Henrico County Civil Court Records

Henrico County civil court records are held by the Circuit Court Clerk's office serving the 14th Judicial Circuit in the Richmond metropolitan area. The clerk maintains civil case filings, judgments, land records, and related court documents going back many years. Whether you need to search a case by name, get a certified copy of a judgment, or find out how to file a civil claim, this page covers the key resources and steps to access Henrico civil court records online and in person.

Henrico County Circuit Court Clerk

Heidi S. Barshinger serves as the Circuit Court Clerk for Henrico County. The clerk's office handles civil court records for the 14th Judicial Circuit, which covers Henrico County. This office is one of the busier circuit court operations in the Richmond area, processing a high volume of civil filings each year. You can reach the main office by phone at (804) 501-4202. The fax number is (804) 501-5214. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

The state court page for the Henrico Circuit Court lists current contact details, local announcements, and links to forms used in this circuit. It is the best place to confirm hours, closures, or any local procedures before you visit or submit a request by mail.

If you are not sure whether your records are held locally or have been archived, call the clerk's office first. Staff can tell you whether the documents you need are available on-site or through a separate request process. For older civil cases, some records may require additional time to retrieve.

Search Henrico Civil Court Records Online

The primary tool for searching Henrico County civil court records online is the Virginia Judiciary's CJISWeb case search portal. This free statewide system lets you look up circuit court civil cases by party name or case number. You can see case status, party names, hearing dates, and general docket information without creating an account. Henrico County is included in the CJISWeb system, so most active and recent civil case data is available there.

For General District Court civil cases in Henrico, the GDC Online Case Information portal covers smaller civil matters filed in the district court. District court cases typically involve claims under $25,000. If you are unsure whether your case is in circuit court or district court, the CJISWeb and GDC portals together cover most civil filings in Henrico County.

The Virginia Courts self-help page at selfhelp.vacourts.gov walks you through how to use the case search tools and explains what the different case types mean. It is a good starting point if this is your first time searching for civil court records in Virginia.

Note: Some older Henrico civil court records may not appear in online search systems. For records from earlier decades, contact the clerk's office directly to ask about retrieval options.

Filing Civil Cases in Henrico County

Civil cases in Henrico County are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office during regular business hours. Filing fees follow the state fee schedule set out in Virginia Code § 17.1-275. The base fee is $100 for claims up to $3,000, $200 for claims between $3,001 and $10,000, $300 for claims between $10,001 and $25,000, and $400 for claims over $25,000. Local surcharges may be added on top of the base state fees.

Attorneys licensed in Virginia can file civil documents electronically using the Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System. This system is available around the clock and removes the need to appear in person for most document submissions. Self-represented parties must file paper documents in person at the clerk's office during business hours. Standard circuit court forms are available for download from courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit.

Getting Copies of Henrico Civil Court Records

Copies of civil court records from Henrico County are available at the clerk's office in person or by mailing a written request. Under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, civil court records are presumed public and open for inspection. The standard copy fee is $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document. Include the case number, party names, and the specific documents you need in any mail request. Send a check or money order payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

If you need certified copies for use in another state or for legal proceedings outside Virginia, confirm whether a triple-sealed certification is needed. Staff at the clerk's office can tell you which certification level applies to your situation. The Virginia Library of Virginia at lva.virginia.gov also holds historical court records for research purposes.

Legal Aid and Self-Help in Henrico County

If you are navigating a civil court matter without a lawyer, the Virginia Courts self-help center at selfhelp.vacourts.gov has guides on finding and understanding civil court records. The site also covers how to represent yourself in common civil matters. The Virginia Judicial System website has general information about how Virginia courts work, what each court handles, and how to contact individual clerk offices.

Virginia's law portal at law.lis.virginia.gov lets you read the full text of Virginia statutes that govern civil court records and procedures. This is the right place to look if you want to understand the legal rules that apply to public access, filing deadlines, or fee structures before you act on your case.

Cities Near Henrico County

The City of Richmond borders Henrico County and is an independent city with its own circuit court. Civil court records filed in Richmond city cases are maintained separately from Henrico County records. See the Richmond civil court records page for details specific to city filings and the Richmond Circuit Court clerk's office.

Henrico County also borders Chesterfield County to the south, Hanover County to the north, and Goochland County to the west. Each neighboring county has its own circuit court clerk and maintains its own civil court records. Links to those county pages are in the nearby counties section below.

Nearby Counties

Henrico County shares borders with several other Virginia jurisdictions, each with its own civil court records system. Chesterfield County is directly to the south. Hanover County lies to the north. Goochland County is to the west. Civil court records in these neighboring counties are filed and maintained by each county's circuit court clerk and searched through the same statewide CJISWeb system used by most Virginia circuits.