Pulaski County Civil Court Records

Pulaski County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Pulaski, Virginia. The 27th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases here, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings.

Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk

The Clerk of Circuit Court for Pulaski County is Spencer A. Rygas. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 27th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Deed recording stops at 4:00 PM. The clerk's office accepts electronic recording of land documents through Simplifile and CSC, which may be more convenient for real estate attorneys and title companies.

The Pulaski County Circuit Court page on the state judicial website has current contact details and links to the online case search. Deed recording has an earlier cutoff than general office hours, so plan land record submissions before 4:00 PM. Electronic recording via Simplifile or CSC is available for those who want remote submission.

Pulaski County is in the New River Valley of southwest Virginia, part of the 27th Judicial Circuit that also covers Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, and Radford. The county seat is the Town of Pulaski. Civil court records here cover contract cases, property disputes, judgment liens, and probate matters filed with the circuit court clerk. The county is near Virginia Tech and Interstate 81.

Search Pulaski Civil Court Records Online

The main tool for searching Pulaski County civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Pulaski 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 identify which court has your case and explains how to read search results.

Pulaski County is in the 27th Judicial Circuit along with Montgomery County, which includes the City of Radford. Each locality maintains its own court records. If you are not sure which court handled your case, the CJISWeb system lets you search each locality separately. Contact the clerk's office at (540) 980-7825 if you need help locating a specific record.

Civil Court Filing in Pulaski County

Civil cases in Pulaski County are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 45 Third Street NW, Suite 101 in Pulaski. 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.

Land records can also be submitted remotely using Simplifile or CSC e-recording platforms. This is useful for title companies and real estate attorneys who record deeds and deeds of trust regularly. Contact the clerk's office for details on setting up an e-recording account through either platform.

Nearby Counties

Pulaski County is in the New River Valley of southwest Virginia. Adjacent counties include Montgomery County to the east, Floyd County to the southeast, Carroll County to the south, Wythe County to the southwest, and Giles County to the northwest. The City of Radford is an independent city that borders Pulaski County and has its own circuit court within the 27th Judicial Circuit.