Tazewell County
Tazewell County is located in southwestern Virginia. Before its establishment in 1799, it was a hotspot for hunting by Native Americans who inhabited the area. The county's administrative offices are all located in Tazewell, its capital. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, it had a population of 40,429 people.
Residents of Tazewell County are served by a Circuit Court, a General District Court, and a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Tazewell County's Circuit Court is the highest jurisdiction court in the county. The court has jurisdiction over the most serious cases, including felony cases, misdemeanors, and disputes related to wills and estates. It also presides over cases such as divorces, adoptions, and property disputes. 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. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court focuses on matters involving minors. They typically hear cases about juvenile delinquency, truancy, and traffic violations. The court also hears domestic relations issues such as emancipation, foster care, termination of parental rights, and mental health proceedings for juveniles.
Public court records are legal documents that provide detailed information about the proceedings of cases handled by courts in Tazewell County. The Tazewell County Circuit Court Clerk is the official tasked with managing, updating, and protecting these records. The clerk also ensures that these public court records are accessible to the public. Examples of the records include:
- Criminal records
- Civil records
- Appellate records
- Family law records
- Probate records
Physical copies of these court records can be obtained directly from the Clerk's Office. Requests may be submitted in person or by mail to the Clerk's Office at:
135 Court Street
Suite 202
Tazewell, VA 24651
Phone: (276) 385-1222
The state-operated Online Case Information System (OCIS 2.0) is another useful resource for obtaining court records. This online database allows interested persons to search for public court records of Tazewell County and download the desired records.
Obtaining physical copies of court records costs $0.50 per page. If certified copies of these documents are required, an additional $2 fee applies.
