Floyd County Criminal History Records

Floyd County criminal history records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk and the Sheriff's Office in Floyd, Virginia. You can search case records online through Virginia's statewide court systems or visit the courthouse in person to look up criminal cases. Floyd County is part of the 27th Judicial Circuit and sits in the Blue Ridge region of southwest Virginia. This page covers the courts, the sheriff, online search tools, Virginia State Police record checks, and how to request public records in Floyd County.

Floyd County Circuit Court

The Floyd County Circuit Court is part of the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Hon. Rhonda T. Vaughn, reachable at rvaughn@vacourts.gov. The courthouse is located at 100 East Main Street, Room 200, Floyd, VA 24091. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Circuit Court maintains all felony criminal records, civil cases over $25,000, land records, and probate matters for Floyd County. The Clerk's Office is the official keeper of all criminal case files from Circuit Court proceedings.

The Circuit Court local page at floydcova.gov/circuit-court provides information about land records and VADeed access. For criminal case records, contact the Clerk's Office directly. Staff can search by name or case number. Certified copies of court orders are available for a fee. Floyd County requires payment in advance for records produced through FOIA requests.

The Floyd Circuit Court page on the Virginia Judiciary website shows the clerk, court hours, and contact information for criminal cases filed in the 27th Judicial Circuit.

General District Court

Floyd County's General District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters under $25,000. It also conducts preliminary hearings for felony cases. The General District Court is part of the 27th Judicial District, which Floyd County shares with Carroll County. Most criminal matters in Floyd County begin in General District Court before felony charges are transferred up to Circuit Court for trial. Records from the two courts are separate and serve different stages of the criminal process.

For misdemeanor and traffic records from Floyd County, use the Virginia General District Court online search system or contact the court directly. Because Floyd is a smaller county, some court functions may be shared regionally. Call the Circuit Court Clerk at (540) 745-9330 if you need help identifying the right court for a specific records request.

Floyd County Sheriff's Office

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office is located at 100 East Main Street, Room 206, Floyd, Virginia 24091. Sheriff Brian J. Craig took office on January 1, 2016. The office can be reached at (540) 745-9334, fax (540) 745-9349. For emergencies, dial 911. The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement, court security, civil process service, and operates the county jail. The office maintains school resource officers and provides community policing services across the county. An anonymous tip line is available for residents.

For arrest records and incident reports, contact the Floyd County Sheriff's Office directly or submit a FOIA request. The FOIA contact for the Sheriff's Office is Ms. Tara Hollandsworth at 100 East Main Street, Room 206, Floyd, VA 24091. She can be reached at thollandsworth@floydcova.org, phone (540) 745-9334, fax (540) 745-9344. Floyd County requires payment in advance for records produced in response to FOIA requests.

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office page lists contact information, an anonymous tip line, and department services for the law enforcement agency serving Floyd County.

Search Criminal History in Floyd County

The Virginia OCIS system covers Floyd County Circuit Court criminal case records. Search by name or case number to find felony criminal cases, case status, hearing dates, and dispositions. The system is free and runs around the clock. Some older cases or records not fully digitized may require in-person research at the Clerk's Office. Juvenile records, adoptions, and sealed cases are not available through the public online search.

For misdemeanor and traffic cases from Floyd County, use the General District Court online case information system. The Virginia Courts case information portal provides additional tools for tracking case dates and court activity. If you need specific documents, contact the Circuit Court Clerk at (540) 745-9330 or email rvaughn@vacourts.gov.

Floyd County also posts FOIA contact information for both the court and sheriff on its FOIA page. The local circuit court page at floydcova.gov/circuit-court has additional information about county court records and land record systems.

The Floyd County Circuit Court local page provides information on land records, court filings, and how to contact the Clerk's Office for criminal case records and copies.

Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks

The Virginia State Police operates the official criminal history repository for Virginia. Individuals can request their own criminal history record at vsp.virginia.gov/criminal-record-check/ using Form SP-167. Submit the form with your identifying details and the required fee. Results reflect all criminal history on file with the state. Under Virginia Code § 19.2-389, criminal history record information is restricted and may only be released for authorized purposes. The State Police also runs the CARE system for authorized agencies requiring direct database access.

A State Police record check covers criminal history from all counties in Virginia, not just Floyd County. For county-specific records, use the Circuit Court and General District Court online search tools listed above.

VADOC Inmate Locator

To find someone serving a sentence in a Virginia state prison, use the VADOC inmate locator. Search by name or inmate ID to see facility location, sentence details, and projected release date. This covers state correctional facilities only. Individuals held at the Floyd County jail can be looked up by contacting the Sheriff's Office at (540) 745-9334.

Public Criminal Records Access in Floyd County

Criminal court records in Floyd County are public under Virginia law. The Circuit Court Clerk keeps all official felony criminal case files. You can visit the courthouse at 100 East Main Street or contact the Clerk at (540) 745-9330. Records can be located by name or case number. Copy fees apply. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. The county requires payment in advance for records provided through formal FOIA requests. Floyd County must respond to requests within five working days, or 12 working days if additional time is needed.

Floyd County's FOIA page lists all department contacts. For Circuit Court records, FOIA requests go to Ms. Rhonda Vaughn at rvaughn@vacourts.gov, phone (540) 745-9330. For the Sheriff's Office, contact Ms. Tara Hollandsworth at thollandsworth@floydcova.org, phone (540) 745-9334. Floyd County's main offices are at 202 East Main Street, Floyd, VA 24091, phone (540) 745-9300. Under Virginia Code § 19.2-389, criminal history records have specific access restrictions and are not open in full to the public through FOIA.

Floyd County's FOIA page lists designated FOIA contacts for each department, the response timeline, advance payment requirements, and how to submit a public records request.

Cities Near Floyd County

Floyd County is a rural county in the Blue Ridge region. The nearest qualifying cities are listed below. All criminal cases in Floyd County are handled through the 27th Judicial Circuit courthouse in the town of Floyd.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Floyd County. Check the county page for that jurisdiction if you need criminal records from a neighboring area.