Henrico County Criminal History

Henrico County criminal history records are maintained at the Circuit Court and General District Court on East Parham Road in Henrico. The county is one of the most populous in Virginia and has a high volume of criminal case filings. You can search records online through Virginia's court systems or contact the clerk's offices directly for copies.

Henrico County Circuit Court Criminal Records

The Henrico Circuit Court is part of the 14th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Hon. Heidi S. Barshinger. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The main phone number is (804) 501-4202 and the fax is (804) 501-5214. The court handles all felony criminal cases in Henrico County. Because Henrico surrounds the city of Richmond on three sides, the county has a large and active criminal docket.

The Circuit Court maintains complete criminal case files for all felony proceedings. This includes grand jury indictments, motions, trial transcripts, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. All of these are public records available through the clerk's office. Henrico is part of the Richmond metropolitan area, and its court system handles a large volume of cases annually. The clerk's office can search records, provide copies, and issue certified documents. Standard copying fees apply, with certified copies costing more.

The Henrico Circuit Court at East Parham Road handles all felony criminal cases in one of Virginia's most populous counties. The clerk's office maintains complete criminal case records.

General District Court in Henrico County

The Henrico General District Court is part of the 14th Judicial District. The Clerk of Court is Carol Bowman Kennedy. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Civil phone: (804) 501-4727. Criminal and traffic phone: (804) 501-4723. Criminal and traffic fax: (804) 501-7388. Civil fax: (804) 501-4141. The mailing address is P.O. Box 90775, and the physical address is 4309 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23273.

The General District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felony charges in Henrico County. Use separate phone numbers for civil versus criminal inquiries. The criminal and traffic line at (804) 501-4723 is the right contact for questions about criminal case records. The Henrico General District Court page on the Virginia courts website provides current contact details and schedules.

The Henrico General District Court at 4309 East Parham Road handles misdemeanor cases and preliminary felony hearings. Use the criminal phone line at (804) 501-4723 for records inquiries.

Henrico County Sheriff's Office

The Henrico County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services for the county. The office maintains the county jail and handles court security in addition to patrol and investigation duties. Arrest records made by the Sheriff's Office are reported to the Virginia State Police and added to the statewide criminal history database. The Sheriff's Office website is at henricosheriff.com. For public records requests or FOIA inquiries, contact the Sheriff's Office through their website or by phone.

Henrico County also has its own police department, the Henrico County Police Division, which handles most patrol and investigative work in the county. Both the Police Division and the Sheriff's Office make arrests. Arrest records from both agencies flow into the state criminal history system maintained by the Virginia State Police.

The Henrico County Sheriff's Office handles court security and the county jail. Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are reported to the state criminal history system.

Search Henrico County Criminal History Online

Henrico County criminal records are searchable online through the Virginia Online Case Information System (OCIS). OCIS covers general district courts and select circuit courts statewide. Search by defendant name, case number, or hearing date. The system shows case status, hearing dates, and party information. It is free and available 24 hours a day. For Henrico cases specifically, the system includes both Circuit Court and General District Court data.

The General District Court portal provides a more focused search for misdemeanor and preliminary hearing records. The Virginia Courts Case Information hub links all search tools in one place and is a good starting point if you are not sure where to look. For records not available online, use the criminal phone line at (804) 501-4723 for the General District Court or (804) 501-4202 for the Circuit Court.

Henrico County cases sometimes overlap with the city of Richmond because they share a geographic border. Crimes committed in the city are handled by Richmond City courts, not Henrico courts. Make sure you are searching the right jurisdiction before assuming a record does not exist.

Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks

The Virginia State Police runs the statewide criminal history repository through the Central Criminal Records Exchange (CARE). An official criminal history check covering Henrico County arrests and convictions can be requested through the VSP Criminal Record Check portal. Individuals use Form SP-167 for personal requests. The CARE database includes data from all courts and law enforcement agencies across Virginia. Virginia Code Section 19.2-389 governs who gets access at what level. Full records with all arrest data go to authorized users. Public access is mainly to conviction records and open case information.

VADOC Inmate Locator

People convicted in Henrico County who are serving time in Virginia state prisons can be located through the VADOC Inmate Locator. Search by name or offender number. The tool shows current facility, sentence information, and projected release date. This covers state prisons only, not local jail. For information about people held in the Henrico County jail, contact the Sheriff's Office at (804) 501-5000 or visit henricosheriff.com.

Public Criminal Records in Henrico County

Criminal court records in Henrico County are generally open to the public. The Circuit Court and General District Court both maintain records that any person can request to view or copy. Virginia law does not require you to have a connection to a case to request access. The clerk's offices at both courts process requests during business hours. Fees apply for copies, with certified copies costing more. For high-volume requests, plan to contact the office in advance.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Expunged records are removed from public access. In some cases, victim information or certain investigative details may be withheld. Virginia Code Section 19.2-389 limits full criminal history reports to authorized entities. What the public can typically access at the courthouse includes felony and misdemeanor conviction records, court dockets, and sentencing orders.

Henrico County is a major jurisdiction in central Virginia with a large criminal docket. The county's courts process thousands of cases per year. Both the Circuit Court and General District Court have separate phone lines for different case types, and knowing which line to call will save time when searching for records. For criminal records, always use the criminal and traffic line at the General District Court or the main number at the Circuit Court.

Cities Near Henrico County

Henrico County surrounds the city of Richmond on three sides. Richmond is an independent city with its own separate court system. Other nearby cities include Charlottesville to the west. Cases in Henrico County go through the county's own courts, not through Richmond City courts.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Henrico. Each has its own court system for criminal case records.