Southampton General District/Traffic Court
Southampton County
About visiting the probate court
About visiting the Southampton General District/Traffic Court
Southampton General District/Traffic Court is listed as a registered probate court within Southampton County, Virginia.
In most instances within Virginia, there is at least one Circuit Court courthouse location within each county. Sometimes a county may have multiple courthouses and may also have multiple probate court locations. Such is often the case in larger metropolis counties where population is dense or also in spread-out, rural counties, which may use a courthouse annex or satellite office system to accommodate nearby citizens with easier access in proximity or distance.
About visiting the probate court
Who to speak with when visiting the Southampton County probate court
Plan ahead to be early in case available parking is limited and be prepared for formal security measures upon entering the building, as courthouses are official state and federal property. This generally includes passing through metal detectors and allowing search of any belongings.
Many courthouses do not allow cell phones, so keep that in mind as your phone may need to be turned off upon entering the courthouse, or even left outside.
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About visiting the probate court
Call ahead before visiting the Southampton General District/Traffic Court
When able, it’s always helpful to request an appointment with a probate clerk or probate judge prior to visiting any probate court location.
The phone number for the Southampton General District/Traffic Court is: (757) 653-2673
The hours of operation listed for the Southampton General District/Traffic Court are:
Monday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday:8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Reviews
Reviews of the Southampton General District/Traffic Court
I'm a young Hispanic woman with many tattoos and a northern accent. When it comes to the law I usually know better than to test my luck, especially in the south. But on the day I was passing through this county I decided to not pay attention and test my luck anyways. When I initially could not make it to the hearing it was easy to get a hold of the court house and people I needed to notify to request a continuance. I had a fair process. My ruling was fair. The judge was honest and seemed to have what was just in mind even with the officer and district attorney there pushing him to make an example of me. The courthouse was cute and easy to find. The people working inside were very friendly and helpful. It was very small but I'm sure that's because it's in a small town. All and all this was one of the best and most fair experiences I've had with the courts.
I have been trying to pay a ticket or 3 weeks now, no one will ever answer the phone, their web sight is horrible and when you follow the automated directions on the phone the website doesn’t match with what they are saying. I live 2 hours from here but it looks like I’m going to have to drive there. This place desperately needs to be reported in some way.
I am originally from the State of Delaware & received a speeding ticket in South Hampton. I began calling 3 weeks after I received the violation because it was not yet on their website. I know I've called over 100 times in regards to this matter, only spoke with a human once & she told me to wait a little longer for it be online. Well, about a week ago I received a notice that my license are suspended! I've called everyday nonstop & have yet to speak to anyone! This is RIDICULOUS!
You simply cannot get a hold of a live person by calling their number. When you press the number indicated "for more information" on the robo-menu, all that happens is the phone supposedly at the other end will ring several times with no one picking up on the other end, then your call gets sent to a voicemail box then you get the classic "this voicemail box is full, your call is now ended". Typical "Macon County Line" court justice. Or should I say, JUST US.
This place is a joke. Nobody answers the phone after numerous calls. After 22 calls without an answer they finally picked up and I was told I should call back later and speak to a different person. Good luck having your call answered. Worst ever!!!