to juvenile and domestic relations district court judges and clerks on caseflow management, case processing, public relations, and internal financial controls.

  • Court Performance and Statistical Services (CPSS)

    Provides statistical support, coordinates with judicial policy-making bodies, and maintains a planning capability.

  • Dispute Resolution Services

    Provides mediation and other dispute resolution alternatives through certification, training and technical assistance.

  • Domestic Violence Programs and Services (DVPS)

    Provides guidance and support to courts on matters involving domestic violence. Services include domestic violence prevention, mental health docket planning, grants research and development, and the Hope Card program.

  • Foreign Language Services

    Provides assistance to the judiciary so as to assure non-English-speakers equal access to the judicial process through certification, training and support.

  • Specialty Docket Services

    Provides administrative oversight of the specialty dockets in Virginia including technical assistance, budget management, monitoring and evaluation.