Find Criminal History in Amelia County

Amelia County criminal history records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk and the Combined District Courts at Courthouse Square in Amelia. If you need to search for criminal cases, look up court records, or request copies of criminal files from this county, this page covers the key offices, online search tools, and procedures to get what you need. Amelia County is part of Virginia's 11th Judicial Circuit and is located in the south-central part of the state.

Amelia County Circuit Court Criminal Records

The Amelia County Circuit Court serves as the 11th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. It is the court of record for felony cases, civil suits above the general district court limit, family law matters, and misdemeanor appeals. All criminal case records that go through the Amelia Circuit Court are filed and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk. These records are public and available for inspection under Virginia law.

The Clerk of the Amelia Circuit Court is Hon. Marilyn Wilson, who can be reached by email at MWilson@vacourts.gov. The Clerk's Office is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. The court is located at Courthouse Square in Amelia, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 237, Amelia, VA 23002. The phone number is (804) 561-2128 and the fax number is (804) 561-6364.

Citizens can request criminal history records from the Clerk's Office in person, by mail, or by phone. For mail requests, include a self-addressed stamped envelope. Common records can be delivered by fax, email, or mail, though any official or certified records can only be delivered by mail. The Amelia Circuit Court page on the state courts website has current contact information and links to online resources.

The Amelia Circuit Court page on vacourts.gov shows the clerk's contact details and email address for records requests. The screenshot below was taken from that page.

The Amelia Circuit Court page on the Virginia Courts website lists the clerk's contact information and instructions for requesting criminal history records in the county.

Amelia Combined District Courts

The Amelia General and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Combined Courts operate in the 11th Judicial District. This combined court structure handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felony charges, as well as juvenile matters and domestic relations cases. The court is located at 16441 Court Street in Amelia.

The Clerk of the Combined Courts is Melissa B. Gil. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The phone number is (804) 561-2456 and the fax is (804) 561-6956. Mailing address: P.O. Box 24, Amelia, VA 23002. The Clerk's Office keeps all case records from the General District Court and provides public access under Virginia law. For online access to misdemeanor and traffic case records, use the Virginia GDC online system and select Amelia County from the locality list.

The screenshot below was captured from the Amelia Combined Courts page on the Virginia Courts website, showing clerk contact details for obtaining criminal case records.

The Amelia Combined Courts page lists clerk contact information for the court that handles misdemeanor criminal cases and preliminary felony hearings in Amelia County.

Amelia County Sheriff's Office

The Amelia County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Ricky L. Walker, who has served since January 1, 2008. The office is located at 16441 Court Street in Amelia, with a mailing address of P.O. Box 463, Amelia, VA 23002. The main phone number is 804-561-2118 and the fax number is 804-561-2269. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order in Amelia County, investigating crimes, and making arrests. It keeps arrest records, incident reports, and related criminal files.

Members of the public who need criminal records, incident reports, or arrest information from Amelia County should contact the Sheriff's Office directly. The office coordinates with the Amelia Circuit Court and the Combined District Courts on all criminal matters, including warrant service and court security. You can reach Sheriff Walker's office by phone at 804-561-2118 during regular business hours.

Search Criminal History in Amelia County

Virginia offers free online tools for searching criminal case records. For circuit court cases in Amelia County, use the Virginia Circuit Court Online Case Information System (OCIS). This system covers both open and closed criminal cases from 2009 to the present. You can search by the defendant's name or case number. Records typically include charge details, disposition, and sentencing information.

For misdemeanor and traffic cases from the Amelia Combined Courts, use the General District Court online system. Select Amelia County from the locality list and search by name, case number, or hearing date. The statewide portal at vacourts.gov/caseinfo/home is a convenient hub linking all Virginia court search tools. Keep in mind that online records are not official court documents. For certified copies, contact the Circuit Court Clerk at (804) 561-2128.

Note: Virginia's online case systems are maintained by the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. Some records may not appear online. When that happens, call the appropriate clerk's office directly.

Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks

For statewide criminal history record checks in Virginia, the Virginia State Police CARE office at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike North, Richmond handles all public requests. Form SP-167 is used for public name-based searches. You can find forms and instructions on the VSP criminal record check page. Virginia Code 19.2-389 sets the legal framework for who may receive criminal history record information and under what circumstances. The statute covers courts, law enforcement, and authorized members of the public.

The VSP also offers Remote Online Notarization (RON) for an additional $25, which allows you to notarize your application electronically. For national-level checks, the VSP page links to the FBI.gov background check service. If you need legal advice about criminal records, contact the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 552-7977.

VADOC Inmate Locator

The VADOC inmate locator lets the public search for people serving sentences under Virginia Department of Corrections custody. Search by the person's first and last name, or by their seven-digit VADOC inmate ID. The system shows current facility location and expected release date. It is updated daily, though processing delays may cause occasional gaps. People held in the Amelia County jail awaiting trial or serving short sentences will not appear here. For local jail inquiries, contact the Amelia County Sheriff's Office at 804-561-2118.

Criminal Records Access in Amelia County

Court records in Virginia are open to the public under Code Sections 16.1-69.54:1 and 17.1-208. Criminal case records from both the Circuit Court and the Combined District Courts in Amelia County are presumed open for public inspection. Records that are accessible include case dockets showing hearings and case progress, court filings such as complaints and motions, verdicts, and sentencing orders.

Some records are not public. Juvenile case files are confidential. Records that have been expunged are removed from public view. Certain records tied to active investigations or involving protected categories of information may also be withheld. Virginia Code 19.2-389 governs dissemination of criminal history records from state agencies. For court records, the applicable rules are set by the Virginia Supreme Court and the General Assembly. If a record you believe is public is being withheld, the Clerk's Office can explain the legal basis. Virginia FOIA does not cover court records, but those records are still subject to their own access rules under state law.

Cities Near Amelia County

Amelia County has no independent cities within its borders. Nearby Virginia independent cities include those to the north and east.

Nearby Counties

Amelia County borders several counties in central and south-central Virginia, each with its own criminal records system.