Programs

  • Coordinates interpretation for individuals with limited English proficiency to ensure universal access to Virginia’s judicial system.

  • The Guardians Ad Litem (GAL) program administers, maintains and distributes lists of attorneys who are qualified to serve as guardians ad litem for children in Virginia’s juvenile and domestic relations district courts and circuit courts and for incapacitated persons in Virginia's circuit courts and more.

     

     

  • A no-cost, confidential process in which parties to a civil, circuit court case meet with a neutral third party (a retired circuit court judge) to explore options for settling their dispute.

  • An alternative process for dispute resolution in which a neutral mediator facilitates communication between the parties with the goal of the parties coming up with their own resolution of the dispute.

    Parent Education provides mandated parent education training to parties in cases where a child’s custody, visitation or support is contested.

  • The Commission coordinates access to justice activities among various groups, mobilizing legal professionals to provide legal services to low-income individuals, encouraging the development of auxiliary resources for underserved populations, and making the courts more accessible for all citizens.

  • The Virginia Lawyers’ Wellness Initiative coordinates the education of, and assistance to, judges, lawyers, and law students regarding professional health and wellness initiatives, with a specific focus on improving mental health and addressing substance abuse in the legal profession.