City of Newport News County
Newport News City is located in southeastern Virginia as part of the Hampton Roads Metropolitan Area. It is an independent city with a population of approximately 186,247 and spans over 69 square miles. The city has a rich history tied to shipbuilding, the military, and its coastal location on the northern shore of the James River.
The court system in Newport News City includes the Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court. The Newport News Circuit Court is a trial court of general jurisdiction over all criminal and civil cases, such as felonies, lesser-included offenses, misdemeanors, and general civil claims exceeding $25,000. It also handles appeals from lower courts, personal injury cases, contract disputes, probate matters, and family law cases, including divorce, domestic violence, and protection orders. The General District Court oversees minor criminal offenses, including misdemeanors, traffic violations, and civil matters involving lower monetary claims. It also conducts preliminary hearings for felony cases. The Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court addresses cases related to family law, including child custody, termination of parental rights, adoption, domestic violence, and juvenile delinquency.
Newport News public court records contain case filings, dockets, transcripts, dispositions, and court rulings created during legal proceedings in the county. They are accessible to the public under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to promote accountability and transparency in the city's justice system. However, certain case records, such as juvenile and adoption records, remain restricted from public access. The Newport News City Clerk of the Circuit Court is responsible for maintaining these records, which include:
- Civil Records
- Criminal Records
- Probate Records
- Family Records
- Traffic Records
These records can be accessed online through Virginia's Statewide Case Information System, where a search can be conducted using case number, party name, or hearing date. Individuals can request copies of these records and docket details by visiting the Newport News City Clerk of the Circuit Court Office at:
2500 Washington Ave
Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: (757) 926-8356
