Supreme Court of Virginia

Although the Supreme Court of Virginia possesses both original and appellate jurisdiction, its primary function is to review decisions of lower courts. Virginia does not allow an appeal to the Supreme Court as a matter of right except in cases involving the State Corporation Commission and the disbarment of an attorney.

The Court's original jurisdiction is limited to cases of habeas corpus (ordering one holding custody to produce the detained person before the Court for the purpose of determining whether such custody is proper), mandamus (ordering the holder of an office to perform his duty), prohibition (ordering a public official to stop an action), and actual innocence (based on biological testing). The Supreme Court also has original jurisdiction in matters filed by the Judicial Inquiry and Review Commission relating to judicial censure and retirement, and removal of judges.

Contact and Operational Information

SUPREME COURT OF VA

P.O. Box 1315
100 North Ninth Street, 5th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219-1315

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday | 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM

PHONE

(804) 786-2251

FILING FEE

$50

Clerk of Court

Muriel-Theresa Pitney

Chief Deputy Clerk

William “Basil” Tsimpris

Deputy Clerk I

Lesley Smith

Deputy Clerk II

Jody James-Woods

Deputy Clerk III

Melissa B. Layman