Clerk of the Circuit Court

Charity D. Hurst, Clerk
Phone: (276) 385-1200
Fax: (276) 988-7501
Email Me

Hours and Location

The Circuit Court Clerk's Office is open Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding holidays. We are located at 135 Court Street, Suite 202, Tazewell, VA 24651-1071.

Judges

  • Hon. Jack S. Hurley, Jr., Chief Judge
  • Hon. Richard C. Patterson
  • Hon. Michael Lee Moore
  • Hon. Brian K. Patton
  • Hon. Elizabeth Reece Robertson

Criminal Division Deputy Clerks

  • Master Deputy Clerk, Jessica Bentley: (276) 385-1224; Email Me
  • Master Deputy Clerk, Theresa Shrewsbury: (276) 385-1210; Email Me
  • Master Deputy Clerk, Crystal Heifner: (276) 385-1219; Email Me
  • Deputy Clerk, Sara Shelton: (276) 385-1217; Email Me

Civil Division Deputy Clerks

  • Master Deputy Clerk, Beth Brooks: (276) 385-1266; Email Me.
  • Deputy Clerk, Chassity Brewster: (276) 385-1222; Email Me
  • Deputy Clerk, Carrie Moore: (276) 385-1225; Email Me

Deed Room Deputy Clerks

  • Master Deputy Clerk, Kathy Crouse: (276) 385-1227; Email Me
  • Deputy Clerk, Raquel Large: (276) 385-1220; Email Me

Probate Division Deputy Clerks

  • Master Deputy Clerk, Gina Pruitt: (276) 385-1228; Email Me
  • Deputy Clerk, Hannah Brewster: (276) 385-1579; Email Me

Services

The circuit court handles all civil cases with claims of more than $25,000. It shares authority with the general district court to hear matters involving between $4,500 and $25,000.  The circuit court has the authority to hear serious criminal cases called felonies.

The circuit court also handles family matters, including divorce.  In addition, the circuit court hears cases appealed from the general district court and from the juvenile and domestic relations district court.

Other Court Services

  • Probate of Wills and Administration of Estates
  • Recordation and Maintenance of Deeds and Other Land Records
  • Issuance of Concealed Handgun Permit
  • Issuance of Marriage License
  • Issuance of Notary Public Certificates
  • Jurisdiction Over Divorces, Annulments, Adoptions and Name Changes

The Clerk's Office is pleased to offer our citizens an online application process for concealed handgun permits through the company Permitium. Please Click Here to apply for a concealed handgun permit.

Jury Orientation Video

All potential jurors are required to view a short orientation video. Potential jurors are also required to notify the Clerk’s Office by telephone, email, or fax to confirm that the orientation video has been viewed. The orientation video can be located on the Tazewell Circuit Court Facebook Page OR on the Tazewell County Circuit Court Clerk YouTube Page.

Terms of Court and General Information

 Court Terms begin on the second Tuesday of January, March, May, July, September, and November.

    • Grand Juries convene on the first day of each term.
    • Court begins at 9:00 a.m., unless otherwise specified by the presiding judge.
    • Misdemeanor Appeal Day is held the day following Term Day.

Case Handling Guidelines

    • Commissioners in Chancery are appointed only for land title cases.
    • Final Orders are certified and distributed as follows:
      • Attorneys of Record:
        • Local attorneys receive orders in the designated office mailbox slots.
        • Non-local attorneys receive orders by mail.
      • Pro Se Individuals:
        • Orders are mailed directly to the party’s address on record.

Copy Distribution:

      • Criminal Cases: One copy of each order is provided to the Commonwealth and to the defense attorney.
      • Civil Cases: Two certified copies are provided to each attorney (one for the client and one for the attorney’s file), or one copy is mailed to a pro se party.