Leesburg Criminal History Records

Leesburg criminal history records are handled by the Loudoun County Circuit Court, the Loudoun General District Court, the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, and the Leesburg Police Department. Leesburg is technically a town within Loudoun County, not an independent city, so it does not have its own separate court system. All criminal cases originating in Leesburg go through the Loudoun County court structure at the 20th Judicial Circuit. This guide explains how to search Leesburg criminal records online and in person, including state-level resources from the Virginia State Police and VADOC.

Loudoun County Circuit Court Criminal Records

Because Leesburg is a town within Loudoun County, all felony criminal cases originating in Leesburg are handled by the Loudoun County Circuit Court, which is part of the 20th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. Hon. Gary M. Clemens serves as Clerk of Circuit Court. The Clerk's Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and can be reached at (703) 777-0270. The fax number is (703) 777-0376. The physical address is 18 E. Market St., 3rd floor, Leesburg, VA 20178. The mailing address is P.O. Box 550, Leesburg, VA 20178.

The Circuit Court is presided over by Chief Judge Hon. Douglas L. Fleming Jr., along with Judges Hon. James P. Fisher, Hon. James E. Plowman Jr., Hon. Stephen E. Sincavage, and Hon. Matthew P. Snow. Terms of court begin on the second Monday in February, April, June, August, and December, and the third Monday in October. The Clerk's Office maintains comprehensive records of all felony criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, family law proceedings, probate cases, and land records for Loudoun County, including Leesburg. All visitors to the courthouse are subject to security screening by Sheriff's deputies. Mobile devices with cameras are not permitted unless you are a member of the State Bar with proper identification.

Financial transactions at the Clerk's Office are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Online payment of criminal fines and costs is available 24 hours a day but is processed during normal business hours. Recordation of deeds is available in person, by mail, or by e-recording. For current information on court hearings, visit loudoun.gov/4836/Courts-Judicial-Services.

Loudoun General District Court in Leesburg

The Loudoun General District Court is part of the 20th Judicial District and serves Loudoun County, including Leesburg. Clerk of Court Carla Marie Clark leads the office. The Public Information phone is (703) 777-0312, with fax at (703) 771-5284. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and is located at 2 Church Street NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. Note that if Loudoun County Government is closed due to inclement weather, the General District Court closes as well.

The court is presided over by Chief Judge Hon. Lorrie Ann Sinclair Taylor, along with Judges Hon. William R. Fitzpatrick, Hon. Jessica H. Foster, and Hon. Eric M. Shamis. Criminal proceedings at this court follow a structured schedule: Monday morning motions and Virginia State Police traffic matters, bond hearings at 11:00 AM, arraignments and preliminary hearings at 1:00 PM, and traffic matters at 1:30 PM. The court holds specialized dockets including a Veterans' Docket on Tuesdays at 3:00 PM, Deferred Findings Review at 4:00 PM, and a Mental Health Docket on Fridays at 2:00 PM. Tuesday through Friday have similar schedules for various law enforcement agencies including the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office, Leesburg Police, Virginia State Police, Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority, and VDOT.

For criminal history research, the General District Court is the first place most Leesburg cases appear. Misdemeanor trials, traffic violations, and preliminary felony hearings all generate records here. Online case information is available through Virginia's court portals. The court accepts continuances in accordance with local rules.

Leesburg Police Department and Sheriff's Office

The Leesburg Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services for the town and maintains records of all arrests, incident reports, accident investigations, and law enforcement activities within town limits. Contact the department through leesburgva.gov/133/Police. Records requests are processed under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.). The department coordinates with the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office to ensure comprehensive public safety coverage and proper transmission of arrest data to the Virginia State Police.

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office (LCSO), led by Sheriff Mike Chapman, provides broad law enforcement coverage throughout the county, including Leesburg. The main Sheriff's Office number is (703) 777-1021. The office operates multiple stations: Ashburn Station at (571) 258-3000, Dulles South Public Safety Center at (571) 258-3200, Eastern Loudoun Station at (571) 258-3356, and Western Loudoun Station at (571) 258-3750. The Criminal Investigations Division can be reached at (703) 777-0475. Administrative and Technical Services are at (703) 777-0407, the Adult Detention Center at (703) 777-0405, and Civil Services at (703) 777-0410.

The LCSO has launched a public Loudoun County Crime Dashboard that provides up-to-date data on crimes against persons and property, with filters and maps so residents can view trends in their communities. The LCSO reports maintaining the lowest crime rate in Northern Virginia according to Metropolitan Council of Governments data. The Sheriff's Office provides community programs including the Citizens' Police Academy, Crisis Intervention Training (CIT), Women's Self-Defense courses, and the Blue Envelope Program for individuals with communication differences.

Search Criminal History in Leesburg

To search Leesburg criminal history online, start at the Virginia Courts Case Information portal. The Online Case Information System (OCIS) covers adult criminal cases in General District Courts and select Circuit Courts across Virginia. Since Leesburg cases are filed in Loudoun County courts, search for the person's name and look for cases under Loudoun County. Charge descriptions, case numbers, hearing dates, and dispositions appear in the search results.

For General District Court cases, the General District Court Case Information portal lets you filter by locality. Select Loudoun County to see cases from the Loudoun General District Court, which includes Leesburg matters. Online payment of fines is also supported through this system. Civil trials scheduling is conducted by phone every Monday and Tuesday at 9:00 AM at (571) 258-3708.

The Loudoun County FOIA process handles public records requests for county departments. Visit loudoun.gov/477/FOIA-Freedom-of-Information-Act for information on how to request records from county agencies including the Sheriff's Office. Requests for court records should go directly to the respective court Clerk's Office, not through the general county FOIA process. The county must respond within five working days.

The Loudoun County Public Defender can be reached at (703) 771-2507 for qualifying individuals facing criminal charges in Loudoun County, including Leesburg residents. Legal Services of Northern Virginia, Loudoun Branch provides civil legal services to low-income residents. They do not handle criminal or traffic cases.

Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks

The Virginia State Police maintains the Central Criminal Records Exchange, which is the official statewide repository for criminal history record information across all Virginia jurisdictions. A VSP check covers Leesburg-area cases handled through the Loudoun County courts and law enforcement, along with records from every other Virginia jurisdiction. The VSP Criminal Record Check page outlines how to submit a name-based request using form SP-167 or a fingerprint-based check for official purposes. The CARE system and Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) administered by the VSP include data submitted by the Leesburg Police Department and Loudoun County Sheriff's Office.

Both the Leesburg Police Department and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office transmit arrest and disposition data to the VSP repository, so a VSP check reflects Leesburg criminal history as part of a comprehensive statewide search. Fingerprint-based checks are the most thorough option and are required for many licensing and certification purposes.

VADOC Inmate Locator

For Leesburg criminal cases that resulted in a state prison sentence, the Virginia Department of Corrections Inmate Locator can help you find where that person is currently incarcerated. Search by name or offender ID at vadoc.virginia.gov/general-public/inmate-locator/. The tool is free to use and shows current facility name, sentence information, and projected release dates where available. It covers state prison inmates only. People held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center or regional facilities while awaiting trial are not included in the VADOC database.

Criminal Records Access in Leesburg

Criminal records access for Leesburg follows Virginia law through the Loudoun County court system. Court records at the Loudoun County Circuit Court and General District Court are public and available during business hours. You do not need a FOIA request to view a court case file. Simply go to the Clerk's Office with a name or case number. The Loudoun County Clerk of the Circuit Court at 18 E. Market Street, Leesburg, VA 20176, is the custodian of all felony criminal case records for the county, including Leesburg cases. Virginia Code § 19.2-389 limits access to the VSP repository but does not restrict access to court-held case files.

Police and Sheriff's Office records in Loudoun County are subject to Virginia FOIA. Most records are public, though exemptions apply for ongoing investigations, personnel records, information identifying victims or witnesses, juvenile records, and child protective services data. The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office and the Clerk of the Circuit Court maintain their own records and process FOIA requests independently. Do not submit Sheriff's Office records requests through general county channels. The Loudoun County FOIA page at loudoun.gov/477/FOIA-Freedom-of-Information-Act explains procedures and commonly withheld record types.

Because Leesburg is a town rather than an independent city, residents often need to interact with both the town's own police department and the county Sheriff's Office and courts. This is different from most Virginia cities, where one court system covers only the city. For Leesburg, all criminal court records are county-level records held by Loudoun County. Any search of Leesburg criminal history is effectively a search of Loudoun County criminal records filtered for incidents and cases originating in the town.

Note: The 20th District Court Service Unit serves Loudoun County, Fauquier County, and Rappahannock County, with headquarters in Leesburg and branch offices in Ashburn, Warrenton, and Washington, Virginia. This unit handles juvenile and family-related court matters across the district.

Nearby Virginia Cities

These cities are near Leesburg and each has its own criminal history records system.