Find Civil Court Records in Henry County

Henry County civil court records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk's office at Suite B, 3160 Kings Mountain Road in Martinsville, Virginia, serving the 21st Judicial Circuit. This office handles civil filings for both Henry County and the City of Martinsville, making it the central point for civil case records across this entire judicial circuit. This page covers how to search for civil cases online, how to request copies of records, and what to expect when you contact the clerk's office.

Henry County Circuit Court Clerk

Katherine Minter Salgado is the Circuit Court Clerk for Henry County and the City of Martinsville. The clerk's office is located at Suite B, 3160 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville, VA 24112. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Deed recording closes at 4:30 PM each day. You can reach the office by phone at (276) 634-4880. The fax number is (276) 634-4898.

One thing worth knowing: the same clerk's office handles civil court records for both Henry County and the independent City of Martinsville. If you are looking for a civil case filed in Martinsville city court, this is the right place. The two jurisdictions share one clerk under the 21st Judicial Circuit structure.

The state court page at vacourts.gov provides the most up-to-date information on local court procedures, closures, and resources specific to the Henry County circuit. Check there before you visit or send a mail request, as office procedures can change.

Search Henry County Civil Court Records Online

Henry County civil court records are available through Virginia's statewide CJISWeb circuit court case search. This free tool lets you look up civil cases by party name or case number. You can see party information, hearing dates, and basic docket entries without logging in or paying a fee. Cases from both Henry County and Martinsville city filings are accessible through this system since they share the same clerk's office.

General District Court civil cases, which typically involve smaller claims under $25,000, can be searched through the GDC Online Case Information system. If you are not sure whether your case was filed in circuit court or district court, try both search tools. The circuit court handles larger civil claims, contract disputes, and equity matters. District court covers smaller civil claims and landlord-tenant cases.

The Virginia Courts self-help portal at selfhelp.vacourts.gov explains how to use the case search systems and what to do when you find the records you are looking for. It is a helpful starting point if this is your first time working with Virginia civil court records.

Filing Civil Cases in Henry County

Civil cases in Henry County are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 3160 Kings Mountain Road during business hours. Filing fees follow the state schedule under Virginia Code § 17.1-275. The base fee is $100 for claims up to $3,000, rising to $200, $300, or $400 based on the claim amount. Local surcharges may apply in addition to the base state fee.

Licensed Virginia attorneys can file civil documents electronically through the Virginia Judiciary E-Filing System, which is available at any hour. Self-represented parties must file paper documents in person at the clerk's office. Standard forms for circuit court civil filings are available from courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit. These include forms for complaints, summonses, and motions that cover common civil matter types.

Note: Deed recording at the Henry County clerk's office closes at 4:30 PM, one half hour before the office closes. Plan accordingly if you need to record a deed or land record on the same day.

Copies of Henry County Civil Records

Copies of civil court records from Henry County are available in person at the clerk's office or by mailing a written request to Suite B, 3160 Kings Mountain Road, Martinsville, VA 24112. Under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, civil court records are presumed public. The standard copy fee is $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document. Include the case number, party names, and specific documents you need in your request. Attach a check or money order made payable to the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

If your request involves older records that may be archived, call the clerk's office at (276) 634-4880 before submitting to confirm that the records are on-site and available. Historical court records may also be available through the Library of Virginia, which holds archived documents from Virginia courts going back many generations.

Cities Served by Henry County Court

The City of Martinsville is an independent city that falls under the jurisdiction of the Henry County Circuit Court. Civil court records for Martinsville cases are filed and maintained at the same clerk's office as Henry County records. If you are looking for civil case filings from the City of Martinsville, this is the correct office. See the Martinsville civil court records page for more details on city-specific civil matters.

Nearby Counties

Henry County is in the Southside region of Virginia and borders several other counties. Franklin County is to the east. Patrick County is to the west. Pittsylvania County is to the north. Floyd County is to the northwest. Each county has its own circuit court clerk and maintains civil court records separately. The statewide CJISWeb portal covers most of these neighboring courts as well.