Waiver of Jurisdiction
Virginia · Supreme Court of Virginia
This form is used to give up a right to a hearing that would decide if a case should be moved to the Circuit Court or handled in the current Juvenile Court. It asks the court to move the case to a specific Circuit Court.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used by a person who is 14 or older and has been charged with offenses that could be felonies. It is used before a hearing has taken place to waive rights regarding the case's court jurisdiction.
Either party may file.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form requires signatures from the person involved, their lawyer, and it is filed with the court. The text indicates the person must be 14 years of age or older.
- What does signing this form mean?
- By signing, the person agrees to give up their right to a hearing that would decide if the case should be moved to the Circuit Court or handled in the Juvenile Court.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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