Clerk of Court announces probate seminar, jury questionnaire process and online services

Amanda Adams, Goochland County Clerk of Court, provided several citizen-facing updates at the town hall.

Key services and dates: - Probate seminar: Feb. 27 at 1:00 p.m. in the County Administration Building boardroom; open to all Goochland residents seeking probate information. - Jury questionnaires: mailed in August via vendor Onum. Adams urged residents to return questionnaires (by mail, the jury portal or hand-delivery) because returning the form explains available exemptions and avoids a summons; she stressed that only a judge can excuse jury service, not clerks or deputies. - Summons delivery: Adams said the sheriff's deputies are now delivering some jury summonses to residences rather than relying solely on mail. - Concealed-handgun permits: an online option is available in addition to mail or in-person submission. - Records room: open 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for copies of deeds, plats and civil records; fee 50'/¢ per page. - Courthouse bicentennial: the county will celebrate the courthouse's 200th anniversary in 2026; Adams invited residents to join celebration events and said more details will be shared.

Selected quote: "If you do not show up to jury duty, you can be show caused as to why you are not there for jury duty," Adams said, underscoring the civic obligation and procedural rules for jury service.

Contact and follow-up: Adams suggested residents call the Clerk's Office or check the office's Facebook page for day-of information and next steps.