Harrisonburg Civil Court Records

Harrisonburg civil court records are handled by the Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk. The City of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County share a circuit court clerk's office located in Harrisonburg, where all civil case filings, land records, and judgments for both jurisdictions are maintained.

Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk (Serves Harrisonburg)

Civil court records for the City of Harrisonburg are maintained by the Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk, Chaz W. Haywood. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for both Rockingham County and the City of Harrisonburg under the 26th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The courthouse is at 80 Court Square in Harrisonburg. Land records are also available online at rockinghamcountyva-web.tylerhost.net.

The Rockingham County Circuit Court page has current contact details and links to case search tools. Harrisonburg and Rockingham County share clerk's office resources. When searching CJISWeb, check both "Harrisonburg City" and "Rockingham County" entries to find all relevant records.

Harrisonburg is an independent city in the Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by Rockingham County. James Madison University is located in the city. Harrisonburg has grown significantly in recent decades and is one of the faster-growing cities in Virginia. The shared circuit court handles civil records for both the city and the surrounding county from the courthouse on Court Square. The 26th Judicial Circuit covers the Harrisonburg and Shenandoah Valley region.

Search Harrisonburg Civil Court Records Online

The main tool for searching Harrisonburg civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Search under both "Harrisonburg City" and "Rockingham County" for complete results. The system is free, requires no login, and shows case type, filing date, party names, and current status.

For land records, the SRA portal at rockinghamcountyva-web.tylerhost.net provides remote access to recorded property documents. Virginia-licensed attorneys can use OCRA at no cost. For civil claims in general district court, use the General District Court online system.

Civil Court Filing in Harrisonburg

Civil cases in Harrisonburg are filed at 80 Court Square. 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. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page.

Nearby Areas

Harrisonburg is in the Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by Rockingham County. Adjacent counties in the 26th Judicial Circuit include Page County and Shenandoah County. Each county maintains its own separate civil court records. The shared Rockingham/Harrisonburg clerk handles records for both the city and Rockingham County from the same courthouse.