Patrick County Civil Court Records

Patrick County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Stuart, Virginia. The 22nd Judicial Circuit handles civil cases here, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings. This page covers how to search Patrick civil court records online, contact the clerk, and get copies of court documents.

Patrick County Circuit Court Clerk

The Clerk of Circuit Court for Patrick County is Morgan Boothe. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Deed recording runs from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Passport services are available from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. SRA land records subscriptions are available at $40 per month. Use the P.O. Box for mail.

The Patrick County Circuit Court page and county clerk page both have current contact details and links to case search tools. The SRA subscription at $40/month gives ongoing access to land records for real estate professionals.

Patrick County has records going back to 1791, including marriage, divorce, probate, and land records. Birth records from 1853 to 1896, death records from 1853 to 1870, and military records from the Civil War and both World Wars are also part of the county's collection. The county is in the Blue Ridge foothills of southwest Virginia, along the North Carolina border.

Search Patrick Civil Court Records Online

The main tool for searching Patrick County civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Patrick County from the locality list and search by party name or case number. The system is free and shows case type, filing date, party names, and current status. No login is required.

For civil claims in general district court, use the General District Court online system. This covers civil matters up to $25,000 and eviction cases. The Virginia Courts self-help portal can help identify which court has your case and explain search results.

For professional land records access, the SRA subscription at $40/month is available through the clerk's office. This gives ongoing remote access to recorded property documents. Contact the clerk at (276) 694-7213 to set up SRA access. Historical records going back to 1791 are available at the courthouse; older documents may require in-person review or prior arrangement.

Civil Court Filing in Patrick County

Civil cases in Patrick County are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 101 W. Blue Ridge Street in Stuart. 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 forms are at courts.state.va.us/forms/circuit. Virginia State Bar members may use VJEFS to file electronically. Self-represented parties file paper documents in person. Civil court records are presumed public under Virginia Code § 17.1-208. Standard copies cost $0.50 per page; certified copies cost $2.00 per document. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 148, Stuart, VA 24171.

Nearby Counties

Patrick County is in the Blue Ridge Highlands of southwest Virginia along the North Carolina border. Adjacent counties include Henry County to the east, Franklin County to the northeast, Floyd County to the north, and Carroll County to the west. The county also borders North Carolina to the south. Each Virginia county maintains its own civil court records through the circuit court clerk.