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Henrico County Court Records

Henrico County court records refer to official documents, files, or information created, generated, and maintained about legal cases handled in the county. These records hold all relevant information about a legal case, including proceedings, filings, court actions, and decisions. The Henrico County Circuit Court Clerk is the principal custodian of court records, responsible for creating, maintaining, and preserving criminal, civil, probate, and other case records (Code of Virginia § 17.1-242).

The creation and maintenance of court records in Henrico County Court follow the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia and certain specific statutes in Title 17.1 of the Code of Virginia (e.g., § 17.1-249) that govern how trial courts, including Henrico County Circuit Court, must create, maintain, and retain their official court records.

The purpose of court records is to ensure public accountability and transparency by allowing monitoring of court activities and decisions, providing a historical record of legal matters, and facilitating legal research and case information checks.

Court records, though different, are related to certain other public records. For example, arrest information is typically a standalone record from law enforcement, but it may also be found in court records.

Are Henrico County Court Records Public?

Yes. Henrico County court records are public under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA), which states that records of a public body received, generated, or created in the transaction of public business are public records and therefore open to inspection and copying unless sealed or exempt.

To this effect, most Henrico County court records are available for inspection and copying upon request. Case types generally public include criminal, civil, probate, and certain family law matters. In contrast, juvenile cases, adoption cases, sealed cases, and family/domestic relations cases involving minors or abuse/neglect are generally restricted or exempt from public access.

What Information is Available in Henrico County Court Records?

A typical court record in Henrico County contains the following information:

  • Case information (e.g., party names, docket/case number, court, judges, attorneys, dates)
  • Filings, motions,
  • Pleadings
  • Motions
  • Judgments
  • Orders
  • Transcripts
  • Summonses & subpoenas
  • Physical exhibits/documentary evidence
  • Service/process
  • Indictments & charges (criminal records)
  • Disposition details (e.g., sentences, probation/terms, fines, etc.)

Henrico County Court Records Search

These are the methods by which an interested person can search or access Henrico County court records:

  • Online Access - Use the Virginia "Circuit Court Case Information" portal to search for and access records of criminal, civil, probate, and other matters handled in the Henrico County Circuit Court. Cases may be searched using party name, case number, or hearing date. Searches must be done by selecting "Henrico Circuit Court."

Similarly, use the "General District Court Online Case Information System" to search records of civil, criminal, and traffic cases handled in the Henrico County General District Court by name, case number, hearing date, or service/process. To search, select the "Henrico General District Court" from the drop-down menu.

Alternatively, interested persons can search Henrico County court records, including circuit, district, and juvenile & domestic relations court case records, through the Virginia Judiciary’s "Online Case Information System 2.0."

Access to Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court records is limited, and generally, the availability of cases may vary by type.

  • In-Person Access - Visit the Henrico County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and submit requests in person to search and/or copy Henrico County court records. The office handles in-person access requests Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Also, in-person access can be requested to search and/or obtain records originating from the Juvenile/Domestic Relations Court at the courthouse location.

Circuit Court Clerk

4309 East Parham Road

Courthouse Bldg, Room 240

Henrico, VA 23228

Phone: (804) 501-4202

Clerk of Court (General District Court)

4309 East Parham Road

Henrico, VA 23273

Phone (civil): (804) 501-4727

Phone (criminal/Traffic): (804) 501-4723

Henrico County Juvenile/Domestic Relations Court

4201 East Parham Road

Henrico, VA 23228

Phone: (804) 501-4688

Fax: (804) 501-4756

  • Mail and Phone Requests - Submit requests by mail to the address below for all court records in Henrico County, including circuit, district, and domestic relations case records. Mail should be sent in self-addressed stamped envelopes, along with the applicable fees for requested copies.

Mailing Address:

P. O. Box 90775
Henrico, VA 23273-0775

Additionally, court record search requests or inquiries may be made by phone to the respective Henrico County court.

Fees for Court Records in Henrico County

In Henrico County, the fee for court records is $0.50 per page or image, plus an additional $2.00 per document if certification is required (Code of Virginia § 17.1-275(8 & 9)). No fee applies for searching and viewing court records online via official public portals. For vital records (such as divorce, marriage, birth, and death certificates) from the Henrico Health Department, the cost is $12.00 for each certificate, copy, and/or search.

Henrico County Courthouse Locations

Listed below are courthouse locations, addresses, and phone numbers in Henrico County.

The circuit court is the county’s trial court of general jurisdiction. It handles civil claims over $25,000.00, money claims over $4,500 but not exceeding $25,000 (concurrent jurisdiction with the district court), all felony cases, appeals of misdemeanors, probate matters (e.g., wills, trusts, and estates), divorce proceedings, adoption proceedings, and appeals from the lower courts (e.g., the juvenile and domestic relations district court).

Henrico County Circuit Court (14th Judicial Circuit)

4309 East Parham Road

P. O. Box 90775

Henrico, VA 23228

Phone: (804) 501-4202.

The general district court is a trial court of limited jurisdiction. It handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, civil claims over $4,500 but not exceeding $25,000, and small claims cases.

Henrico County General District Court (14th Judicial District)

4309 East Parham Road

P. O. Box 90775

Henrico, VA 23228

Phone (Civil): (804) 501-4727

Phone (Crim/Traf): (804) 501-4723

Fax (Civil): (804) 501-4141

Fax (Crim/Traf): (804) 501-7388.

The juvenile and domestic relations district court handles criminal or traffic cases involving juveniles (under 18); matters involving the family, such as custody, support and visitation; family abuse cases (e.g., child abuse and neglect); and criminal cases where defendants and victims are family or live together.

Henrico County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court

4201 East Parham Road

Henrico, VA 23228

Phone: (804) 501-4688

Fax: (804) 501-4756.

Criminal Records Access in Henrico County

The Virginia State Police (VSP) is responsible for official state-level criminal history background checks in Virginia (including Henrico County), not the county courts. However, local criminal case records in Henrico County (e.g., charges, dispositions, hearings, and court documents) are available online through official court portals provided by the Virginia Judicial System, such as the Circuit Court Case Information, the General District Court Online Case Information System, and the Online Case Information System 2.0. These records are also available through in-person searches at the court clerk’s office.

Henrico County Probate Records

Probate matters handled in the Henrico County Circuit Court include wills, trusts, and estate matters. Henrico County probate records document case information of these matters. The circuit clerk is the custodian of probate records and provides public access to these records, including estate records, wills, and more recent probate filings, through online searches, in-person searches, and online requests. For example, the Probate Records Request form may be completed online to obtain a plain, certified, or exemplified copy of a will. Similarly, the Circuit Court Case Information portal can be searched to view Henrico probate records.

Henrico County Family Court Records

Henrico County family court records encompass case files and documents related to divorce, child custody, adoption, child support, and domestic abuse cases. In Henrico County, adoption and divorce proceedings are handled in the circuit, while the juvenile and domestic relations district court handles abuse, child custody, and support cases.

Most family law case records, including adoption, child abuse, and domestic abuse, are confidential and, as such, restricted from public access. However, those not totally exempt or restricted from public access under the law, like divorce and custody records, may be accessible online via the Circuit Court Case Information portal and the Online Case Information System 2.0.

Interested persons can also search or request certified copies of public family court records in person or by mail from the circuit court or the juvenile/domestic relations court. Mail requests should be sent in a self-addressed, stamped envelope and include the case party name or case number of the record being requested, along with copy fees. Fees include $0.50 per page, plus an additional $2.00 per document for certification.

Federal Court Records in Henrico County

The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia, Richmond Division, has jurisdiction and handles federal cases arising in Henrico County. As such, the court records of federal cases arising from Henrico County are available to interested persons through the court clerk’s office (Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.) at 701 East Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23219, or electronically through PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records). PACER is an official online portal that allows the public to search for and view federal court records, including records of cases filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia (Richmond Division). The fee for PACER is $0.10 per page to view a federal case record (capped at $3.00 for a single document).

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