King William General District Court

9th Judicial District of Virginia

General District Courts Informational Pamphlet

CLERK OF COURT

Jill C. Hall

Clerk's Office Hours

8:30AM - 4:30PM

Payments/Filings accepted in office until 4:00 pm

PHONE

(804) 769-4947

FAX

(804) 769-4971

ADDRESS

351 Courthouse Lane Ste 201
King William, VA 23086

    • Hon. Wade A. Bowie, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Matthew Daren Danielson
    • Hon. Stephanie M. Revere
  • Court Policies
  • Courtroom Policy
    • All persons entering the building are subject to search, arrest, and forfeiture.
    • Appropriate dress is required.
    • The following items are not allowed in the courthouse:
      • weapons of any kind; contraband; hazardous materials;
      • outside food and beverage;
      • cell phones or other electronic devices(unless necessary for a court hearing, and with the Judge's permission);
      • purses and/or bags.

3rd Tuesdays even months
Traffic & Civil
    1st Thurs., 10:30 a.m.
    3rd Thurs., 9:30 a.m.
    State Police
    1st & 4th Thurs., 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., & 10:00 a.m.
    3rd Thurs., 8:30 a.m.
    Town/West Point
    1st, 3rd, & 4th Thurs., 10:30 a.m.
Criminal
    1st, 3rd, & 4th Thurs., 11:00 a.m.
Civil
    1st, 3rd, & 4th Thurs., 1:30 p.m.
    Small Claims
    1st, 3rd, & 4th Thurs., 1:45 p.m.
Counsel Determination
    1st, 3rd, & 4th Thurs., 9:00 a.m.
Conservation Officers & VMRC
    3rd Thurs., 8:30 a.m.
Animal Control
    1st Thurs., 1:00 p.m.
Court is NOT HELD on the 4th Thursday for November or December.
EFFECTIVE 7/1/2025
1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursdays
    9:00 a.m. Arraignments
    Traffic
    • 9:30, 10:00 a.m. Virginia State Police
    • 10:30 a.m. West Point Police Department
    • 1:00 *Sheriff's Office (* a.m. availability varies)
    Criminal Trials
    • 11:00 a.m.
    Civil
    • 1:30 p.m. First Returns
    • 1:31 p.m. Garnishments
    • 1:45 p.m. Small Claims
    • 2:00/2:30 p.m. Contested Civil set by Court
    Animal Control
    • 1st Thursdays 1:00 p.m.
    Wildlife Resources & VMRC
    • 3rd Thursdays 1:00 p.m.
Court is NOT HELD on the 4th Thursday in November or December

  • Criminal case continuances granted by Commonwealth's Attorney; first continuance in traffic cases granted by Clerk.