Franklin Civil Court Records
Franklin civil court records are handled by the Franklin County Circuit Court Clerk. The City of Franklin shares its circuit court with Franklin County, so civil case filings, land records, and judgments for the city are maintained at the Franklin County courthouse in Rocky Mount.
Franklin City / Franklin County Overview
Franklin County Circuit Court Clerk (Serves Franklin City)
Civil court records for the City of Franklin are maintained by the Franklin County Circuit Court Clerk, Teresa J. Brown. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for both Franklin County and the City of Franklin under the 5th Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is at 275 South Main Street in Rocky Mount, which is the county seat of Franklin County. Note that the courthouse is in Rocky Mount, not in the City of Franklin, which is located in a different part of the region.
| Office | Franklin County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Teresa J. Brown |
| Address | 275 South Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA 24151 |
| Phone | (540) 483-3065 |
| State Court Page | vacourts.gov - Franklin Circuit Court |
The Franklin County Circuit Court page has current contact details and links to the online case search. The City of Franklin (in Southampton and Isle of Wight counties area) should not be confused with Franklin County (in the Roanoke Valley area). The City of Franklin is an independent city near Suffolk in southeast Virginia, while Franklin County is in southwest Virginia near Roanoke. When searching CJISWeb, select the correct locality.
The City of Franklin is an independent city in southeast Virginia, on the Blackwater River near the North Carolina border. It is not the same as Franklin County, which is a separate jurisdiction in southwest Virginia. The city shares circuit court services with Franklin County. Civil records for the city include property matters, contract disputes, judgment liens, and other civil filings typical of a small Virginia city. When looking for records, confirm whether your matter involves the City of Franklin or Franklin County, as they are in different parts of the state.
Search Franklin Civil Court Records Online
The main tool for searching Franklin city civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Search under "Franklin City" to find city records and "Franklin County" for county records. These are entirely separate jurisdictions in different parts of Virginia. The system is free, requires no login, and shows case type, filing date, party names, and current status.
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 for Franklin City
Civil cases for the City of Franklin are filed at the Franklin County Circuit Court Clerk's office at 275 South Main Street in Rocky Mount. 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. Civil court records are presumed public under Virginia Code § 17.1-208.
Nearby Areas
The City of Franklin is in southeast Virginia, bordered by Isle of Wight County and Southampton County. The city is near Suffolk to the east. For records in the surrounding county areas, each county maintains its own circuit court clerk. The courthouse serving Franklin City is in Rocky Mount, the county seat of the separate Franklin County in southwest Virginia.