Campbell County Criminal History Search
Campbell County criminal history records are held at the Circuit Court and General District Court in Rustburg. The Sheriff's Office at 87 Courthouse Lane maintains arrest records and incident reports. This page explains how to find and access criminal records in Campbell County, including court contacts and free online search tools.
Campbell County Overview
Campbell County Circuit Court
The Campbell County Circuit Court is part of the 24th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Hon. Valerie P. Younger, who can be reached by email at vyounger@vacourts.gov. Clerk's office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The court is located at 732 Village Highway, P.O. Box 7, Rustburg, VA 24588. The court has several phone numbers: (434) 592-9517, (434) 283-9559, and (434) 592-9559. The Jury Hotline is (434) 332-9559. This court handles all felony criminal cases, major civil matters, and other significant proceedings in Campbell County.
The Circuit Court Clerk keeps the official files for all felony criminal cases in Campbell County. These include grand jury indictments, arraignment records, plea agreements, trial orders, conviction records, and sentencing documents. All of these are public records. You can view them in person at the Rustburg courthouse during business hours. Certified copies are available from the clerk's office for a per-page fee. The Campbell Circuit Court page has current contact details.
The Campbell Circuit Court page on vacourts.gov shows the clerk's name, email, multiple phone numbers, and hours for the court that holds felony criminal records in Campbell County.
| Office | Campbell County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Hon. Valerie P. Younger |
| vyounger@vacourts.gov | |
| Address | 732 Village Highway, P.O. Box 7, Rustburg, VA 24588 |
| Phone | (434) 592-9517 / (434) 592-9559 |
| Jury Hotline | (434) 332-9559 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
General District Court in Campbell County
The Campbell General District Court operates in the 24th Judicial District of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Chantel T Jones, reachable by email at CDTJones@vacourts.gov. Clerk's office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday through Friday. Phone: (434) 332-9546. Fax: (434) 332-9694. The court is at P.O. Box 97, 732 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588. The General District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felonies before they move to the Circuit Court.
Misdemeanor criminal records for Campbell County are kept at the General District Court. Contact the clerk or search online for case status and basic case information. The Campbell General District Court page has current contact details. For online searches, use the Virginia General District Court case information system.
The Campbell General District Court page shows the clerk's name, email, phone, fax, and address for the district court that holds misdemeanor criminal records in Campbell County.
Campbell County Sheriff's Office
The Campbell County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Whit W. Clark III, who took office on January 1, 2020. The office is at 87 Courthouse Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588. Phone: 434-332-9580. The Sheriff can be reached by email at wwclark@co.campbell.va.us. The official Sheriff's Office website is at co.campbell.va.us/310/Sheriffs-Office. The Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement in Campbell County including patrol, criminal investigations, courthouse security, civil process, and jail operations. Arrest records, incident reports, and criminal files are maintained here.
The Campbell County Sheriff's Office website provides information about requesting records, reporting crimes, and accessing other law enforcement services. For FOIA requests, contact the office in writing. Under Virginia FOIA, the office must respond within five working days. Basic arrest information is generally public. Records tied to ongoing investigations may be withheld, and the office must provide written notice of any denial with the specific exemption cited.
The Campbell County Sheriff's Office website lists contact information and procedures for requesting records and reporting crimes in Campbell County.
Search Criminal History in Campbell County
Virginia's court portals let you search Campbell County criminal history online for free. For felony cases from the Circuit Court, the Virginia Circuit Court Online Case Information System covers all Circuit Courts statewide. Search by defendant name to find charge details, filing dates, dispositions, and sentences. The database goes back to early 2009 and is updated regularly.
For misdemeanor and traffic cases from the General District Court, use the Virginia General District Court Online Case Information System. This covers General District Courts across Virginia, including Campbell County. Accept the terms before each session. The tool shows case status and hearing dates. It is a starting point, not the official record. For certified copies, contact the clerk directly at (434) 332-9546.
The Virginia Courts Case Information portal provides links to both systems and is a convenient entry point. All tools are free and publicly available without a login. For records older than what the online systems cover, contact the court clerk directly at the Rustburg courthouse.
Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks
The Virginia State Police provides statewide criminal record checks through its CARE office in Richmond. Submit Form SP-167 for a name-based check. The process is governed by Virginia Code § 19.2-389, which controls access to criminal history records. Members of the public may request their own records. Results come from court dispositions reported across Virginia, including Campbell County courts. For the most complete and current record, contact the court clerk directly rather than relying solely on a State Police check.
VADOC Inmate Locator
The Virginia Department of Corrections maintains an Inmate Locator for people housed in state correctional facilities. If someone from Campbell County is serving a state sentence, search by name or offender ID to find their facility, sentence length, and projected release date. The Locator covers state prisons only. For information about local jail inmates in Campbell County, contact the Sheriff's Office at 434-332-9580.
Criminal Records Access in Campbell County
Court records in Campbell County are public under Virginia Code §§ 16.1-69.54:1 and 17.1-208. Anyone can view case dockets, charge descriptions, and court orders at the Circuit Court or General District Court during business hours. No ID or explanation is required to look at a public court file. The clerk provides copies for a per-page fee.
Restricted records include juvenile case files, records sealed by court order, cases expunged under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.2, documents containing Social Security numbers, and information that would identify sexual assault victims. Law enforcement records held by the Sheriff are governed by Virginia Code § 19.2-389, which adds restrictions beyond those that apply to court filings. Basic arrest data is typically available, but compiled investigative records may not be.
Campbell County residents who want to know if a conviction qualifies for expungement should consult with a local attorney or contact the Circuit Court clerk for general information. Expungement requires filing a petition with the court. If the court grants it, the case is removed from public access and state databases.
Cities Near Campbell County
The City of Lynchburg borders Campbell County and operates its own independent court system.
Nearby Counties
Campbell County borders these counties. Make sure you have the right jurisdiction before requesting criminal records.