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May 01, 2012
Man faces third trial in rape case

The handle of Burnett’s Strawberry Vodka, introduced as evidence.

The alleged victim’s tearful testimony.

The silent face of the defendant, who once again declined to take the stand.

If the details seemed familiar… » Continue Reading



Apr 30, 2012
Richmond gang member pleads guilty to murder in Powhatan

Forgoing the jury trial that had been scheduled for him last Tuesday in Powhatan Circuit Court, 19-year-old Marcus Ragland, of Richmond, pleaded guilty to the murder of Dante Holloway and the malicious wounding of Jerry Wilkerson, which occurred last… » Continue Reading



Apr 18, 2012
Trial date for Amelia man accused of killing 2 will be set in June

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Jason Overbey, of Amelia, has been charged with fatally shooting two Powhatan men last spring.


On Wednesday April 11 a motions hearing for Jason Overbey, the man accused of fatally shooting two Powhatan men in May 2011, was held in Powhatan Circuit Court.

Overbey was taken into custody shortly after the shootings of Kenneth William Moore… » Continue Reading



Apr 16, 2012
Marijuana, morphine, and felony firearm possession: Circuit Court briefs, April, 13, 2012

Martha Long, 37, of Powhatan, entered a guilty plea against the Commonwealth’s charge of possession of drugs with intent to distribute. Last June Long allegedly met an informant at the post office where she sold 20 morphine pills in exchange… » Continue Reading



Apr 02, 2012
Child abuse case declared a mistrial

(Due to the nature of this case and the age of the alleged victim, names and other identifying details have been purposely omitted from this story.)

After approximately 6 hours of deliberation on Friday, a 12-member jury in Powhatan Circuit… » Continue Reading



Mar 28, 2012
Board chair’s dog case dismissed

A judge in Powhatan General District Court dismissed a civil suit last Friday against Barry Hodge, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, stemming from an incident that occurred last fall, when one of Hodge’s two German Shepherds bit one of his… » Continue Reading



Mar 19, 2012
Preliminary hearing for abduction, attack suspect continued until May

The preliminary hearing for James Lee Wolfe, which was to be held in Powhatan General District Court on Friday, has been continued until May 4.

Wolfe has been arraigned for allegedly robbing, abducting, and brutally attacking Powhatan special… » Continue Reading




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Courts

Powhatan County Courthouse
3880 Old Buckingham Rd.
Powhatan, Va. 23139
Circuit Court: 804-598-5660
General District Court: 804-598-5665
Sheriff (non-emergency): 804 598-5656

The Powhatan Courthouse houses a three-court complex, the office of the County Clerk, and the Sheriff's Department.

Circuit Court

The County Circuit Court, part of the 11th Judicial District of Virginia, is presided over by Judge Thomas V. Warren. The court hears criminal cases, law and civil cases, chancery and equity cases and cases that have been appealed from both the General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. A circuit court is the only court in the Commonwealth of Virginia where cases may be tried by jury.

General
District Court

Newly appointed General District Court Judge Paul Cella hears cases involving misdemeanors, traffic offenses and civil suits in which damages sought are under $15,000. General District Court meets each Friday at 9 a.m. and also conducts extradition hearings as well as preliminary hearings in felony cases.

Juvenile and Domestic
Relations Court

Judge Valentine W. Southall, Jr. presides over Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and hears cases involving delinquency, child and spousal support, custody, spousal abuse, foster care, violation of probation and traffic violations charged against persons under 18. Court meets Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.

Clerk of the
Circuit Court

Circuit Clerk William E. Maxey, Jr., the longest serving clerk in the state of Virginia, is charged with a number of duties from issuing marriage licenses to giving the oath of office to elected officials. The clerk's office also files documents, collects overdue fines and court costs, and aids those engaged in historical and genealogical research.