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A Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, in Virginia, handles all cases involving juvenile crime, child abuse or child neglect, disputes involving custody. And visitation. And other family-related matters, "as well as cases in which a child." Or family member is: an alleged victim (it can try misdemeanors. But only preliminary hearings in adult felonies). A judge hears all cases. Appeals from J&DR court go——to Circuit Court.
The court also has authority to allow minors, "under certain circumstances," to seek abortions. It may also emancipate a child.
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The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.
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