Warren County
Located in northwestern Virginia, Warren County was formed in 1736 and named for Joseph Warren, a prominent United States Founding Father. The county's population is 40,800, while its land area is approximately 213 square miles. Its largest city and seat of government is Front Royal.
The three trial courts in Warren County include the Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court. Warren County's Circuit Court is part of Virginia's 26th Judicial Circuit, and it handles all felonies and civil lawsuits where the disputed amount exceeds $25,000. Being the county's general jurisdiction court, it has appellate authority to review judgments from subordinate courts.
Warren County has a General District Court responsible for handling traffic crimes, misdemeanors, landlord-tenant disagreements, pre-trial examinations, and civil claims for $25,000 or less. Meanwhile, the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court in Warren County addresses all court issues involving juveniles and families. These include delinquencies, child custody, dependency cases, divorces, domestic violence protective orders, and alimony.
The Warren County Circuit Court Clerk maintains records of legal proceedings in the county. These records usually contain names of involved parties, photos, court dockets, evidence, pleadings, transcripts, motions, orders, audio/video recordings, and judgments. According to the Virginia Public Records Act, Warren County court records should be publicly accessible to promote trust and transparency in the county's judicial processes. Examples of public court records, according to case types, include the following:
- Civil records
- Criminal court records
- Property records
- Traffic records
- Domestic relations records
Public court records are useful for investigations, research, and legal precedents. However, some court documents are considered confidential for privacy reasons. These include juvenile, mental health, adoption, and sealed court records. Special court orders are required to access these confidential court documents. To obtain public court documents, requesters can visit or contact the Clerk's Office at:
Warren Circuit Court Clerk
1 East Main Street
Front Royal, VA 22630
Phone: (540) 635-2435
Email: amoore@vacourts.gov
Note that court documents cost $0.50 per page and $2 per certified copy. Individuals interested in viewing Warren County public court records online can do so using the Virginia Judiciary Case Information System.
