Colonial Heights Civil Court Records
Colonial Heights civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Colonial Heights, Virginia. The 12th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases for this independent city south of Richmond.
Colonial Heights Overview
Colonial Heights Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of Circuit Court for Colonial Heights is Stacy L. Stafford. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 12th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Recording stops at 3:30 PM. The office does not accept credit cards; payment must be by cash, check, or money order. The courthouse is at 550 Boulevard. Mail goes to P.O. Box 3401. An SRA land records subscription is available at colonialheightscocc.org.
| Office | Colonial Heights Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Stacy L. Stafford |
| Street Address | 550 Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 3401, Colonial Heights, VA 23834 |
| Phone | (804) 520-9364 |
| Fax | (804) 524-8726 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Recording | 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM |
| Payment | Cash, check, money order only (no credit cards) |
| SRA Land Records | colonialheightscocc.org |
| State Court Page | vacourts.gov - Colonial Heights Circuit Court |
| City Page | colonialheightsva.gov - Circuit Court |
The Colonial Heights Circuit Court page and the city circuit court page have current contact details and links to case search tools. Note the no-credit-card policy; bring cash or a check when visiting the office. Permanent records began February 1, 1961; earlier records are in Chesterfield County. Land records are accessible online at colonialheightscocc.org.
Colonial Heights is an independent city on the Appomattox River, directly south of Petersburg and near Richmond. It became an independent city in 1948. Because of this, permanent records at the Colonial Heights clerk's office begin from February 1, 1961. Records that predate the city's independent status may be found in Chesterfield County. The 12th Judicial Circuit covers Colonial Heights along with Chesterfield County and the City of Petersburg.
Search Colonial Heights Civil Court Records Online
The main tool for searching Colonial Heights civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Colonial Heights City from the locality list and search by party name or case number. The system is free, requires no login, and shows case type, filing date, party names, and current status.
For records that predate the Colonial Heights circuit court's permanent records (before 1961), contact Chesterfield County clerk's office. For civil claims in general district court, use the General District Court online system. This covers civil matters up to $25,000 and eviction cases.
Civil Court Filing in Colonial Heights
Civil cases in Colonial Heights are filed at 550 Boulevard. Filing fees follow the state schedule under Virginia Code § 17.1-275. Claims up to $3,000 carry a $100 fee. Cases from $3,000 to $10,000 cost $200. Suits between $10,000 and $25,000 cost $300. Cases over $25,000 require a $400 base fee. The office does not accept credit cards — bring cash, a check, or a money order. Civil court records are presumed public under Virginia Code § 17.1-208. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page.
Nearby Areas
Colonial Heights is in the Richmond metro area, bordered by Petersburg to the south and surrounded by Chesterfield County. Each jurisdiction maintains its own civil court records. For older records or records related to property that was in Chesterfield County before Colonial Heights became an independent city, see the Chesterfield County circuit court clerk.