Carroll County Court Records

Carroll County, Virginia court records refer to records documenting the court cases and legal proceedings heard in the county’s courts. These records are kept as instructed by law for various reasons, including as evidence that rules are followed during legal matters. The custodians at the courts maintain records such as motions, decrees, judgments, rulings, and orders from different cases, including civil, domestic, and probate cases. Record seekers may also find Carroll County arrest records as part of criminal case records if the arrest led to legal proceedings.

Are Court Records Public in Carroll County?

Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Carroll County court records are considered public information. As public records, they may be accessed and copied by the general public unless specifically restricted by the law. Court records restricted from the public include records under attorney-client privilege, personal information that would cause a violation of privacy, medical records, and records from ongoing criminal investigations.

Carroll County Court Records Search

Record seekers have access to several options when searching for Carroll County court records. Record requests may be made or submitted in person at the courts where the case was heard, by mail, or online using government websites and resources. The following are some options for Carroll County court record searches.

• Submit a request to the Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk.
• Use official record search websites such as the Secure Remote Access database and the Virginia Court System's Online Case Information System
• Use a reputable third-party records collation website

Carroll County Courts

The court system in Virginia comprises Circuit Courts, General District Courts, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Each court has varying duties and jurisdictions in the state.

The following locations are the courts operating within Carroll County.

Carroll County Circuit Court- 27th Judicial Circuit
605 Pine St, P.O. Box 218,
Hillsville, VA 24343
Phone: (276) 730-3070
Fax: (276) 730-3071

Carroll County General District Court - 27th Judicial District
605 Pine St, P.O. Box 698,
Hillsville, VA 24343
Phone: (276) 730-3050
Fax: (276) 730-3054

Carroll County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
605 Pine St, P.O. Box 1808,
Hillsville, VA 24343
Phone: (276) 730-3049
Fax: (276) 730-3104

Carroll County Criminal and Civil Records

Carroll County civil and criminal court records may be obtained from the Carroll County Circuit Court or District Court where the case was heard. Requests may be addressed in person or delivered by mail to the clerk’s office at:

Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk
605 Pine St, P.O. Box 218,
Hillsville, VA 24343

Interested parties may inquire about details of requesting records, such as copy fees and processing times, by calling (276) 730-3070.

The clerk's office may provide access to records from civil claims and cases involving legal disputes, such as decrees, evidence statements, depositions, motions, and judgments. Carroll County arrest records for events that led to criminal felony and misdemeanor charges may be part of criminal case records. The Virginia Court System's Online Case Information System, maintained by the state judiciary, may be used to perform online searches for civil and criminal cases.

Carroll County Marriage Records

Interested parties may request marriage records for Carroll County from the Carroll County Circuit Clerk’s Office. Marriage records are only open to certain eligible persons, such as the couple and their immediate family, for the first 25 years after the event.
Requests may be made in person or by mailing a written request to the circuit court clerk at:

Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk
605 Pine St, P.O. Box 218,
Hillsville, VA 24343

Requesters must provide details of the marriage, including the names of the couple with maiden names, the date, and location of the marriage. It should be noted that copies of the record will cost a fee. Record seekers may call the office at (276) 730-3070 for further details.

Carroll County Divorce Records

Carroll County divorce records and other civil court records are maintained by the Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk. Requests may be submitted to the circuit court clerk in person or by mail at:

Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk
605 Pine St, P.O. Box 218,
Hillsville, VA 24343

Requests must include the names of the parties to the divorce, the date, location of the divorce, and a case number if available. For information on copy fees and processing times, record seekers may call the circuit clerk at (276) 730-3070.
Carroll County divorce records may also be found online using the Virginia Court System's Online Case Information System.

Carroll Birth Records

Carroll County birth records are maintained by the Vital Records Office, Virginia Department of Health. Birth records remain confidential for 100 years after the birth. Only the registrant on the record with their immediate family and a valid ID may request the record. A birth certificate may be needed to determine paternity, ethnicity, and citizenship.

Birth records may be requested in person from the vital records office customer lobby at:

The Office of Vital Records
2001 Maywill Street, Suite # 101
Richmond, Virginia 23230

Requests may also be made by mailing a written request to the vital records mailing address at:

Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, Virginia
23218-1000

Mailed requests should be in writing and include the requester’s name and signature, a copy of the requester's ID, and copy fees. Copies cost $12 each, and payment may be made in checks and money orders payable to the Virginia Health Department. Cash and card payments are accepted in person.

Online requests for all vital records may be made using the Virginia Department of Health Online Application Portal.

Carroll Death Records

Carroll County death records become public information 25 years after the event. Only immediate families of the deceased and their legal representatives are eligible to access death records before that time has passed. Death records are typically useful during inheritance matters and administering wills and estates of the deceased.

Carroll County Death records may be obtained from the Office of Vital Records for the Virginia Department of Health. Eligible parties may obtain death records in person at the customer service counter or by mailing in a written request to the office mailing address using the details below:

The Office of Vital Records
Customer service counter
2001 Maywill Street, Suite # 101
Richmond, Virginia 23230

Virginia Department of Health, Office of Vital Records(mailing address)
P.O. Box 1000
Richmond, Virginia
23218-1000

All requesters will be required to provide a valid ID during their request and pay the copy fees. Payment is accepted in cash or cards in person, and money orders or checks added to mailed requests.

Carroll County Probate Court Records

Carroll County probate records are records concerning probate matters such as wills, estates, guardianships, and the administration of such matters. Record seekers may obtain these records by submitting a request to the Carroll County Circuit Court in person or by mail to:

Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk
605 Pine St, P.O. Box 218,
Hillsville, VA 24343

Requesters should provide details of the record in their request, such as the type of record, the parties in the case, filing dates, and case numbers. Interested parties may call the clerk’s office ahead of their request at (276) 730-3070 for details on request methods, copy fees, and processing times.

Carroll County Property Records

Documents describing property and business involving property in Carroll County are typically referred to as Carroll County property records. Examples include deeds, mortgages, liens, trusts, and plats.
These records are generated and maintained by the Carroll County Clerk of the Circuit Court. Requests for these records may be made in person or by mail to the clerk’s office at:

Carroll County Circuit Court Clerk
605 Pine St, P.O. Box 218,
Hillsville, VA 24343

For further information, record seekers are advised to call the clerk’s office at (276) 730-3070 before they visit or make a request.

Carroll County Court Records Online

Third-party online record websites, such as Virginiacourtrecords.us, may offer record seekers a more convenient option for locating public Carroll County court records. Such websites allow users to locate records conveniently across locations without visiting a courthouse. Record seekers may use the website's interfaces and search tools to look for records using simple criteria, including names and case numbers. Results may also be available to download or print directly. However, such sites are not government-affiliated, so the authenticity of any records they provide cannot be guaranteed.