Martinsville Civil Court Records
Martinsville civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Martinsville, Virginia, an independent city in the southern Piedmont region.
Martinsville Overview
Martinsville Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of Circuit Court for Martinsville is Jean P. Nunn. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 21st Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The courthouse is at 55 West Church Street. Mail goes to P.O. Box 1206, Martinsville, VA 24114. The 21st Judicial Circuit also covers Henry County, but Martinsville has its own clerk's office and separate records.
| Office | Martinsville Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Jean P. Nunn |
| Street Address | 55 W. Church Street, Martinsville, VA 24112 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 1206, Martinsville, VA 24114 |
| Phone | (276) 403-5106 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| State Court Page | vacourts.gov - Martinsville Circuit Court |
The Martinsville Circuit Court page on vacourts.gov has current contact details and links to case search tools. Martinsville and Henry County share the 21st Judicial Circuit, but each has its own clerk and maintains separate records. In CJISWeb, search "Martinsville City" for city records and "Henry County" for the surrounding county.
Martinsville is an independent city in the Virginia Piedmont, surrounded by Henry County. It is known for the Martinsville Speedway and has a history in the textile and furniture industries. Civil court records here cover the range of filings common to a small Virginia city: property disputes, contract cases, judgment liens, and landlord-tenant matters. The 21st Judicial Circuit serves both Martinsville and Henry County from separate clerk's offices. Both the 9 AM opening and the mailing address differ from what visitors might expect, so confirm both before traveling to file.
Search Martinsville Civil Court Records Online
The main tool for searching Martinsville civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select "Martinsville City" from the locality list. The system is free, requires no login, and shows case type, filing date, party names, and current status.
Henry County has its own separate entries in CJISWeb. 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 Martinsville
Civil cases in Martinsville are filed at 55 West Church 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. Mail requests and copies go to P.O. Box 1206, Martinsville, VA 24114. Civil court records are presumed public under Virginia Code § 17.1-208. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page.
Nearby Areas
Martinsville is in southern Virginia, surrounded by Henry County. The Patrick County courthouse is to the west, and Franklin County is to the north. Henry County has its own circuit court clerk in Collinsville, separate from the Martinsville clerk. Each jurisdiction maintains its own civil court records in CJISWeb.