Judges
- Hon. Paul W. Cella, Chief Judge
- Hon. Joseph M. Teefey, Jr., Presiding Judge
- Hon. Dennis M. Martin, Presiding Judge
Terms of Court & General Information
- Criminal term begins: third Thursday of each month
- Civil term begins: third Thursday of each month
- Grand Juries: first day of criminal term
- Criminal cases set on Term Day
- Civil cases set on Civil Term Day in pre-trial conference for matured cases
- Court convenes at 9 a.m.
- Commissioners in Chancery are utilized
Online Payments and Payment Plans
Petersburg Circuit Court accepts credit and debit card payments for court fees and fines.
Go to www.vacourts.gov to make a payment.
To establish a payment plan for court costs and fines with the Petersburg Circuit Court, visit the Judicial Website at http://www.courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit/criminal.html
- Print and completely fill out Form DC-211 Petition for Payment Agreement for Fines and Costs or Motion to Modify Existing Agreement.
- Notarize Form DC-211.
- Mail notarized Form DC-211to Petersburg Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 7 Courthouse Avenue, Petersburg, VA 23803 for review.
- Please allow 5-7 business days for approval notification from the date that we receive your petition in the mail.