Henry County
Henry County was established in 1777 as Patrick Henry County and renamed to its current name in 1790. It is estimated to have a population of 50,760 residents and covers approximately 382.4 square miles of land. The county seat is Martinsville.
The Henry County court system includes a Circuit Court, a General District Court, and a Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The Circuit Court takes on all probate, felony, civil claims worth over $25,000 and any divorce cases. It hears cases appealed from the General District Court and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. The General District Court deals with misdemeanors and small claims (less than $5,000), handles traffic infractions, and conducts preliminary hearings for felonies. It shares jurisdiction with the Circuit Court over civil cases with claims between $4,500 and $25,000. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court presides over all matters involving juveniles, such as criminal and traffic. In addition, the court addresses family cases such as custody, support, abuse, and visitations.
Henry County public court records include information and documents generated or received during the judicial proceedings. These are letters, dockets, files, transcripts, pieces of evidence, memoranda, and judgments. The Henry County Circuit Court Clerk is responsible for creating, managing, and providing access to court records for public viewing. These records include:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Traffic records
- Probate records
According to Title 17.1-208 of the Code of Virginia, anyone may access court records in Henry County. The public may access Henry County court records by visiting the clerk's office at:
3160 Kings Mountain Road
Martinsville, VA 24112
Phone: (276) 634-4880 (Circuit Court Clerk)
Fax: (276) 634-4898
Phone: (276) 634-4815 (General District)
Fax: (276) 634-4825
Phone: (276) 634-4830 (Juvenile Clerk)
Fax: (276) 634-4836
Per Title 17.1-275 of the Code of Virginia, the fee for obtaining copies of court records is $0.50 per page, with an additional charge of $2 for certified documents. The Virginia Judicial Branch offers public access to the Circuit and General District Court case information through the Online Case Information System.
