Manassas Criminal History Database

Manassas criminal history records are handled through the Prince William Circuit Court and the Prince William General District Court, both located at the Judicial Center in Manassas as part of Virginia's 31st Judicial Circuit. Manassas is an independent city that shares court facilities with Prince William County at 9311 Lee Avenue. You can search criminal cases online, request records from the clerk, or contact local police for arrest records. This page covers each option for finding Manassas criminal history records.

Manassas Circuit Court Criminal Records

The Prince William Circuit Court handles circuit court matters for the City of Manassas. The court is located at 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110. The main clerk's office phone is (703) 792-6015. Land Records can be reached at (703) 792-6035. The fax is (703) 342-0342. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, though payments are not accepted after 4:30 PM. This court has jurisdiction over felony criminal cases in Manassas, civil cases over $25,000, and appeals from the General District Court.

The Criminal Division within the clerk's office handles felony cases. The phone for the Criminal Division is (703) 792-6025, and the Civil Division is (703) 792-6029. The clerk files and maintains all case records including indictments, court orders, and sentencing documents. Circuit court records going back to July 1, 1989 are available online through the court's case information system. Juvenile, adoption, and sealed cases are not available online.

The Prince William County online records page allows case information searches for circuit court cases since July 1, 1989. Users can select Prince William County Circuit, choose Criminal or Civil, and enter search parameters. For detailed case documents, attorneys can subscribe to the OCRA system at pwcva.gov/department/circuit-court/attorney-access/. The OCRA system costs $200 per year for an attorney and one support staff member and covers scanned documents since July 2009.

General District Court in Manassas

The Prince William General District Court is also at 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110. The Criminal/Traffic Division phone is (703) 792-6141, and the Civil Division is (703) 792-6149. The Criminal/Traffic fax is (703) 792-6121. This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, civil cases under $25,000, and preliminary hearings for felony cases before they move to the circuit court. The General District Court for Manassas City cases is at (703) 792-5787.

The General District Court Archives Office maintains ended traffic and criminal court records for 10 years after final disposition. Misdemeanor cases and traffic records from this court are generally public. The clerk can provide copies of these records on request. Online access is available through the Virginia General District Court case information system, where you can select Manassas or Prince William and search by name or case number.

Note: The Prince William Circuit Court states that it does not perform criminal background checks itself. For comprehensive background checks, the Virginia State Police is the right resource.

Manassas Police Department

The Manassas Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports for the City of Manassas. For police records, contact the department at (703) 257-8000. Records requests go through the Virginia Freedom of Information Act process, with a typical response time of five working days. Arrest records show the arrest date, charges, and arresting agency. They do not include court outcomes. For what happened after arrest, check the court records at the Judicial Center.

The Prince William Circuit Court's criminal records page at pwcva.gov/department/circuit-court/criminal-records-check lists local police contacts for record checks in the area: Prince William County Police at (703) 792-6562, City of Manassas Police at (703) 257-8000, and Manassas Park Police at (703) 361-1136. Each department handles its own arrest and incident records independently.

Search Criminal History in Manassas

The best starting point for an online Manassas criminal history search is the OCIS statewide search at eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/search. This covers adult criminal cases in Virginia general district courts and many circuit courts. Enter a name to search. You get case numbers, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. No account or fee is needed. This works for both Manassas city and Prince William County cases since they share the same courts.

For General District Court records, use the Virginia General District Court case search and select Prince William or Manassas from the list. Search by name, case number, or date. Misdemeanor and traffic records are available here. For circuit court cases, the Prince William online records page gives direct access to circuit court case information going back to 1989. Choose the Criminal tab and enter search parameters.

The Virginia Courts Case Information system at vacourts.gov/caseinfo also links to the circuit and general district court search tools. For any records not found online, call the clerk at (703) 792-6015 or check in person at 9311 Lee Avenue. Staff can look up cases by name or number.

Manassas court records are searchable through Virginia's online case information systems. Felony criminal cases are at the 31st Judicial Circuit Court; misdemeanor and traffic cases are at the General District Court. Both can be accessed online or by visiting the clerk's offices in person.

Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks

The Virginia State Police Central Criminal Records Exchange is the most complete source for Virginia criminal history, including Manassas cases. The Prince William Circuit Court notes that it does not perform background checks itself and refers people to the State Police for comprehensive checks. To get your own record, submit Form SP-167 with a notarized signature and a $15 fee. Processing takes about 15 to 20 business days. The CARE program handles requests from licensed organizations using Form SP-230.

The State Police database pulls from courts and law enforcement agencies across Virginia, giving you a full picture of someone's Virginia criminal history rather than just records from a single court. For Manassas residents who need a record from the full state system, this is the right approach.

VADOC Inmate Locator

The Virginia Department of Corrections inmate locator at vadoc.virginia.gov/general-public/inmate-locator/ is free and open to the public. Search by name or VADOC number to find state inmates. Results show the facility, admission date, and expected release date. This covers state prisons only. People held at the Prince William/Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center or other local facilities are not in the VADOC system.

Criminal Records Access in Manassas

Access to Manassas criminal records is governed by Virginia Code § 19.2-389. Criminal case filings, charges, verdicts, and sentences at the Manassas courts are publicly available through the clerk's office or the online case systems. The full CCRE database is restricted to authorized agencies, but individual court records are open. The Prince William online records system gives anyone access to circuit court case information going back to 1989.

Sealed records, juvenile records, and records under protective orders are not public. Adoption proceedings are closed. Expunged records are removed from public view. Virginia law allows expungement in limited situations, including dismissed charges and acquittals. If expungement is granted, the court notifies all relevant agencies to destroy the records. Residents who believe their record contains errors can challenge the information held by the State Police's Central Criminal Records Exchange.

For legal help in the Manassas area, the Prince William County Bar Association and local legal aid organizations can assist residents with questions about criminal records access and rights. The clerk's office at 9311 Lee Avenue is also a good first contact for questions about specific records, fees, and how to get certified copies.

Nearby Virginia Cities

These Virginia cities are near Manassas. Each handles criminal records through the Virginia court system.