Combined Court Services

The Surry Combined Court consists of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court and the General District Court. The office is under the direction of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

The function of the court is to administer justice in a manner that provides access to proceedings, offers timely processing and ensures equality, fairness and integrity. The court hears cases involving:

  • Child support
  • Custody
  • Juvenile delinquency
  • Minor criminal cases
  • Traffic violations

The court also conducts preliminary hearings and civil process hearings.


General District Judges

  • Hon. Elbert D. Mumphery, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Lyndia P. Ramsey, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Peter D. Eliades
  • Hon. William S. Newsome
  • Hon. Patricia T Watson


Juvenile and Domestic Relations Judges

  • Hon. Christopher B. Ackerman, Presiding Judge
  • Hon. Jacqueline R. Waymack, Chief Judge
  • Hon. Robert John Fierro Jr.

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