Rappahannock County Civil Court Records
Rappahannock County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Washington, Virginia. The 16th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases here, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings.
Rappahannock County Overview
Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of Circuit Court for Rappahannock County is Kaitlin R. Struckmann. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 16th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mail goes to the P.O. Box; the street address is 238 Gay Street in Washington, Virginia.
| Office | Rappahannock County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Kaitlin R. Struckmann |
| Street Address | 238 Gay Street, Washington, VA 22747 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 517, Washington, VA 22747 |
| Phone | (540) 675-5350 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| State Court Page | vacourts.gov - Rappahannock Circuit Court |
The Rappahannock County Circuit Court page on the state judicial website has current contact details and links to the online case search. Use the P.O. Box for all mail sent to the clerk's office. The county seat of Washington, Virginia is one of the oldest towns in the country to bear that name.
Rappahannock County has civil court records going back to 1833, including marriage, land, and court records from that year. The county is in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Virginia. It is a rural county with no incorporated towns of significant size. All civil records are maintained at the clerk's office in Washington, the county seat, which sits at the eastern foot of the Blue Ridge.
Search Rappahannock Civil Court Records Online
The main tool for searching Rappahannock County civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Rappahannock 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 results.
Rappahannock County records from 1833 include land records, marriage records, and court documents. For older or historical records not available through online systems, contact the clerk's office at (540) 675-5350 or visit the Library of Virginia in Richmond. The Library has digitized older county records from many Virginia localities and may have materials covering Rappahannock County's earlier history.
Civil Court Filing in Rappahannock County
Civil cases in Rappahannock County are filed at 238 Gay Street in Washington, Virginia. 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. Mail requests go to P.O. Box 517, Washington, VA 22747.
Nearby Counties
Rappahannock County is in the northern Piedmont along the Blue Ridge. Adjacent counties include Fauquier County to the north, Culpeper County to the east, Madison County to the south, and Page County to the west across the Blue Ridge. Each county maintains its own civil court records through the circuit court clerk.