Winchester Civil Court Records
Winchester civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Winchester, Virginia, an independent city in the northern Shenandoah Valley near the West Virginia border.
Winchester Overview
Winchester Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of Circuit Court for Winchester is William D. Gardner. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 26th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The courthouse is at 5 North Kent Street in Winchester. The 26th Judicial Circuit also covers Frederick County, Clarke County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, Page County, and Rockingham County along with the City of Harrisonburg, but Winchester has its own clerk and maintains separate records.
| Office | Winchester Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | William D. Gardner |
| Address | 5 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601 |
| Phone | (540) 667-5770 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| State Court Page | vacourts.gov - Winchester Circuit Court |
The Winchester Circuit Court page on vacourts.gov has current contact details and links to the online case search. In CJISWeb, search "Winchester City" to find city civil records. Winchester is separate from Frederick County even though the two are closely connected geographically — Frederick County has its own clerk in the Shenandoah Valley Courthouse complex. The 8:00 AM opening and 4:00 PM close are notable; this office opens an hour earlier than many Virginia courts.
Winchester is an independent city at the northern end of the Shenandoah Valley, near the borders of West Virginia and Maryland. It is a commercial hub for the northern valley region and is known for its apple industry and Civil War history. The city is surrounded by Frederick County. Civil court records here cover property disputes, contract cases, business litigation, judgment liens, landlord-tenant matters, and other civil filings common to a small regional Virginia city. Note the early opening time of 8:00 AM and the 4:00 PM close. Winchester's circuit court is in the 26th Judicial Circuit, one of Virginia's larger circuits by geographic area.
Search Winchester Civil Court Records Online
The main tool for searching Winchester civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select "Winchester 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.
Frederick County records are separate 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 handles your type of case.
Civil Court Filing in Winchester
Civil cases in Winchester are filed at 5 North Kent 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. Civil court records are presumed public under Virginia Code § 17.1-208. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page.
Nearby Areas
Winchester is in the northern Shenandoah Valley, surrounded by Frederick County. Clarke County is to the east. Warren County and Shenandoah County are to the south in the same judicial circuit. Each jurisdiction has its own circuit court clerk and maintains separate civil court records in CJISWeb.