Augusta County
Augusta County is the second largest county in Virginia by total area. It was founded in 1738 from Orange County. It spans 971 square miles and was later organized in 1745. Augusta County's seat is in Staunton. It was named for Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha. It has a population of over 77,487 people.
The Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts handle the daily legal tasks in Augusta County. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over cases such as divorce, contract disputes, property damages, felonies, and child protection as well as juvenile delinquency cases. The General District Court handles speeding ticket issues, issues protective orders, and misdemeanors. It also holds preliminary hearings for felony cases. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court adjudicates child abuse, child neglect, traffic violations, custody, delinquency, and cases involving children in need of services and supervision.
The Circuit Court Clerk is responsible for overseeing the court dockets and maintaining them. Traditional paper filing systems are used as well as electronic means of recording. This allows for easier access by court staff and the general public. Older records are archived in order to ensure that they are preserved for legal and historical purposes. Both physical and digital archiving are employed in the use of storing court records.
To access Forrest County court records, you may visit the website of the court clerk. You may also contact the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at:
630 Main St PO Box 992
Hattiesburg, MS 39403
(601) 582-3213
Fax: (601) 545-6065
If you prefer a written request, you may write to the Circuit Court Clerk's Office. However, you must include certain details about the subject of the record to help the easy location of the records. Such details include the name of the subject, the citation number, and the date of birth. For extensive searches, you may utilize the Mississippi Electronic Courts System. Here, you can search court records for a fee. Court records that are available in Augusta County include civil, criminal, and traffic cases.
