Danville Civil Court Records
Danville civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Danville, Virginia. The 22nd Judicial Circuit handles civil cases for this independent city in southside Virginia, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings.
Danville Overview
Danville Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of Circuit Court for Danville is Gerald A. Gibson. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The courthouse is at 401 Patton Street. Mail goes to P.O. Box 3300. The 22nd Judicial Circuit covers Danville and Patrick County; they share circuit judges but have separate clerk's offices. Note that Danville is separate from Pittsylvania County, which surrounds the city.
| Office | Danville Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Gerald A. Gibson |
| Street Address | 401 Patton Street, Danville, VA 24541 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 3300, Danville, VA 24543 |
| Phone | (434) 799-5168 |
| Fax | (434) 799-5041 |
| Civil Case Setting | (434) 799-5171 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| State Court Page | vacourts.gov - Danville Circuit Court |
The Danville Circuit Court page on the state judicial website has current contact details and links to the online case search. Danville and Pittsylvania County are entirely separate jurisdictions despite sharing a geographic area. Cases involving Danville addresses go to the Danville clerk; cases involving unincorporated Pittsylvania County go to the Pittsylvania County clerk in Chatham.
Danville is an independent city in southside Virginia, entirely surrounded by Pittsylvania County. The city is on the Dan River near the North Carolina border. It was historically a major tobacco market and textile center. Civil court records in Danville cover the typical range of urban Virginia filings: property disputes, contract cases, judgment liens, business matters, and domestic proceedings. All civil records for the city are maintained at the clerk's office on Patton Street.
Search Danville Civil Court Records Online
The main tool for searching Danville civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Danville 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.
Danville and Pittsylvania County are separate entries in CJISWeb. If you need records from both the city and the surrounding county, run searches for each. For civil claims in general district court, use the General District Court online system. The Virginia Courts self-help portal helps identify which court has your case.
Civil Court Filing in Danville
Civil cases in Danville are filed at 401 Patton Street. 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. Virginia State Bar members may use VJEFS to file electronically. Civil court records are presumed public under Virginia Code § 17.1-208. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 3300, Danville, VA 24543.
Nearby Areas
Danville is surrounded by Pittsylvania County, which has its own circuit court in Chatham. Pittsylvania County is the largest county by area in Virginia. The City of Danville and Pittsylvania County are entirely separate jurisdictions even though the city is geographically within the county boundaries. For county civil records, see the Pittsylvania County circuit court clerk's page.