Salem Circuit Court

23rd Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

CLERK OF COURT

Hon. Chance Crawford

EMAIL

[email protected]

Clerk's Office Hours

8:30AM - 4:30PM

PHONE

(540) 375-3067

FAX

(540) 375-4039

ADDRESS

2 East Calhoun Street
Salem, VA 24153-7933

    • Hon. James R. Swanson, Chief Judge
    • Hon. David B. Carson, Presiding Judge
    • Hon. Leisa K. Ciaffone
    • Hon. J. Christopher Clemens
    • Hon. Charles N. Dorsey

  • Terms begin, 3rd Friday, Feb., May, July, Sept.; 2nd Fri., Dec.
  • Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
  • Civil cases set by praecipe received by clerk 7 days preceding docket call.
  • Criminal cases set on Term day.
  • Court convenes 8:30 a.m.
  • Commissioners in Chancery are utilized on petition of counsel.