Pulaski County
Pulaski County is located in southwestern Virginia. It was formed from portions of Montgomery and Whyte counties in 1839. The county has 4,500 acres of lake life and is home to the two most visited State Parks in Virginia. It spans over 330 square miles and has its seat in Pulaski. As of 2020, its population stood at 33,800.
Pulaski County's court system comprises a Circuit Court, a General District Court, and a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. The Circuit Court hears criminal cases such as felonies, minor included misdemeanors, and offenses. The court also hears civil cases such as divorce, property disputes, probate of wills, as well as general civil claims where the amount in disputes exceeds $4,500. The General District Court has a more limited scope of jurisdiction. It typically hears criminal cases such as misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and ordinance violations. It also hears general civil claims where the amount is under $25,000 and for any small claims issues when the amount in dispute is under $5,000. Lastly, the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court has jurisdiction over nearly every one of the cases for domestic relations, other than those involving divorce. It hears cases related to child abuse and neglect, child custody, and cases for minors related to mental health.
Public court records are official documents that are related to court cases heard within Pulaski County. These records typically include information such as case details, filings, arguments presented by parties, and the court's final judgment. Per provisions of Virgiania's Freedom of Information Act, residents must be granted access to review and inspect public court records upon contacting official record custodians. The Pulaski County Clerk is the official responsible for keeping and processing these court records. This office provides access to the following records:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Appellate records
- Probate records
- Traffic records
To access Pulaski County court records, interested persons may send a mail request or visit the Clerk's Office at:
45 Third Street
N.W. Suite 101
Pulaski, VA 24301
Phone: (540) 980-7825
In Pulaski County, the cost of obtaining a copy of a public court record is $0.50 per page. For certified records, an additional $10.00 fee applies.
