Carroll County Civil Court Records

Carroll County civil court records are kept by the Circuit Court Clerk in Hillsville, Virginia. The 27th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases here, covering contract disputes, property claims, civil judgments, and other civil filings. You can search Carroll County civil court records online through the state CJISWeb system at no cost, or visit the clerk's office at 605 Pine Street. This page shows you how to find a case, get copies, and understand the process for filing in Carroll County.

Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk

The Clerk of Circuit Court for Carroll County is Gerald R. Goad. His office maintains all civil court records filed in the 27th Judicial Circuit. Case filings, court judgments, orders, land records, and other official documents are all kept here. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Carroll County also maintains a county-level courts page with additional local information.

The Carroll County Circuit Court page on the state judicial website has current contact details, court schedules, and links to the online case search system. The county website also maintains a clerk page with local information and office details. Check both if you need to confirm current hours or any temporary schedule changes.

Carroll County is located in the New River Highlands region of southwest Virginia. The court serves a rural area, so call ahead if you have a large or complex records request to make sure staff can assist you efficiently when you arrive.

Search Carroll Civil Court Records Online

The primary online tool for Carroll County civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Carroll County from the locality list and search by party name or case number. Results show case type, filing date, party names, and case status. The system is free to use and does not require you to register or log in.

For civil disputes handled below the circuit court threshold, the General District Court (GDC) system covers claims up to $25,000 and unlawful detainer cases filed in Carroll's district court. Both systems are part of the Virginia Judicial System and reflect current case activity.

If you are not certain which court handled a specific case, the Virginia Courts self-help portal walks you through the process. It explains how to read case search results and what each case type means in practical terms.

Note: The city of Galax is an independent city adjacent to Carroll County and is served by the Grayson County circuit, not the 27th Judicial Circuit. If you are searching for a case that may have been filed in Galax, select Galax from the CJISWeb locality list separately.

Filing Civil Cases in Carroll County

Civil cases in Carroll County are filed with the Circuit Court Clerk in Hillsville. Fees are set by state law under Virginia Code § 17.1-275. Claims up to $3,000 require a $100 filing fee. Cases between $3,000 and $10,000 cost $200. Suits from $10,000 to $25,000 carry a $300 fee. Cases over $25,000 require a $400 base fee. Local surcharges may apply on top of these state amounts.

Standard civil forms are available at courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit. Fill them out before arriving at the clerk's office. Attorneys may use the Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System for electronic submissions. Under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, Carroll County civil court records are public and available for review in the clerk's office during business hours at no charge.

Copies of Carroll County Court Documents

Copies of civil court records are available from the Carroll County clerk's office in person or by mail. Standard page copies cost $0.50. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document. These rates are set by Virginia statute and are consistent statewide. If you need authenticated documents for use abroad, ask the clerk about the apostille process.

To request records by mail, send a written request to P.O. Box 218, Hillsville, VA 24343. Include the case number or party names, the specific documents you need, and a check or money order for the estimated fee. The office will contact you if more payment is required before sending the records. Older records may take extra time depending on how they are stored.

The Library of Virginia holds historical records from Carroll County and other Virginia localities. For civil matters from many decades ago, the Library of Virginia is a useful secondary source alongside what the clerk's office holds.

Nearby Counties

Carroll County is in the far southwest corner of Virginia. Grayson County lies to the west, and Floyd County is to the northeast. Patrick County borders Carroll to the east, and Wythe County is to the north. Each county has its own circuit court clerk. The city of Galax is an independent city adjacent to Carroll and Grayson counties and has its own court system.