Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg County was organized in 1765. It is located in the southern end of Virginia and was one of the three counties split from Lunenburg County. The county seat is Boydton, although its largest town is South Hill. As of 2020, over 30,315 residents inhabited this 625-square-mile area.
Mecklenburg County's court system consists of a Circuit Court, a General District Court, and a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The Circuit Court's jurisdiction extends to cases like felonies, serious misdemeanors, traffic offenses, and disputes related to wills and estates. The court has exclusive jurisdiction over civil cases involving claims that exceed $25,000 and shares authority with the General District Court over disputes involving claims between $4,500 and $25,000. The General District Court hears misdemeanors, local ordinance violations, and traffic offenses. It also conducts preliminary hearings for felony charges and resolves civil cases valued between $4,500 and $25,000. Cases involving minors, including juvenile delinquency, truancy, and traffic violations, fall under the purview of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. This court also handles cases such as emancipation, foster care, termination of parental rights, and mental health proceedings involving juveniles.
Public court records consist of legal documents that contain information about cases managed by the courts in Mecklenburg County. The Mecklenburg County Circuit Court Clerk is charged with overseeing, maintaining, and protecting these records. The Clerk also ensures that these records remain accessible to the public. Examples of public court records include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Family law records
- Probate records
To obtain physical copies of public court records, individuals can send a request via mail or make an in-person visit to the Clerk's Office at:
350 Washington Street
P.O. Box 307
Boydton, VA 23917
Phone: (434) 738-6191
Obtaining certified copies of court records at the Clerk's Office costs $2.50 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page. Uncertified copies cost around $0.50 per page.
