Charlottesville City Court Clerk
Charlottesville, VA
Current Incumbent
Llezelle A. Dugger
Democratic
In office since January 2020
Next Election
Nov 2, 2027
Filing Window
Jan 4, 2027 - Jun 15, 2027
Term Length
8 years
Position Type
Part Time
Number of Seats
1
About this position
The County Court Clerk is responsible for maintaining court records, authenticating court orders and judgements, and administering oaths to witnesses and jurors.
Eligibility requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must be a resident of the district
- 1. Qualified to vote for and hold the office sought 2. A resident of the Commonwealth for one year immediately preceding the election 3. A resident, by the time of filing, of the city or town in which he offers for election [or has an application for registration, transfer, or change of address on file in the general registrar’s office].
Filing information
Elections office
120 7th Street NE, Room 142 Charlottesville, VA 22902
Phone: 434-970-3250
Fee & signature requirements
Candidates for membership on the governing body of any county or city must collect at least 125 signatures; or if from an election district not at large containing 1,000 or fewer registered voters, 50 signatures. There is a filing fee of 2% of the minimum annual salary for the office sought in effect in the year in which the candidate files for all primary candidates only.
Filing instructions
Submit paperwork to the city registrar's office.