City of Richmond County
Richmond City is located in east central Virginia and is an independent city. The city spans 59.9 square miles and has a population of over 227,171 residents as of 2022. It is the capital of Virginia. Richmond City comprises several trial courts, including the Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
Richmond Circuit Court has jurisdiction over all civil and criminal cases within the city. It exclusively handles civil disputes involving amounts exceeding $25,000 and all felony trials. Additionally, it hears appeals from the General District and Juvenile Courts. The City General District Court deals with misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, small claims under $5,000, and civil claims involving amounts up to $25,000. On the other hand, the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court focuses on juvenile cases, including delinquency and child abuse offenses, as well as family-related matters like child custody, termination of parental rights, and domestic violence issues.
Public court records in Richmond City contain details such as case filings, litigant information, hearing dates, evidence, court orders, and transcripts. These records are generated through legal proceedings and are generally accessible to the public under Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act to promote transparency in the judicial system. Examples of public records include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
- Family law records
Court records are maintained by the Richmond Circuit Court Clerk, who files, indexes, and makes them available to the public. Individuals seeking these records can use the online portal provided by the Virginia Judiciary for Circuit Court Case Information and General District Court Case Information. They can also contact the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at:
400 N. Ninth Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: (804) 646-6505
However, certain records from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court are typically restricted and confidential, accessible only to record owners or their legal representatives.
