Smyth County, Virginia
The Clerk of the Circuit Court is one of the five “constitutional officers” created by the Virginia Constitution. As constitutional officers perform vital services for the public, they are elected by popular vote and are directly accountable to the citizens. Clerks of Circuit Court have an eight year term of office. Efficient and reliable operation of the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office is critical to maintaining a favorable business climate in Smyth County
The Clerk of the Circuit Court, charged under Virginia law with more than 800 statutory duties, is elected by the citizens of Smyth County
as the chief operating officer of the Circuit Court. The current clerk, John H. Graham, has served since 2010, having been elected then
to complete the unexpired term of Jimmy L. Warren.
Circuit Court Clerks in Virginia perform duties that in many other states are
divided among three or four separate offices.
Among the clerk’s more prominent responsibilities is to provide administrative support
for all courtroom proceedings. The clerk creates and maintains all court files and records, maintains the court’s docket, preserves
evidence, trains and summonses jurors, prepares court orders for all criminal cases, issues arrest and other legal documents to be served, and
collects court costs, fines, and restitution.
The clerk serves as an initial probate judge who determines the validity of wills,
identifies heirs, and helps fiduciaries become acquainted with their duties in administering estates.
The clerk serves as the county's
register of deeds and, as such, is responsible for recording deeds, deeds of trust, surveys, powers of attorney, judgments, and other
documents related to land.
The clerk processes concealed handgun permits, marriage licenses, notary appointments, ministers’ bonds,
trade names for businesses, oaths for various local officials, and financing statements.
Finally, the clerk acts as the county
archivist, maintaining many of the most important local records dating back to the founding of Smyth County in 1832. Given the singular
uniqueness of these local documents, records management is a critical responsibility of the clerk.
Judge's Chambers
Case Information
General Information
Jury Information
Smyth County Virginia Judicial Site
Apply for
Concealed Handgun Permit
Obtain a Marriage License
Probate a Will or Become
Executor
Become a Notary Public
Land Records
e-File a New Civil Case
e-Record a Deed through CSC
e-Record a Deed through Simplifile
e-Record a Deed through ePN
View Public Notices
Become a
Wedding Officiant
Pay
Court Fines or Costs
Lookup Case Information
View
List of Excess Tax Sale Proceeds
Smyth County Attorneys
Smyth County Commonwealth Attorneys Office
Smyth County Courts
Circuit Court Fees
Circuit Forms
Circuit Case Information
Code of Virginia
Virginia Supreme Court
Library of Virginia
Virginia
Courts
Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia General Assembly
Virginia Department of Vital Records
United States Supreme Court
United States Department
of Justice
Federal Courts
United States Bankruptcy Court-East
United States Bankruptcy Courts-West
National Criminal Justice Reference
Wedding Officiant
Virginia Freedom of Information Act
Please contact John Graham concerning
any VFOIA request. It is recommended, though not required, that VFOIA requests be made in writing. Requests can be made in
person, by phone, by mail, or electronically. It is not necessary to specify the reason for your request. However, you must provide
your name and legal address.
Learn More About VFOIA
More
information about the Virginia FOIA can be found through the Virginia Freedom of
Information Advisory Council.
Read the The Virginia Freedom of Information Act online.
John H. Graham, Clerk
Smyth County Circuit Court
109 West Main Street, Suite 1081
Marion, Virginia 24354
(276) 782-4044
(276) 782-4045 (fax)
Email: jgraham@vacourts.gov
Please visit: https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/fmsOnline/#/ if you would like to make an online payment.
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| John H. Graham, Clerk of Circuit Court Phone: (276)782-4044 Fax: (276)782-4045 Email: jgraham@vacourts.gov |
Angela D. Robinson, Master Chief Deputy Clerk Criminal Division Clerk Phone: (276)782-4044 ext. 8683 Email: arobinson@vacourts.gov |
Amanda L. Bennett, Master Deputy Clerk Civil Division Clerk Phone: (276)782-4044 ext 8684 Email: abennett@vacourts.gov |
Ann C. Martin, Deputy Clerk Front Desk/CHP Clerk Phone: (276) 782-4044 ext 8689 Email: acmartin@vacourts.gov |
Tim Wolfe, Deputy Clerk Bookkeeping Clerk Phone: (276)782-4044 ext. 8685 Email: twolfe@vacourts.gov |
Daniel H. Kegley, Deputy Clerk Vault Clerk Phone: (276)782-4044 ext. 8691 Email: dkegley@vacourts.gov |
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Rachel H. Pennington, Master Deputy Clerk |
Joe W. Rogers, Deputy Clerk |
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Deborah G. Evans, Deputy Clerk |
Adrienne Morrison, Deputy Clerk |