Court System:

Credit and collection matters are generally within the jurisdiction of the Civil Courts. Civil Courts are divided into General District Courts and Circuit Courts.

Circuit Court: All civil action for money in an amount exceeding $15,000.00, exclusive of interest and any attorney fees, are determined by this court. (VA Code 16.1-77.)

General District Court: The District Court has exclusive jurisdiction on all civil cases in which the amount in controversy does not exceed $3,000, and concurrent jurisdiction when the amount in controversy is over $3,000 but below $15,000.00. (VA Code 16.1-77.)

Small Claims Court: The Virginia statutes permits the General District Court to establish Small Claims Courts in designated counties. The Small Claims Court has jurisdiction over money claims in an amount not exceeding $1,000.00, exclusive of interest. (VA Code 16.1-122.1, et seq.)