Radford Court Docket Records

Radford court docket records are held by the Circuit Court Clerk and the General District Court for the 27th Judicial Circuit. Radford is an independent city in southwest Virginia, not part of any county. The 27th Circuit serves Radford alongside Pulaski County and Montgomery County. Each jurisdiction keeps its own clerk's office and its own set of court records. You can search Radford court dockets for free online through the state's case lookup systems, or visit the Radford courthouse in person for access to case files and certified copies. This page covers how both courts work and what it takes to find the records you need.

Radford Circuit Court Dockets

The Radford Circuit Court is the court of record for the city. It handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $4,500, divorces, probate, and appeals from General District Court. Radford is part of the 27th Judicial Circuit along with Pulaski County and Montgomery County. Each of those jurisdictions maintains its own clerk's office and docket records, separate from Radford's, even though they share a circuit.

The Circuit Court Clerk's office is at the Radford courthouse. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. For the current address, clerk name, and phone number, visit vacourts.gov and look up the Radford Circuit Court page. That source is updated when staff or contact details change.

The Radford Circuit Court page at vacourts.gov lists the clerk's contact information, courthouse address, and a link to the online case search. Check it first before you call or visit in person.

Search Radford circuit court dockets for free at the Circuit Court Case Information System. Enter a party name or case number to get the docket sheet for that matter. The system shows case type, docket entries, filing dates, and current status. No account or login is required. The tool runs around the clock.

Radford General District Court

The Radford General District Court handles misdemeanor criminal charges, traffic violations, and civil claims up to $25,000. Preliminary hearings for felony cases take place here before those matters are sent to Circuit Court. The GD Court keeps its own docket, separate from the circuit records, but it is just as accessible to the public.

You can search Radford General District Court cases at no cost using the General District Court case search. Choose Radford from the list of courts, then search by name or case number. The results show case type, charges, scheduled hearing dates, and current status. Traffic records are included in the same system.

The Virginia Judicial System's General District Court page covers all GD courts in the state, including the one in Radford. It provides a quick overview of what these courts handle and how to contact them.

JDR Court records in Radford are confidential by law. Cases from the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court are not part of the public docket. You will not find them in the online search tools, and you cannot request them at the public counter. This is a statewide rule, not something specific to Radford.

How to Find Radford Court Records

The fastest way to check Radford court records is online. Both the circuit and district search tools are free and available any time. If you need the actual documents from a case file, you have to visit the courthouse or submit a written request to the clerk's office.

For circuit-level cases, go to the Circuit Court Case Information System. For GD Court matters, use the General District Court search. Both tools let you search by party name or case number. Start with the last name alone to get a full list of results. If there are many matches, filter by case type or year to find the right one. Write down the case number from the search results before going to the courthouse.

Under Code of Virginia section 17.1-208, anyone can inspect court records in person during business hours at no charge. Copies cost money. Under section 17.1-275, plain copies are $0.50 per page and certified copies are $2.00 per document. Bring a photo ID when you go to the clerk's office.

Historical Radford court records that predate the online case systems may be available at the Library of Virginia in Richmond. Their archives include circuit court order books and other records from courts across the state. Reach out to them directly if you need records from decades ago.

Note: Radford is surrounded by Montgomery County but is not part of it. If the case you are looking for may have been filed in Montgomery County rather than the city, run separate searches in both the Radford and Montgomery County systems.

Radford Court Filing Fees and Rules

Civil filing fees in Radford Circuit Court follow the statewide 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 are the same at every Virginia circuit court.

All cases in Radford follow procedural rules set by Title 8.01 of the Code of Virginia. Parties who represent themselves must follow the same procedural rules as attorneys. The 27th Circuit may also have local practices on top of the state rules. Check with the Radford clerk's office for any local rules before filing.

Court fines and fees can be paid online through the Virginia Judiciary Online Payment System. In-person payment is also an option at the clerk's counter during business hours. Call the office ahead of time to ask about accepted payment methods.

Public records access in Radford is governed by the court record statutes in Title 17.1 and the broader Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Civil and criminal dockets are public by default. A court order is required to seal any portion of a docket from public view.

Nearby Cities

These independent Virginia cities are near Radford. Each maintains its own court system and keeps separate circuit and district court docket records.