Russell County Civil Court Records
Russell County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Lebanon, Virginia. The 29th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases here, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings.
Russell County Overview
Russell County Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of Circuit Court for Russell County is M. Katie Crabtree Patton. The office handles civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 29th Judicial Circuit. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The courthouse is at 53 Main Street in Lebanon; mail goes to P.O. Box 435.
| Office | Russell County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | M. Katie Crabtree Patton |
| Street Address | 53 Main Street, Lebanon, VA 24266 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 435, Lebanon, VA 24266 |
| Phone | (276) 889-8023 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| State Court Page | vacourts.gov - Russell Circuit Court |
The Russell County Circuit Court page on the state judicial website has current contact details and links to the online case search. Use P.O. Box 435 for all mail sent to the clerk's office.
Russell County is in the coalfield region of far southwest Virginia, in the 29th Judicial Circuit along with Buchanan, Dickenson, and Tazewell counties. Lebanon is the county seat and the location of the courthouse. Civil records here cover the range of cases typical for the circuit, including contract disputes, property matters, judgment liens, domestic cases, and probate filings. The county borders Kentucky and Tennessee at its southwestern tip.
Search Russell Civil Court Records Online
The main tool for searching Russell County civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Russell 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 search results.
For records not found through online systems, contact the clerk's office at (276) 889-8023 or write to P.O. Box 435, Lebanon, VA 24266. The Library of Virginia maintains archives from many Virginia localities and may have older Russell County records in their digitized collections.
Civil Court Filing in Russell County
Civil cases in Russell County are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 53 Main Street in Lebanon. 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
Russell County is in the far southwest corner of Virginia. Adjacent counties include Washington County to the south, Smyth County to the southeast, Tazewell County to the east, Buchanan County to the north, and Scott County to the west. The county also borders Kentucky. Each Virginia county maintains its own civil court records through the circuit court clerk.