Wythe County Civil Court Records
Wythe County civil court records are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in Wytheville, Virginia. The 27th Judicial Circuit handles civil cases here, covering contract disputes, property matters, judgments, and other civil filings.
Wythe County Overview
Wythe County Circuit Court Clerk
The Clerk of Circuit Court for Wythe County maintains all civil case filings, land records, judgments, wills, and official court documents for the 27th Judicial Circuit. The courthouse is in Wytheville, the county seat. The 27th Judicial Circuit covers Floyd, Giles, Montgomery, Pulaski, Smyth, and Wythe counties along with the City of Radford. Each jurisdiction has its own clerk's office and record collection.
| Office | Wythe County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| County Seat | Wytheville, VA |
| Judicial Circuit | 27th Judicial Circuit |
| State Court Page | vacourts.gov - Wythe Circuit Court |
The Wythe County Circuit Court page on the state judicial website has current address, phone number, office hours, and links to the online case search. Verify this information before visiting the courthouse or sending mail to the clerk's office.
Wythe County is in the New River Highlands region of southwest Virginia, at the intersection of Interstate 77 and Interstate 81. Wytheville is the county seat. The county has records going back to 1790. Civil court records here include property and land records, contract cases, judgment liens, and probate matters typical of a rural Virginia county. Wytheville's location at a major highway crossroads has made the county a commercial hub for the surrounding region, which is reflected in its civil case filings. All civil records are maintained at the clerk's office in Wytheville.
Search Wythe Civil Court Records Online
The main tool for searching Wythe County civil court records is the Circuit Court Case Information System (CJISWeb). Select Wythe 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.
The 27th Judicial Circuit covers several counties and the City of Radford. If you need records and are not sure which county court handled the matter, run separate name searches for each locality in CJISWeb. For historical records going back to 1790 or anything not available through the online system, contact the clerk's office directly or check the Library of Virginia for archived materials.
Civil Court Filing in Wythe County
Civil cases in Wythe County are filed at the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Wytheville. 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. Contact the clerk for the current mailing address.
Nearby Counties
Wythe County is in the New River Highlands of southwest Virginia. Adjacent counties include Bland County to the north, Smyth County to the west, Grayson County to the southwest, Carroll County to the south, Pulaski County to the east, and Giles County to the north. Each county maintains its own civil court records through the circuit court clerk.