Richmond County Civil Court Records

Richmond County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Warsaw, Virginia. The 12th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases here, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings. Note that Richmond County is separate from the City of Richmond, which has its own circuit court.

Richmond County Circuit Court Clerk

The Clerk of Circuit Court for Richmond County is Cheryl B. "Sherry" Pierson. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 12th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Mail goes to P.O. Box 1000; the street address is 101 Court Circle in Warsaw, Virginia. The clerk also maintains a land records portal at richmondcountylandrecords.org for online property document access.

The Richmond County Circuit Court page on the state judicial website has current contact details and links to case search tools. The county land records portal at richmondcountylandrecords.org provides online access to recorded property documents for real estate professionals and the general public.

Richmond County has some of the oldest civil court records in Virginia. Land records, marriage records, and court documents go back to 1693. This makes Richmond County one of the earliest continuously maintained county court record collections in the state. The county is on Virginia's Northern Neck peninsula, bordered by the Rappahannock River to the south and the Potomac River area to the north. Warsaw is the county seat and home to the courthouse. Civil records here span nearly three and a half centuries of Virginia history.

Search Richmond County Civil Court Records Online

The main tool for searching Richmond County civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Richmond 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.

Note that the CJISWeb locality list contains both "Richmond County" and "Richmond City." These are separate jurisdictions. Richmond County is the rural county on the Northern Neck with its courthouse in Warsaw. The City of Richmond is the state capital and a separate independent city with its own circuit court. Make sure you select the right locality when searching.

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. Land records for Richmond County are also available through the county's dedicated portal at richmondcountylandrecords.org. For historical records going back to 1693, contact the clerk's office directly or visit the Library of Virginia.

Civil Court Filing in Richmond County

Civil cases in Richmond County are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 101 Court Circle in Warsaw. 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 1000, Warsaw, VA 22572.

Nearby Counties

Richmond County is on Virginia's Northern Neck, a peninsula between the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers. Adjacent counties include Westmoreland County to the north, Northumberland County to the east, Lancaster County to the southeast, and Essex County to the west across the Rappahannock River. Each county maintains its own civil court records through the circuit court clerk.