Henrico county general district court case information

Henrico county general district court case information

The Code of Virginia lists more than 800 responsibilities of the Clerk, Heidi S. Barshinger, many of which are complex and challenging. The Clerk serves as the recorder of deeds and probate judge, issues marriage licenses and fictitious names, judgments, and is the official court administrator for all civil and criminal court cases. In this latter capacity, the Clerk creates and maintains all court files and records, prepares court orders and jury lists, contacts jurors and issues summons and court processes.

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Effective February 28, 2022, face coverings are no longer required while present in the Circuit and District courthouse unless ordered otherwise by a presiding judge. Face coverings are permitted if an individual chooses to wear one. Inmates and employees of the Office of the Sheriff are subject to the directions of the Sheriff. Individuals will continue to be screened for COVID prior to entry.

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Henrico county general district court case information

Online access to case and payment information for circuit courts. Cases may be searched using name or case number.

Virginia Judiciary Online Statewide Search

Henrico county general district court case information

Look-up case status and information online. Online access to a statewide search of criminal and traffic case information in general district courts and select circuit courts.

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Henrico county general district court case information

A complete listing of the available forms online. Many forms can be completed and printed for submission to the court, including Criminal, Civil, Deed, and Fiduciary. Check with the court regarding other available forms.

Delivery Address
4309 E. Parham Road
Courthouse Bldg, Rm 240
Henrico, VA 23228

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

Helpful Information

Finding an Attorney

Community Agencies

Interpreter Services

Guide to Foreign Language Interpreter Usage and Spanish Language Interpreter Certification in Virginia’s Courts.

Mediation Services

The Commonwealth Mediation Group, Inc., offers mediation in certain Civil cases which will be referred to them by the presiding Judge. You may contact the Commonwealth Mediation Group, Inc. at (804) 254-2664, or .

Magistrates

  • The Henrico Magistrate’s Office phone number is (804) 501-5285.
  • Purpose, appointment, responsibilities, etc. courts.state.va.us/courtadmin/aoc/mag/about.html

Code of Virginia

  • vacourts.gov/courtadmin/library/va.html

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was enacted to ensure that all qualified individuals with disabilities enjoy the same opportunities that are available to persons without disabilities. It guarantees equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities in public accommodations, employment, transportation, state and local government services, and telecommunications. Upon request, the Office of the Executive Secretary assists with ADA accommodations for public programs and services of Magistrates, District Court Clerks and Judges, Circuit Court and Appellate Court Judges and Justices, and the Clerks of the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals of Virginia. Circuit Court Clerks, as local Constitutional officers, are responsible for ADA accommodations in their offices.

  • vacourts.gov/courts/ada/home.html

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Virginia’s Judicial System

  • vacourts.gov/courtadmin/aoc/legalresearch/faq.pdf

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Henrico county general district court case information
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Civil cases are brought to enforce, redress, or protect the private rights of an individual, organization or government entity. The remedies available in a civil action include the recovery of money damages and the issuance of a court order requiring a party to the suit to complete an agreement or to refrain from some activity. The party who initiates the suit is the “plaintiff,” and the party against whom the suit is brought is the “defendant.” In civil cases, the plaintiff must prove his case by “a preponderance of the evidence.”

Court Calendar

Civil Returns and Motions Docket: Monday & Friday at 10:00am
Civil cases set for trial: Monday through Thursday at 1:30pm; Friday at 11:00am
Garnishment Docket: Monday and Friday at 8:30am
Small Claims: Every other Friday at 11:00am

Fees

Garnishments
$46.00 plus $48.00 service fees
At the time of filing, you must have a self-addressed stamped envelope to the defendant.

If being served through the Secretary of the Commonwealth:

$46.00 plus service $12 fee to Henrico General District Court plus a separate check for $28 to the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

At the time of filing, you must have a self-addressed stamped envelope to the defendant.

Writ of Possession: $25 (1st defendant Levy fee)
$12 each additional service

Writ of Fieri Facias: $25 levy fee

Documents



Can you look up court cases in Virginia?

Cases may be searched by locality using name, case number, or hearing date. Online secure remote access to circuit court land records (as defined in Virginia Code §17.1-292) such as deeds, marriage licenses, judgments, and wills for select courts. Note: Registration with the local Circuit Court Clerk is required.

How do I find my local court cases?

PACER allows anyone with an account to search and locate appellate, district, and bankruptcy court case and docket information. Register for a PACER account. Use the PACER Case Locator if you are not sure which specific federal court the case was filed.

How do I find court records in Virginia?

Please call 804-371-9141 or email [email protected] with general questions and records requests. You may visit the Document Control Center to review case documents. The Document Control Center is in the Clerk's Office, on the 1st floor of the SCC's headquarters at 1300 East Main Street, in downtown Richmond.

How do I find someone's charges in Virginia?

The central custodian of criminal records is the Virginia State Police. The same grants official access to check statewide criminal history records. Commonly, public requesters of criminal record history checks must complete an SP-167 request form.