Cumberland County Criminal History Records
Cumberland County criminal history records are on file at the Circuit Court Clerk's Office at 1 Courthouse Circle in Cumberland, Virginia. The Circuit Court, part of the 10th Judicial Circuit, holds all felony criminal case records for this small central Virginia county. You can search Cumberland County criminal cases online through Virginia's statewide court portals or contact the clerk's office directly by phone or mail to request access to case files and certified copies of criminal case dispositions.
Cumberland County Overview
Cumberland County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Cumberland County Circuit Court is part of the 10th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Hon. Deidre D. Martin. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The Circuit Court maintains all felony criminal records, civil case files over $25,000, land records, and probate documents for Cumberland County. The Clerk's office can help you search for criminal cases by name or case number and can provide copies of court records during regular business hours.
Cumberland County is a smaller rural jurisdiction. Some records may not be fully digitized, particularly older case files. If you cannot find a case through the online search system, contact the Clerk's office directly by phone at (804) 492-4442. The official court page at vacourts.gov has current contact details and links to the statewide online search portal. For certified copies of criminal case dispositions, inquire about current fees and processing times when you contact the Clerk.
| Office | Cumberland County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Courthouse Circle, P.O. Box 8 Cumberland, VA 23040 |
| Phone | (804) 492-4442 |
| Fax | (804) 492-4876 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | vacourts.gov - Cumberland Circuit Court |
The Cumberland Circuit Court official page at vacourts.gov is shown below. This screenshot was taken from the Cumberland Circuit Court page on the Virginia Judiciary website.
The page provides clerk contact information and links to the statewide case search tools for Cumberland County criminal records.
General District Court in Cumberland County
Cumberland County is a small jurisdiction. General District Court services for misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and preliminary felony hearings may be coordinated through the Circuit Court Clerk's office or through shared arrangements with neighboring jurisdictions. For the most accurate and current information about General District Court procedures in Cumberland County, contact the Circuit Court Clerk at (804) 492-4442. Staff can direct you to the right resources for lower-level criminal case records.
Online case data for General District Court matters in Cumberland County is available through the Virginia General District Court Online Case Information System. This free statewide tool covers misdemeanor and traffic case records and can be searched any time without a courthouse visit. For cases not found online, an in-person search at the courthouse in Cumberland is the next step.
Cumberland County Sheriff's Office
The Cumberland County Sheriff is Darrell L. Hodges (I), a longtime incumbent who has served since January 1, 2008. The Sheriff's Office is located at P.O. Box 71, Cumberland, VA 23040, phone 804-492-4120. The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement, court security, civil process service, and jail operations for Cumberland County. For arrest records and incident reports from Cumberland County, contact the Sheriff's Office directly.
For law enforcement FOIA requests in Cumberland County, contact the Sheriff's Office at the phone number above. Current contact information for the Sheriff is also available through the Virginia Sheriffs' Association directory, which maintains an up-to-date list of all Virginia sheriffs and their office addresses.
Search Criminal History in Cumberland County
Virginia's statewide court portals are the primary online tools for searching Cumberland County criminal records. For Circuit Court felony cases and serious criminal matters, use the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System. This system searches by name or case number and shows case status, hearing dates, and dispositions. Older records that were not entered electronically may require an in-person visit or a written request to the Clerk's office at 1 Courthouse Circle in Cumberland.
For General District Court records, the Virginia General District Court Online Case Information System covers traffic and misdemeanor case data statewide. Both systems are maintained by the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia and are free to use at any time. The Virginia Courts Case Information portal at vacourts.gov is a useful starting point if you are not sure which system to use. Juvenile records and sealed case materials are excluded from all public online search tools.
Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks
The Virginia State Police handles certified criminal history record checks for all Virginia jurisdictions, including Cumberland County. Submit Form SP-167 through the VSP Criminal Record Check portal to request a certified report from the VSP's CARE office. Under Virginia Code section 19.2-389, access to criminal history records is regulated. The VSP serves as the central repository for statewide criminal history data and can provide a comprehensive record that goes beyond what individual county court searches show.
VADOC Inmate Locator
For people who received a state prison sentence after a felony conviction in Cumberland County, use the Virginia Department of Corrections Inmate Locator tool to check their current facility and projected release date. The tool covers people in state correctional facilities across Virginia. It does not include people held in the local Cumberland County Jail. For local jail information, contact the Sheriff's Office at 804-492-4120.
Criminal Records Access in Cumberland County
Virginia's Freedom of Information Act, at Code of Virginia section 2.2-3700, gives citizens access to public records held by government bodies. For Cumberland County administration records, contact the FOIA Officer, Tiana R. Branch, Deputy Clerk and FOIA Officer, at P.O. Box 110, Cumberland, VA 23040, phone 804-492-3625, fax 804-492-9224. Email FOIA request options are also available. The county must respond within five working days. If it is not practical to respond in five days, the county can take up to seven additional days for a total of 12 working days.
Criminal investigative files are handled separately. Under Virginia law, requests for active criminal investigative records can take up to 65 working days total to process. The county charges for actual costs including staff time, copying, and materials. More information on the FOIA process for Cumberland County is available at the Cumberland County FOIA Requests page.
The Cumberland County FOIA page screenshot below shows how to submit records requests and what fees apply.
This screenshot was taken from the Cumberland County FOIA Requests page at cumberlandcounty.virginia.gov.
The FOIA page explains the process for requesting public records in Cumberland County, including timelines, fees, and the contact information for the county FOIA officer.
The Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council at foiacouncil.dls.virginia.gov can answer questions about FOIA rights and procedures. The Council is available at (804) 225-3056 or toll-free at 1-866-448-4100. It does not process records requests but helps people understand what they can access and how.
Note: Court records that are already publicly available through the Circuit Court's systems are not subject to FOIA requests. Adult criminal case dispositions, land records, and other unsealed court documents can be accessed directly through court-managed portals without going through the county FOIA process.
Cities Near Cumberland County
Cumberland County is a rural jurisdiction without major cities. The nearest qualifying cities for criminal records research are Richmond to the east and Charlottesville to the northwest. All criminal cases in Cumberland County are handled through the county court system in Cumberland.
Nearby Counties
Cumberland County shares borders with several Virginia counties in the central part of the state. Each county maintains its own criminal history records through its local court system.