Civil Court Records in Floyd County

Floyd County civil court records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Floyd, Virginia, part of the 27th Judicial Circuit. The clerk's office holds civil case filings, judgments, land records, and related court documents for the county. You can search Floyd County civil court records online through Virginia's statewide CJISWeb case system, which is free and available to the public. This page covers how to find records online, reach the clerk's office, request copies, and file civil cases in Floyd County.

Floyd County Circuit Court Clerk

Rhonda T. Vaughn serves as the Circuit Court Clerk for Floyd County. The clerk's office is at 100 East Main Street, Room 200, Floyd, VA 24091. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Call (540) 745-9330 for general inquiries. The fax number is (540) 745-9303. The clerk's office handles civil case filings, land record recordings, estate matters, and related court functions for Floyd County.

Floyd County is a smaller rural jurisdiction in southwest Virginia. The circuit court clerk handles civil records for the county as well as recording of deeds and land instruments. If you plan to visit the courthouse for records research, call ahead to confirm that the specific records you need are available in the main office and to check whether any appointments are needed.

The county government website at floydcova.org is a helpful starting point for general county information and can point you toward the right office if you are not sure whether to contact the circuit court clerk or another county department for your records request.

Floyd County Civil Court Records Online

Floyd County civil court records are searchable through the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Choose Floyd County from the locality dropdown, then search by party name or case number. Results show the case type, filing date, parties involved, current status, and docket events for civil court cases. The system is free and open to the public without a login.

The General District Court case search covers smaller civil claims filed in Floyd County's general district court, which handles cases with lower dollar amounts. If you are looking for a small claims matter or a landlord-tenant dispute, that system may have what you need rather than the circuit court search. Both tools are available online at no cost.

For older Floyd County civil records not available through the digital systems, the Library of Virginia maintains historical court records from many Virginia localities. Contact the Library of Virginia to find out which Floyd County records they hold and how to access them.

Filing and Accessing Records in Floyd County

Civil cases in Floyd County are filed at the clerk's office in Room 200 of the Floyd courthouse. Filing fees are governed by Virginia Code § 17.1-275. Base fees run from $100 for small claims up to $400 for larger civil suits exceeding $25,000. Local surcharges may be added at the time of filing.

Attorneys may use the Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System to submit civil documents electronically. Self-represented parties file in person at the clerk's office. Standard civil forms for circuit court proceedings are available at courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit.

Under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, Floyd County civil court records are public. Any person may inspect filed civil documents at the clerk's office during regular hours at no cost. Copies cost $0.50 per page for standard copies and $2.00 per certified document. Mail copy requests to 100 East Main Street, Room 200, Floyd, VA 24091 with the case number, document list, and a check or money order for estimated fees.

Note: Records involving sealed orders or juvenile proceedings are not available for public inspection and will not be released through standard records requests.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County is in the 27th Judicial Circuit along with several neighboring counties in southwest Virginia. Montgomery County lies to the north. Patrick County borders to the south. Carroll County is to the southwest. Grayson County lies further to the southwest. Roanoke County is to the northwest. Each of these counties has its own circuit court clerk and handles civil court records independently. The city of Roanoke is in the adjacent 23rd Judicial Circuit and has its own civil court records system.