Hampton Civil Court Records
Hampton civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Hampton, Virginia. The 8th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases for this large independent city in the Hampton Roads region, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings.
Hampton Overview
Hampton Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of Circuit Court for Hampton is Linda Batchelor Smith. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 8th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The courthouse is at 237 North King Street. Mail goes to P.O. Box 40. Hampton has its own dedicated 8th Judicial Circuit.
| Office | Hampton Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Linda Batchelor Smith |
| Street Address | 237 N. King Street, Hampton, VA 23669 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 40, Hampton, VA 23669 |
| Phone | (757) 727-6105 |
| Fax | (757) 728-3505 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM |
| State Court Page | vacourts.gov - Hampton Circuit Court |
| City Page | hampton.gov - Circuit Court |
The Hampton Circuit Court page on the state judicial website and the city circuit court page have current details and links to case search tools. Hampton is one of Virginia's larger cities in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area.
Hampton is one of the oldest continuously settled communities in the United States, with a history going back to 1610. It is an independent city in the Hampton Roads metropolitan area on the Chesapeake Bay. Langley Air Force Base and NASA's Langley Research Center are located in Hampton. Civil court records here cover the full range of filings for a large Virginia city: property disputes, contract cases, judgment liens, business litigation, and domestic matters. All civil records are maintained at the clerk's office on North King Street.
Search Hampton Civil Court Records Online
The main tool for searching Hampton civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Hampton 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 civil claims in general district court, use the General District Court online system. This covers civil matters up to $25,000 and eviction cases. The Virginia Courts self-help portal helps identify which court has your case.
Civil Court Filing in Hampton
Civil cases in Hampton are filed at 237 North King 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 40, Hampton, VA 23669.
Nearby Areas
Hampton is in the Hampton Roads region. Adjacent cities include Newport News to the northwest. The cities of Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach are across the water. York County is to the north across the Hampton Roads waterway. Each jurisdiction maintains its own civil court records.