Accomack County
Accomack County, established in 1663, is located on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The county spans approximately 449.3 total square miles and is the 36th county in Virginia based on total area, with an estimated population of 33,413 people. The county seat is Accomac.
The Accomack County court system consists of a Circuit Court, a General District Court, and a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The Circuit Court is the county's court of general jurisdiction. It handles family laws, felonies, civil disputes of more than $15,000, probate, equity cases, and appeals from lower courts. The Accomack County General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, and civil cases with claims up to $25,000. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court oversees matters involving juveniles, including custody, support, visitation, family abuse cases, neglect allegations, and criminal cases involving family or household members.
Court records in Accomack County are official documents generated during legal proceedings that serve as a record of court activities and decisions. These records include filings, transcripts, dockets, orders, judgments, and other legal documents. The Circuit Court Clerk's Office is primarily responsible for maintaining and keeping court records. However, certain records such as medical records, adoption files, and other confidential documents are restricted from public access and may require prior authorization for release due to privacy laws. The types of court records maintained in Accomack County include:
- Family Court Records
- Criminal Court Records
- Civil Court Records
- Probate Court Records
- Juvenile Court Records
In Accomack County, court records are available for public access following Virginia's Freedom of Information Act, which allows individuals to view and request copies of public records. Court records may be searched online through the Virginia Courts Case Information System, using criteria such as case number, participant name, or hearing date. Record seekers may also visit in person to request court records at:
23316 Courthouse Avenue
P.O. Box 126
Accomac, VA 23301
