Smyth Circuit Court

28th Judicial Circuit of Virginia

Circuit Courts Informational Pamphlet

CLERK OF COURT

Hon. John H. Graham

Clerk's Office Hours

9:00AM - 5:00PM

PHONE

(276) 782-4044

FAX

(276) 782-4045

ADDRESS

109 West Main Street, Suite 1081
Marion, VA 24354

Local Website

    • Hon. Deanis L. Simmons, Presiding Judge, Chief Judge
    • Hon. Sage B. Johnson
    • Hon. Fredrick A. Rowlett
    • Hon. Eric R. Thiessen

    • For civil cases, instead of a "docket call", the Court now employs the praecipe system to be called on the opening day of the term as set forth in Rule 1:15 of the Supreme Court of Virginia.
    • Terms begin, 4th Tuesday, March, June, September, and 2nd Tuesday in December.
    • Grand Juries are empaneled on the 1st day of each term.
    • Criminal cases are set by the Judicial Assistant.
    • Court convenes 9:00 a.m.
    • Commissioners in Chancery may be utilized at the discretion of the Court.
    • Final orders are sent via email when an email address is known for attorneys. The Court recommends that attorneys provide an email address when documents are filed.