Loudoun County
Loudoun County was created out of Fairfax County in 1757 and named for the fourth Earl of Loudoun, John Campbell, who also served as a governor-general of Virginia (1756-1759). It is located in the northern part of Virginia and is the third most populous county at present. However, it was the most populous county during the American Revolution. Its county seat is Leesburg and it spans 521.33 square miles.
The court system in Loudon County comprises the 20th Judicial Circuit Court, the general Judicial District Court, and a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The Circuit Court is the court of trial with the broadest powers in Loudoun County. It has jurisdiction over civil claims such as divorce, criminal cases that are punishable by a commitment to the penitentiary, and felonies committed by juveniles. It also exercises power over most civil in which the amount of money involved in dispute is $25,000 or more. The General District Court has a traffic division that presides over traffic cases. It conducts preliminary hearings for felony cases and hears mental health commitment cases.
The Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court hears and settles family-related conflicts such as child custody, spousal abuse, juvenile dependency cases such as child abandonment, child abuse, and guardianship of minors or placing children in foster care.
Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, anyone can view records produced and preserved by government agencies including court proceedings. The office of the Circuit Court Clerk performs the responsibility of preparing court summons, pleads, and orders and maintains these records. If you are interested in viewing court records you may visit the Circuit Court Clerk in person at
18 E Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
(703) 777-0270
The following court records are available for inspection in the Loudoun County courthouse:
- Probate Proceedings
- Criminal Court Records (except juvenile criminal records)
- Records of Civil Actions
- Traffic Court Records
You can also request copies of court records via email, in person, or by mail by addressing your request to the office of the Circuit Court Clerk. Both triple-sealed and certified copies need to be requested through the mail, or in person. The online Supreme Court Case Management System also allows the public to view court records in real-time.
