Rockingham County Civil Court Records

Rockingham County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Harrisonburg, Virginia. The 26th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases here, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings. The City of Harrisonburg is an independent city within the same circuit but has its own clerk's office.

Rockingham County Circuit Court Clerk

The Clerk of Circuit Court for Rockingham County is Chaz W. Haywood. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 26th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The courthouse is at 80 Court Square in Harrisonburg. Land records are available online through the SRA (Secure Remote Access) portal at rockinghamcountyva-web.tylerhost.net. In-state attorneys can access OCRA (Online Court Records Access) for free.

The Rockingham County Circuit Court page on the state judicial website has current contact details and links to case search tools. The SRA land records portal at rockinghamcountyva-web.tylerhost.net allows remote access to recorded property documents. Virginia-licensed attorneys can use OCRA at no charge for online court record access.

Rockingham County is in the Shenandoah Valley, one of the larger counties in Virginia by area. The county surrounds the City of Harrisonburg, which is an independent city with its own circuit court clerk. James Madison University is located in the City of Harrisonburg. Civil cases filed in Rockingham County cover the county's unincorporated areas and any towns within the county. For City of Harrisonburg cases, search that locality separately in CJISWeb.

Search Rockingham Civil Court Records Online

The main tool for searching Rockingham County civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Rockingham 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 land records specifically, the SRA portal at rockinghamcountyva-web.tylerhost.net provides remote access to recorded property documents. This is useful for title searches, deed review, and lien research. Contact the clerk's office at (540) 564-3111 for subscription details and pricing. Virginia-licensed attorneys have access to OCRA at no cost.

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.

Civil Court Filing in Rockingham County

Civil cases in Rockingham County are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 80 Court Square in Harrisonburg. 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

Rockingham County is in the Shenandoah Valley of northern Virginia. Adjacent counties include Shenandoah County to the north, Page County to the east, Augusta County to the south, and Highland County to the west. The City of Harrisonburg is an independent city surrounded by Rockingham County with its own circuit court in the 26th Judicial Circuit.