Clerk of the Circuit Court

Charity D. Hurst, Clerk
Phone: (276) 385-1222
Fax: (276) 988-7501
Email Me

135 Court Street, Suite 202
Tazewell, VA 24651-1071
Hours: 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Judges

  • Hon. Jack S. Hurley, Jr., Chief Judge
  • Hon. Richard C. Patterson
  • Hon. Michael Lee Moore
  • Hon. Patrick R. Johnson

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

  • Terms begin, 2nd Tuesday, Jan., Mar., May, July, Sept., & Nov.
  • Grand Juries, 1st day of Term.
  • Court convenes 9:00 a.m. unless presiding Judge shall designate some other hour.
  • Commissioners in Chancery utilized in land title cases only.
  • Misdemeanor appeal day begins the day following Term Day.