Louisa County
Louisa County was formed from parts of Hanover County in 1742. It was named after the youngest daughter of King George II, Princess Louise. The county seat is Louisa V, and its population as of 2020 is 37,596.
Louisa County is served by a Circuit Court, a General District Court, and a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The Circuit Court has exclusive jurisdiction over legal matters not specifically assigned to other courts. It hears felony cases and serious misdemeanors. It also hears civil claims exceeding $25,000, traffic violation cases, and disputes involving wills and estates. The General District Court hears misdemeanors, local ordinance violations, and traffic infractions. It also conducts preliminary hearings for felony charges and resolves civil disputes valued between $4,500 and $25,000. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court hears cases involving minors. Its jurisdiction extends to cases such as juvenile delinquency, truancy, and traffic offenses. It also hears matters related to minor emancipation, foster care, termination of parental rights, and juvenile mental health proceedings.
Public court records are official documents containing detailed information about cases heard in Louisa County. These records usually include details such as the names of the parties involved and their attornies, citation numbers, docket numbers, pleadings, and court judgments. The Louisa County Clerk of Courts is responsible for maintaining, updating, and safeguarding these records. The Clerk also facilitates access to these public court records, which include:
- Civil records
- Criminal records
- Family law records
- Probate records
- Appellate records
Individuals may obtain copies of these records by sending an email to the Clerk's Office, or by visiting in person at:
1 Woolfolk Avenue
Suite 301
Louisa, VA 23093
Phone: (540) 967-0401
Obtaining certified copies of court records from the Clerk's Office generally costs $3.00 per document. However, non-certified copies cost $0.50.
