| Circuit Court Clerk | Chesterfield County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk address | Circuit Court Clerk: 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (mail: P.O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909) |
| Phone | Circuit Court Clerk: (804) 748-1241 |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (recording hours end at 3:30 p.m.) |
| Earliest records noted | 1990 |
| Plain copy fee | $0.50 per page (per Va. Code § 17.1-275, the statewide circuit court fee schedule) |
| Certified copy fee | $0.50 per page plus a $2.00 certification/seal fee (per Va. Code § 17.1-275) |
Chesterfield County's Circuit Court Clerk, Amanda L. Pohl, keeps felony, civil-over-$25,000, divorce, and probate/land records, and offers a free, no-registration index of Circuit Court civil and criminal cases dating back to 1990. Probate and land records go back further and are searchable through a separate Secure Remote Access site that requires a paid subscription.
Misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and smaller civil claims are handled by the Chesterfield General District Court, and custody, support, protective-order, and juvenile matters go to the Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court — each with its own clerk and courthouse address, both a short drive from the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 9500 Courthouse Road.
Because Chesterfield's free index only covers case data back to 1990, older Circuit Court files require an in-person or mailed request, and the clerk may charge a search fee to locate them.
Search Chesterfield County court records online
Circuit Court Clerk
Chesterfield County Circuit Court Clerk
- Cost
- Free to search case data; Secure Remote Access subscription is $600 per year for land/probate records
- Coverage
- Circuit Court civil and criminal case data from 1990 to current; land records (deeds from 1967, wills from 1994) via subscription remote access
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family, Probate
The free public index covers case data only; document images and land/probate records require the paid Secure Remote Access site or an in-person visit.
Other courts
Chesterfield General District Court
- Cost
- Free to search
- Coverage
- Misdemeanor criminal, traffic, and civil claims up to $25,000
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Traffic
Also searchable through the statewide General District Court Online Case Information System or OCIS by selecting Chesterfield.
Other courts
Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
- Cost
- Free to search adult-criminal cases on OCIS; other case information is by request
- Coverage
- Custody, support, visitation, protective orders, family abuse, and juvenile delinquency cases
- Records
- Family, Criminal
Juvenile records are confidential and are not part of any public online search.
Other courts
Chesterfield Circuit Court Clerk — Attorney Case Information
- Cost
- Subscription required
- Coverage
- Expanded remote access to case documents for attorneys
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Probate
Intended for attorneys of record, not for members of the public seeking a single document.
What is available online
The free Circuit Court index covers civil and criminal case data from 1990 to the present, searchable by name or case number. Land records (deeds from 1967, wills from 1994) are on a separate Secure Remote Access site that costs $600 per user per year, aimed at title companies and attorneys rather than individual record searchers. General District and J&DR adult-criminal case status is covered by the statewide OCIS system; juvenile-specific and most family-case detail is not available online.
Which clerk has your record
In Virginia, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Virginia page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts (120 counties, 38 independent cities) | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family cases; Civil suits over $25,000 | Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| General District Courts (one per locality) | Misdemeanor criminal cases; Traffic infractions and tickets; Civil claims up to $25,000 | Clerk of the General District Court |
| Juvenile and Domestic Relations (J&DR) District Courts (one per locality) | Child custody, visitation, and support; Protective orders and family abuse cases; Juvenile delinquency and status offenses | Clerk of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court |
Request records in person or by mail
Chesterfield County clerk offices
Circuit Court Clerk: 9500 Courthouse Road, Chesterfield, VA 23832 (mail: P.O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909)
Phone: Circuit Court Clerk: (804) 748-1241
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. (recording hours end at 3:30 p.m.)
Circuit Court records. Search the free online index for case data from 1990 forward, then bring a written request and a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID to the Clerk's Office at 9500 Courthouse Road to obtain plain copies ($0.50 per page) or certified copies (plus $2.00). Mail requests can be sent to P.O. Box 125, Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909.
General District Court records. Contact the General District Court clerk's office at (804) 748-1231 for copies of traffic or misdemeanor case documents.
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court records. Contact the J&DR Clerk's Office at (804) 748-1379. Because these cases often involve minors or protective orders, you may need to show you are a party or otherwise entitled to the record before the clerk will release it.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Virginia |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | $0.50 per page (per Va. Code § 17.1-275, the statewide circuit court fee schedule) |
| Certified copy | $0.50 per page plus a $2.00 certification/seal fee (per Va. Code § 17.1-275) |
These amounts are set by Virginia Code § 17.1-275 for circuit court clerks and confirmed on the Office of the Executive Secretary's circuit court fee schedule; several counties (Fairfax, Chesterfield) publish the identical $0.50/$2.00 figures on their own sites. General District and J&DR court clerks may charge different amounts under separate fee statutes, so confirm with that specific clerk before sending payment.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Virginia court records are presumed open under Virginia Code § 17.1-208, which requires circuit clerks to keep records open to inspection and furnish copies on request. Several categories are not part of that presumption:
The Virginia guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
How far back do Chesterfield County's online court records go?
The free Circuit Court case index covers civil and criminal cases from 1990 to the present. Land records go back to 1967 for deeds and 1994 for wills, but those require the paid Secure Remote Access subscription.
How much does a copy of a Chesterfield court record cost?
Plain copies are $0.50 per page, and certified copies add a $2.00 certification fee. There is also a $2.00 convenience fee for paying by credit card.
Where do I look up a Chesterfield traffic ticket or misdemeanor?
Search Chesterfield General District Court through the statewide General District Court Online Case Information System or OCIS, not the Circuit Court's civil/criminal index.
Is Chesterfield's Secure Remote Access site free?
No. It costs $600 per user per year and is intended for title companies, attorneys, and other frequent users who need land and probate record access; the general public typically does not need it for a single court-record lookup.
Who handles custody and protective-order cases in Chesterfield County?
The Chesterfield Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, with its own clerk's office. Juvenile -specific records are confidential and not searchable online.
Sources
- Chesterfield County — Circuit Court — https://www.chesterfield.gov/1127/Circuit-Court
- Chesterfield County — General District Court — https://www.chesterfield.gov/1128/General-District-Court
- Chesterfield County — Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court — https://www.chesterfield.gov/1129/Juvenile-and-Domestic-Relations-District
- Chesterfield County — Attorney Case Information — https://www.chesterfield.gov/1170/Attorney-Case-Information
- Virginia Court System — Chesterfield Circuit Court — https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/chesterfield/home
- Virginia Court System — Case Status and Information — https://www.vacourts.gov/caseinfo/home
- Online Case Information System (OCIS) — https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/landing
- General District Court Online Case Information System — https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts/landing.do?landing=landing
- Virginia Court System — Circuit Court — https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/circuit/home
- Virginia Court System — General District Court — https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/gd/home
- Virginia Court System — Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court — https://www.vacourts.gov/courts/jdr/home
- Virginia State Police — Criminal History Record Check — https://vsp.virginia.gov/services/criminal-background/
- Code of Virginia § 17.1-208 — Records open to inspection; copies; exception — https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title17.1/chapter2/section17.1-208/
- Code of Virginia § 17.1-275 — Fees collected by clerks of circuit courts — https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title17.1/chapter2/section17.1-275/
- Code of Virginia, Title 19.2, Chapter 23.2 — Sealing of Criminal History Record Information and Court Records — https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacodefull/title19.2/chapter23.2/
- Code of Virginia § 19.2-392.2 — Expungement of police and court records — https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title19.2/chapter23.1/section19.2-392.2/
See also: all Virginia counties.