Richmond Civil Court Records

Richmond civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk for the City of Richmond, the state capital and one of Virginia's largest independent cities.

Richmond Circuit Court Clerk

The Clerk of Circuit Court for the City of Richmond is Edward F. Jewett. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 13th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Richmond has two courthouse locations: the main John Marshall Courts Building at 400 North 9th Street, and the Manchester Courthouse at 920 Hull Street in South Richmond. Both OCRA (Online Court Records Access) and SRA (Secure Remote Access) subscriptions are available for remote record access.

The Richmond City Circuit Court page on vacourts.gov has current contact details and links to case search tools. Richmond is an independent city and does not share its circuit court with Henrico County or Chesterfield County; each of those jurisdictions has its own separate clerk. In CJISWeb, search "Richmond City" to find city civil records. The two courthouse locations serve different geographic parts of the city, so confirm which location handles your specific filing.

Richmond is Virginia's capital city and one of its largest independent cities. As a major urban center with a large business and legal community, Richmond's circuit court handles a high volume and wide variety of civil filings: commercial litigation, property disputes, contract cases, personal injury, business entity matters, judgment liens, and more. The 13th Judicial Circuit serves the city alone. OCRA access allows Virginia-licensed attorneys to search and view case records remotely, and SRA subscriptions provide remote land record access. The 4:00 PM closing time applies to both courthouse locations, though check each location's specific schedule before visiting.

Search Richmond Civil Court Records Online

The main tool for searching Richmond civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select "Richmond 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 remote access to land records, OCRA is available to Virginia-licensed attorneys at no cost, and SRA subscriptions provide direct database access for frequent users. For civil claims in general district court, use the General District Court online system. The Virginia Courts self-help portal identifies which court handles your case type.

Civil Court Filing in Richmond

Civil cases in Richmond are filed at 400 North 9th Street (John Marshall Courts Building) or 920 Hull Street (Manchester), depending on the case. 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.

Nearby Areas

Richmond is an independent city surrounded by Henrico County to the north and east, and Chesterfield County to the south and west. Each has its own separate circuit court clerk. The Richmond metropolitan area also includes the City of Colonial Heights and the City of Hopewell to the south along the Appomattox River. All jurisdictions maintain separate civil court records in CJISWeb.