Adopted Budget - Bedford County, Virginia

2150 JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS DISTRICT COURTDEPARTMENT DESCRIPTIONThe Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles cases involving delinquents,juveniles accused of traffic violations, children in need of services/supervision, childrenwho have been subjected to abuse or neglect, spouses who have been subjected to abuse,adults accused of child abuse or neglect, adults involved in disputes concerning thesupport, visitation or custody of a child, foster care entrustment agreements, courtordered rehabilitation services, and juveniles appearing before the Judge for presentationof driver’s licenses.The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court differs from other courts in its dutyto protect the confidentiality (privacy) of all juveniles coming before the court and in itscommitment to rehabilitate or treat -- rather than punish --those who come before thecourt. The welfare of the child and the family is the paramount concern in the court’sproceedings. In other respects, juvenile courts have the same requirements and providethe same safeguards as other courts in the court system.Contact Information:Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court123 East Main Street Suite 101Bedford, VA 24523(540) 586-7641- phone(540) 587-9395 - fax