Colonial Heights Court Docket Lookup

Colonial Heights court docket records are held by the Circuit Court Clerk and the General District Court serving the 12th Judicial Circuit. Colonial Heights is an independent city in Virginia, located just south of Richmond and adjacent to Petersburg. It is not part of any county. The 12th Circuit serves Colonial Heights alongside Petersburg and Hopewell. Each city keeps its own docket records. You can search Colonial Heights court cases online for free, or visit the courthouse in person. This page covers both courts, how to find records, what access is allowed, and what copies cost.

Colonial Heights Circuit Court

The Colonial Heights Circuit Court handles the full range of circuit-level matters for the city. That includes felony criminal cases, civil disputes over $4,500, divorce and family law, probate, and appeals from General District Court. The court is part of the 12th Judicial Circuit. While the circuit spans Colonial Heights, Petersburg, and Hopewell, each city's clerk office is separate and manages its own records independently.

The Circuit Court Clerk's office is located at the Colonial Heights courthouse. Office hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For the current address, phone number, and clerk contact details, use the court's page at vacourts.gov. That page is the most reliable source for up-to-date contact information.

The Colonial Heights Circuit Court page on the Virginia Judicial System website lists clerk contact info, the court address, and direct links to the online case search. This is a good first stop before calling or visiting.

Search Colonial Heights circuit court dockets at no cost using the Circuit Court Case Information System. Search by party name or case number. The system shows docket entries, case type, filing date, and current status. It is available at all hours and does not need a login.

Colonial Heights General District Court

The Colonial Heights General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic matters, and civil claims up to $25,000. Preliminary hearings for felony charges also take place here before cases move to Circuit Court. The GD Court has its own docket, separate from the Circuit Court's records. Both are public and searchable online.

You can look up Colonial Heights General District Court cases for free using the General District Court case search. Choose Colonial Heights from the court list, then search by name or case number. Results include case type, charge, hearing dates, and the current status of each matter. The tool covers traffic cases and small civil matters in addition to criminal dockets.

The Colonial Heights General District Court page on vacourts.gov provides the current clerk address, phone number, and links to the online case search. Check it before visiting to confirm hours and contact information.

JDR Court cases in Colonial Heights are confidential by law. Juvenile and Domestic Relations matters are not accessible through the public docket search tools and cannot be retrieved at the public counter. This rule applies statewide and is not unique to Colonial Heights.

Searching Colonial Heights Court Dockets

Colonial Heights court records are open to the public. The easiest way to search is online. Both the circuit and district court systems have free case lookup tools. If you need actual documents or a certified copy, you have to go in person or make a written request through the clerk's office.

For circuit cases, use the Circuit Court Case Information System. For district cases, use the GD Court search. Both systems let you search by the full name of a party. If you know the case number, use that instead for a faster, more exact result. The docket sheet shows filed motions, orders, and scheduled hearing dates but does not include copies of the actual documents.

To get copies, visit the Colonial Heights courthouse clerk's office in person. Under Code of Virginia section 17.1-208, anyone has the right to inspect court records during regular hours at no charge. You pay for copies. Under section 17.1-275, plain copies cost $0.50 per page and certified copies cost $2.00 per document. Bring photo ID when you visit.

The Library of Virginia in Richmond maintains older court records that predate the digital systems. If you need Colonial Heights docket records from many decades ago, start with the Library of Virginia. Their collection includes order books and other records from circuit courts across the state.

Note: Colonial Heights is close to Petersburg and Hopewell. If you are unsure which city has the case you need, run searches for all three before making a trip to any courthouse.

Filing in Colonial Heights Court

Civil filing fees in Colonial Heights follow the state fee schedule under Title 17.1 of the Code of Virginia. Cases under $50,000 cost $100. Cases from $50,000 to $100,000 cost $200. Cases from $100,000 to $500,000 cost $250. Cases over $500,000 cost $300. These fees apply in every Virginia circuit court and do not vary by city.

Procedural rules for cases in Colonial Heights come from Title 8.01 of the Code of Virginia. Both contested and uncontested matters must follow those rules. Self-represented parties are held to the same standards as attorneys on procedural matters. The 12th Circuit may also have local practices that apply, so check with the clerk before filing anything.

Court fines and fees can be paid online through the Virginia Judiciary Online Payment System. You can also pay in person at the clerk's counter. Ask about accepted payment types when you call ahead.

Nearby Cities

These independent Virginia cities are close to Colonial Heights. Each maintains its own circuit and district court docket records.