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VA County Guide

King and Queen County Small Claims Court

Small Claims Court (General District Court) • Population: 6,608

$5,000
Maximum Claim
$40 - $75
Filing Fees
30-60 days
Timeline
In-person
Hearing Format

Courthouse Information

Courthouse

King and Queen County Courthouse

Address

242 Allens Circle, Suite F, King and Queen Court House, VA 23085

Court Website

https://www.vacourts.gov

Local Tips

  • Part of Virginia's 9th Judicial Circuit
  • Virginia small claims limit is $5,000

How to File in King and Queen County

1

Determine if your case qualifies for Virginia small claims court (up to $5,000)

2

Send a written demand letter to the other party

3

File your claim at the King and Queen County courthouse or online through the Small Claims Court (General District Court)

4

Serve the defendant with official notice of the lawsuit

5

Prepare your evidence, documents, and witnesses

6

Attend the in-person hearing and present your case

Statute of Limitations in Virginia

5 years
Written Contracts
3 years
Oral Contracts
5 years
Property Damage

Important Rules in Virginia

No discovery in small claims
Simplified evidence rules

Frequently Asked Questions

To file a small claims case in King and Queen County, Virginia, visit your local courthouse at 242 Allens Circle, Suite F, King and Queen Court House, VA 23085 or the Small Claims Court (General District Court) website. You'll need to fill out the claim form, pay the filing fee ($40 - $75), and serve the defendant. The maximum claim amount is $5,000.

The maximum you can sue for in Virginia small claims court is $5,000. This limit applies to all counties including King and Queen County.

In Virginia, attorneys are allowed to represent parties in small claims court. While you can represent yourself in King and Queen County, you may choose to hire a lawyer for your case.

From filing to hearing, a small claims case in Virginia typically takes 30-60 days. Timelines in King and Queen County may vary depending on court schedules.

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