Augusta County Court Records Search

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    Augusta County is located in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, with its county seat historically in Staunton. The county’s judicial system includes a Circuit Court, a General District Court, and a Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court, all within the 25th Judicial Circuit and District. These courts handle the full spectrum of criminal, civil, family, and probate matters, generating records that attorneys, litigants, researchers, employers, and members of the public routinely need to access. Augusta County court records include case filings, exhibits, pleadings, warrants, summonses, transcripts, docket sheets, dispositions, decrees, and orders produced during judicial proceedings.

    Searching for Virginia court records involves several practical options, including visiting local clerk offices, using public-access terminals at courthouses, and querying statewide online databases. VirginiaStateCourts.us may help users identify publicly available court case information and find links to relevant judicial resources. The Virginia Judiciary maintains separate online systems for circuit court and general district court case data, and the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s office provides additional access to land records and other historical filings.

    How to Look Up a Court Case in Augusta County?

    Augusta County court records can be searched online, in person at the courthouse, or requested by mail. The best approach depends on the court that handled the case and the type of information needed.

    Online Search

    Virginia operates two primary statewide case information systems:

    1. Circuit Court Case Information – The Online Case Information System (OCIS) provides access to civil and criminal case data from participating circuit courts, including Augusta County. Users can search by locality, party name, case number, or hearing date.
    2. General District Court Case Information – The General District Court online system covers criminal, traffic, and civil cases heard in Virginia’s general district courts. Searches can be performed by name, case number, or hearing date after selecting Augusta County from the locality list.

    Both systems display basic case data such as party names, charges, filing dates, hearing schedules, and disposition information. The Virginia Judiciary’s Case Status and Information page provides centralized links to all available online search tools.

    In-Person Search

    Visitors may inspect case files at the appropriate clerk’s office during regular business hours. As of June 2026, Augusta County’s courts have relocated to a new courthouse in Verona. The current court locations are:

    Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office
    Address: 100 Dick Huff Lane, Verona, VA 24482
    Mailing: 100 Dick Huff Lane, Suite 1020, Verona, VA 24482
    Phone: (540) 245-5321
    Fax: (540) 245-5318
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Augusta County General District Court
    Phone: (540) 245-5300
    Fax: (540) 245-5365

    Augusta County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
    Phone: (540) 245-5306
    Fax: (540) 245-5349

    Mail Requests

    Written requests for court records may be sent to the clerk of the court that handled the case. Include the case number (if known), full party names, approximate filing date, and a check or money order for any applicable copy fees. The Circuit Court Clerk’s email for inquiries is rlandes@vacourts.gov.

    Are Court Records Public in Augusta County?

    Virginia law provides broad public access to government records. Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA), citizens have the right to inspect and copy public records maintained by government agencies, including the courts. Augusta County court records—spanning civil, criminal, probate, and family matters from the Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court—are generally accessible to the public.

    Records That Are Generally Public

    Most filings in Augusta County’s courts are open for inspection. These include civil complaints and answers, criminal charging documents and dispositions, docket entries, orders, judgments, property records, marriage licenses, and wills admitted to probate. Online access to many of these records is available through the statewide case information systems.

    Records That Are Restricted or Confidential

    Under Virginia Code § 16.1-305 and Virginia Code § 2.2-3706, as well as other statutory provisions, certain categories of court records are restricted from public disclosure:

    • Juvenile criminal court records (the Virginia State Police is prohibited from disseminating juvenile record information except as provided in VA Code § 19.2-389.1)
    • Court records related to ongoing criminal investigations
    • Records that could reveal a witness’s identity in sensitive cases
    • Documents disclosing the identity of sexual assault victims
    • Records containing health or social service information
    • Sealed or expunged records
    • Records containing trade secrets or confidential business information
    • Mental health proceeding records
    • Records related to public safety matters where disclosure could cause harm

    FOIA Requests

    Records requests may be submitted by mail, fax, email, in person, or by phone. The Augusta County government also operates a public records request portal for submitting and tracking FOIA requests to county departments, including the Sheriff’s Office. The Virginia FOIA Advisory Council can answer questions about the Act at (804) 225-3056 or toll-free at (866) 448-4100.

    Augusta County Criminal Court Records

    Criminal cases in Augusta County are handled by both the Circuit Court and the General District Court. The Circuit Court has jurisdiction over felonies and certain misdemeanors, as well as criminal appeals from the General District Court and jury trials. The General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings in felony cases.

    Searching Criminal Court Records

    Criminal case information from the Circuit Court is available through the OCIS case search system. General District Court criminal and traffic cases can be searched using the General District Court online system. Both systems allow searches by party name, case number, or hearing date after selecting Augusta County.

    Augusta County Sheriff’s Office

    The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office maintains local arrest records, incident reports, and other crime-related documentation. FOIA requests for these records can be submitted in person, by phone, by fax, or by email:

    Augusta County Sheriff’s Office
    Address: 127 Lee Highway, P.O. Box 860, Verona, VA 24482
    Phone: (540) 245-5333
    Fax: (540) 245-5330
    Email: acso@co.augusta.va.us

    Virginia State Police Criminal Background Checks

    The Virginia State Police (VSP) maintains the state’s central repository of criminal history records through the Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE). Any individual may request a Virginia criminal history record check by completing a notarized SP-167 form and mailing it with the required fee to:

    Virginia State Police – CARE
    7700 Midlothian Turnpike
    North Chesterfield, VA 23235

    The SP-167 form must be generated and printed from the VSP online form portal. Both the subject and the requester must sign and have their signatures notarized. The fee is $15.00 per name-based search. Processing takes approximately 15 business days after receipt. There is no expedited or same-day service.

    Virginia employers and certain agencies may use the SP-230 form to request conviction-only data for approved purposes. Fingerprint-based state and federal searches are available for statutorily authorized agencies at a combined cost of $27.00 ($13.75 for the VSP CARE search plus $13.25 for the FBI file search).

    Augusta County Civil Court Records

    Civil matters in Augusta County are divided between the Circuit Court and the General District Court. The Circuit Court has general jurisdiction over civil cases of all types, including those exceeding $25,000, equity matters, appeals from the General District Court, and cases involving property titles, foreclosures, and injunctions. The General District Court handles civil claims between $4,500 and $25,000, small claims up to $5,000, and landlord-tenant disputes.

    Searching Civil Records

    Civil case information from the Circuit Court can be searched through the OCIS system, and General District Court civil cases are accessible through the General District Court online system. In-person requests should be directed to the relevant clerk’s office.

    For Circuit Court civil records, contact:

    Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk
    Address: 100 Dick Huff Lane, Verona, VA 24482
    Mailing: 100 Dick Huff Lane, Suite 1020, Verona, VA 24482
    Phone: (540) 245-5321
    Email: rlandes@vacourts.gov
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    For General District Court civil records:

    Augusta County General District Court
    Phone: (540) 245-5300

    Land and Property Records

    The Circuit Court Clerk’s office serves as the recorder of deeds and maintains all land records, including deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, leases, releases, plats, judgments, and financing statements. The land records division can be reached at (540) 245-5320. Land records dating to 1745, plats from 1890, and judgment lien records from 1982 are available digitally.

    Remote online access to Augusta County land records is available through the Virginia Secure Remote Access (SRA) system. SRA requires an annual subscription fee of $600 per subscriber (with additional assistants at $50 per year), a signed and notarized application, and submission of payment. Once enrolled, subscribers receive login credentials for the SRA website. More details about online access to land records are available on the county website.

    Property assessment and ownership information can also be searched through the Augusta County Real Estate Records portal, maintained by the county assessor.

    Augusta County Family Court Records

    Family law matters in Augusta County are adjudicated by both the Circuit Court (for divorce, annulment, equitable distribution, and adoption) and the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court (for child custody, child support, juvenile delinquency, child abuse and neglect, domestic violence protective orders, and family offenses).

    Divorce Records

    Divorce decrees and related filings are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk’s Office. Copies can be requested in person or by mail at the clerk’s office address. Circuit Court divorce cases can also be searched through the OCIS online system.

    The Virginia Department of Health’s Office of Vital Records maintains divorce verifications from 1918 to the present. Eligible requestors—the individual named on the record, family members, or legal representatives—may obtain a certified copy by completing the Application for Certification of a Marriage and/or Divorce Record and submitting it with a $12.00 fee and valid photo ID to:

    VDH Office of Vital Records
    Mailing: P.O. Box 1000, Richmond, VA 23218-1000
    In Person: 2001 Maywill Street, Suite 101, Richmond, VA 23230

    Marriage Records

    Marriage licenses in Augusta County are issued by the Circuit Court Clerk. The clerk’s SRA system provides online access to marriage license images dating from August 1992 to the present. Copies of Augusta County marriage records since 1936 can also be obtained from the Office of Vital Records for $12.00 per certificate using the same application form referenced above. Eligible requestors include the individuals named on the record, their family members, or legal representatives.

    Birth and Death Records

    Although not court records, vital records are often sought in connection with family law matters. The Office of Vital Records processes requests for birth and death certificates at $12.00 per copy. Applications include the birth certificate application and the death certificate application. Only the record subject, immediate family members (parents, spouses, children, siblings, grandparents), or legal representatives may request copies.

    Juvenile and Domestic Relations Records

    The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles cases involving juveniles (delinquency, status offenses, child abuse and neglect) and family matters (custody, support, domestic violence). Juvenile court records are confidential under Virginia Code § 16.1-305 and are not accessible to the general public. The JDR Court Clerk can be reached at (540) 245-5306.

    Adoption Records

    Adoption proceedings are heard in the Circuit Court. Adoption records are sealed and are not available for public inspection. Access requires a court order.

    Augusta County Probate Court Records

    In Virginia, probate matters are handled by the Circuit Court. The Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk serves as the probate judge and is responsible for the admission of wills to probate, the appointment of executors and administrators, the recording of inventories and accountings, and the administration of estates. The Clerk’s office also handles guardianship and conservatorship filings.

    Searching Probate Records

    Probate case information can be searched through the OCIS circuit court case search system by selecting Augusta County and entering a party name, case number, or hearing date. The Circuit Court Clerk’s SRA system provides online access to will and fiduciary record images dating back to 1745, offering a valuable resource for estate research and genealogical inquiries.

    Requesting Probate Records

    In-person and written requests for probate court records should be directed to:

    Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk
    Address: 100 Dick Huff Lane, Verona, VA 24482
    Mailing: 100 Dick Huff Lane, Suite 1020, Verona, VA 24482
    Phone: (540) 245-5321
    Email: rlandes@vacourts.gov
    Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Provide the decedent’s name, case number (if known), and approximate date of filing. The Clerk’s office can assist with locating specific estate records. The office is prohibited by law from providing legal advice; questions about legal interpretation should be directed to a licensed Virginia attorney.

    Types of Probate Records Available

    Records maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk in the probate context include last wills and testaments admitted to probate, letters testamentary and letters of administration, inventories of estate assets, fiduciary accountings, settlement agreements, guardianship petitions and orders, conservatorship filings, and related court orders. Most probate records are public and available for inspection once filed, though certain guardianship records involving incapacitated persons may contain restricted information.