Powhatan County Civil Court Records

Powhatan County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Powhatan, Virginia. The 10th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases here, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings.

Powhatan County Circuit Court Clerk

The Clerk of Circuit Court for Powhatan County is Teresa Hash Dobbins. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 10th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Recording is accepted from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Use the suite address for both in-person visits and mail.

The Powhatan County Circuit Court page on the state judicial website has current contact details and links to case search tools. Recording stops at 4:30 PM, so plan any in-person document recording accordingly.

Powhatan County has civil court records going back to 1777, including marriage, land, and court records from that year. Birth and death records run from 1853 to 1871. The county is in the Piedmont region of central Virginia, west of Richmond. The courthouse complex is on Old Buckingham Road in Powhatan, the county seat.

Search Powhatan Civil Court Records Online

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

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 helps you identify which court has your case and how to read results.

Powhatan County historical records from 1777 include land records, marriage records, and court documents. For older records not available online, contact the clerk's office directly. The Library of Virginia in Richmond has digitized a range of older Virginia county records including some Powhatan County materials. Birth and death records from the 1850s through the 1870s may be available through the Library's online collections.

Civil Court Filing in Powhatan County

Civil cases in Powhatan County are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 3880 Old Buckingham Road, Suite C in Powhatan. 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 case 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.

Nearby Counties

Powhatan County is in the Piedmont region of central Virginia, west of Richmond. Adjacent counties include Goochland County to the north, Chesterfield County to the east, Amelia County to the south, Cumberland County to the southwest, and Fluvanna County to the west. Each county maintains its own civil court records through the circuit court clerk.