King George County Court Records

In King George County, court records comprise any writing, papers, or recordings that contain information on civil and criminal cases filed in county courts. Courts maintain these records to ensure transparency and accountability. Individuals may also use them for personal review or official purposes.

Examples of information provided by court records include:

• Party names
• File, hearing, or disposition date
• Case or docket number
• Case status
• Citation or statute descriptions
• Judgment and sentence
• Warrants or data from King George County arrest records.

Are Court Records Public in King George County?

Yes, court records in King George County are generally presumed to be public unless expressly exempted from public access pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act or statute. Some of these exemptions include:

• Legal memoranda and other work products
• Victims’ identifying information
• Health Records
• Personnel information
• Social services records
• Personnel contact information
• Trade secrets and financial data
• Information on administrative investigations
• Other information that may harm public safety.

Record custodians may release some restricted records at their discretion or partially. Individuals may also obtain records after successful petitions and court orders for disclosure.

King George County Court Records Search

Individuals may find court records in King George County by performing searches on the Circuit Case Management System or requesting access from custodians, i.e., the court clerk. Generally, searches may involve providing case details, and requests may involve providing descriptions of sought records and paying necessary fees.

King George County Courts

In King George County, the combined court system, consisting of Circuit, General District, Juvenile, and Domestic Relations District Courts, handles cases in the county. These courts are located at:

King George County Circuit Court
9483 Kings Highway,
Suite 3,
King George, VA 22485
Phone: (540) 775-3322
Fax: (540) 775-5466

King George County General District Court
9483 Kings Highway,
P.O. Box 279,
King George, VA 22485
Phone: (540) 775-2390

King George County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
9483 Kings Highway,
P.O. Box 279,
King George, VA 22485
Phone: (540) 775-2390

King George County Criminal and Civil Records

As King George County operates on a combined court system, the Clerk of Courts maintains records of civil and criminal cases in the county. Therefore, persons may use the clerk's e-file system to receive documents, visit the clerk’s office, or send request letters containing record descriptions to:

Clerk of the Courts
10446 Government Center Boulevard,
Suite 271
King George, VA 22485
Phone: (540) 775-3322
Fax: (540) 775-5466

Requesters should also pay copy fees and provide photo identification when necessary. Online access to King County Circuit Court records is also possible with the Circuit Case Management System, which persons may use to find case records by name, case number, case type, date, or other descriptors.

Court records obtained after requests or online searches may include arrest data. However, persons seeking King George County arrest records should direct requests to the arresting agency or correctional facility.

King George County Marriage Records

The Circuit Court Clerk issues records of marriages licensed in the county since 1856 for $2.50 per certified copy. However, state laws restrict access to King George County marriage records for 25 years. Eligible individuals, like the record subjects or direct relatives, may request certified copies in person or mail written requests containing marriage date, couple names, fees, and a self-addressed envelope to:

King George County Circuit Court
9483 Kings Highway
Suite Number 3
King George, Virginia 22485

The VDH Office of Vital Records also maintains statewide marriage certificates. Eligible individuals may make in-person requests at nearby locations, order copies online, or mail applications, $12 fees, and other requirements to:

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

King George County Divorce Records

King George divorce records are available from the Circuit Court and the Virginia Department of Health. However, these records become publicly available after 25 years. Eligible persons may request certified copies of divorce decrees from the Circuit Court Clerk in person or by mailing request letters containing case details to:

Clerk of the Circuit Court
10446 Government Center Boulevard,
Suite 271
King George, VA 22485
Phone: (540) 775-3322
Fax: (540) 775-5466

The clerk may require requesters to present valid identification or pay copy and certification fees before providing the record. For a divorce certificate from the VDH Office of Vital Records, make in-person requests at a nearby location, order copies online, or mail applications, $12 fees, and acceptable identification to:

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

King George Birth Records

The VDH Office of Vital Records maintains statewide birth records from June 1912 to date. As per state laws, King George County birth records are private until after 100 years and strictly available to the record subjects, direct relatives, and others with legitimate claims.

Eligible individuals may request these certificates online, in person at nearby locations, or by mailing application forms, $12 fees, and acceptable identification to:

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

The Circuit Court Clerk also maintains older birth records for the county.

King George Death Records

The VDH Office of Vital Records issues death records for King George County and throughout the state. However, these records are private for 25 years. Persons with legitimate claims may obtain certified copies of King George County death certificates via online, in-person, or mailed requests to:

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

Requesters should provide completed application forms, $12 fees, and acceptable means of identification.

King George County Probate Court Records

The Circuit Court Clerk maintains wills and other probate filings in the Circuit Court pertaining to estate management, mental health commitments, and guardianship/conservatorship of persons. Individuals may access records of the cases by visiting the clerk’s office or mailing request letters containing case details to:

Clerk of the Circuit Court
10446 Government Center Boulevard,
Suite 271
King George, VA 22485
Phone: (540) 775-3322
Fax: (540) 775-5466

King George County Property Records

The Land Records Division of the Circuit Court Clerk's Office maintains most property records in King George County, including deeds, plats, and liens. These documents often provide individuals with details of property features (size, location, etc.), transfers, or ownerships.

The clerk charges $0.50 per page for regular paper copies, $2 for certification, and $2 for large-sized plat maps. Individuals may also find land records online with the clerk’s public index. Direct requests to:

Clerk of the Circuit Court
10446 Government Center Boulevard,
Suite 271
King George, VA 22485
Phone: (540) 775-3322
Fax: (540) 775-5466

King George County Court Records Online

Individuals may get third-party access to court records with resources like Virginiacourtrecords.us, which may offer an extensive database and search tools for finding court records by party name, case numbers, or other details. However, not all sites offer free access to complete court documents. Additionally, records obtained from these sites may not be as complete or updated as those obtained from official court portals. Accuracy cannot be guaranteed.