Which Virginia court is the only one that conducts jury trials?

• A. General District Court
• B. Circuit Court
• C. Court of Appeals
• D. Virginia Supreme Court

Answer: (B)

In Virginia, jury trials occur in the Circuit Court, which is the trial court of general jurisdiction for more serious criminal cases and larger civil matters. General District Court handles less serious offenses and smaller civil cases and typically does not have jury trials (cases are decided by a judge). The Court of Appeals and the Virginia Supreme Court are appellate courts that review decisions and do not conduct trials or juries. So, the Circuit Court is the only court that conducts jury trials.