A Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, in

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, handles all cases involving

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, child abuse or child neglect, disputes involving custody and visitation, and other family-related matters, as well as cases in which a child or family member is an alleged victim (it can try misdemeanors, but only preliminary hearings in adult felonies). A judge hears all cases. Appeals from J&DR court go to Circuit Court. The court also has authority to allow minors, under certain circumstances, to seek abortions. It may also emancipate a child.

References

The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
Virginia law

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