Access Henry County Criminal Records

Henry County criminal history records are held at the Circuit Court and General District Court on Kings Mountain Road in Martinsville. Both courts keep records of criminal proceedings. You can search case data online through the Virginia court system or contact the clerk's offices to request copies of criminal records.

Henry County Circuit Court Criminal Records

The Henry Circuit Court is part of the 21st Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Hon. Katherine Minter Salgado. General office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Deed recording hours are slightly shorter, from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number is (276) 634-4880 and the fax is (276) 634-4898. The court is located at Suite B, 3160 Kings Mountain Rd., Martinsville, VA 24112.

All felony criminal cases in Henry County are handled by this court. The 21st Judicial Circuit covers Henry County and the independent city of Martinsville. Felony charges including violent crimes, drug felonies, and major property offenses are tried here. The clerk's office maintains complete criminal case files for all Circuit Court proceedings. These include indictments, pretrial filings, and sentencing orders. All are available to the public unless specifically sealed by the court. The clerk can search records and make copies during office hours. The recording deadline of 4:30 PM is important to note if you plan to have documents recorded rather than just requesting copies.

The Henry Circuit Court at 3160 Kings Mountain Road in Martinsville handles all felony criminal cases in the county. Note that recording hours end at 4:30 PM, earlier than general office hours.

General District Court in Henry County

The Henry General District Court is part of the 21st Judicial District. The Clerk of Court is Donna R. Doss. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The phone number is (276) 634-4815 and the fax is (276) 634-4825. The court is at 3160 Kings Mountain Road, Suite A, Martinsville, VA 24112. Note that the General District Court (Suite A) and Circuit Court (Suite B) are in the same building at the same address.

The General District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and preliminary felony hearings for Henry County. This is the court most defendants appear in first. Misdemeanor convictions stay at this level and are part of a person's criminal record. The Henry General District Court page on the Virginia courts website has current contact information.

Henry County Sheriff's Office

The Henry County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services throughout the county. It handles patrol, criminal investigations, and the county jail. Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office are reported to the Virginia State Police and added to the statewide criminal history database. For public records or law enforcement inquiries, contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office. The county government website at henrycountyva.gov provides access to county services and department contacts including the Sheriff's Office.

Henry County surrounds the independent city of Martinsville. The city has its own police department and its own court system. Cases arising in the county go through the Henry County courts. Cases from Martinsville go through the city courts. If you are not sure which jurisdiction applies, check the address where the alleged crime occurred.

Search Henry County Criminal History Records

The main tool for online searches is the Virginia Online Case Information System (OCIS). Search by name, case number, or hearing date. The system covers general district courts and select circuit courts statewide. For Henry County, you can find both Circuit Court and General District Court case records through OCIS. The tool shows case status, hearing dates, and basic party information. No payments can be made through this system.

The General District Court portal provides more specific access to misdemeanor and preliminary hearing records. The Virginia Courts Case Information hub brings all portals together. For records not found online, call the Circuit Court at (276) 634-4880 or the General District Court at (276) 634-4815.

Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks

For a formal criminal history record covering Henry County cases and all of Virginia, submit a request through the VSP Criminal Record Check portal. Use Form SP-167 for personal record requests. The VSP's Central Criminal Records Exchange (CARE) holds conviction and arrest data from courts and law enforcement agencies across the state. Virginia Code Section 19.2-389 governs access levels. Full reports with all arrest data go to authorized parties. Public access is mainly to conviction records and open case dockets.

VADOC Inmate Locator

People sentenced in Henry County criminal cases who are serving time in Virginia state prisons can be found through the VADOC Inmate Locator. Search by name or offender number. The tool shows current facility, sentence length, and projected release date. This covers state correctional facilities only. For local jail information in Henry County, contact the Sheriff's Office or the county jail directly.

Public Criminal Records in Henry County

Criminal case records in Henry County are generally public under Virginia law. Both the Circuit Court and General District Court maintain files that anyone can request to view or copy. You do not need a legal reason or a connection to the case. The clerk's offices process records requests during business hours. Fees apply for copies, with certified documents costing more than plain ones.

Certain records are restricted. Juvenile cases are sealed by law. Expunged records are removed from public view. Victim information may be withheld from some documents. Full criminal history reports including all arrest data require authorization under Virginia Code Section 19.2-389. The public can typically get conviction records, sentencing information, and case dockets through the courthouse or the OCIS online system.

Henry County is part of the 21st Judicial Circuit, which also covers the city of Martinsville. If you are researching a case and are not sure whether it was filed in the county or the city, check the case number prefix or call the respective clerk's office. The county courts are at 3160 Kings Mountain Road in separate suites for Circuit and General District Court.

The Henry County government website provides links to county departments including the Sheriff's Office and court system. It is a useful starting point for locating the right office for criminal records.

Cities Near Henry County

The city of Martinsville is surrounded by Henry County and has its own independent court system. Criminal cases in Martinsville go through city courts. Cases from unincorporated Henry County go through the county courts on Kings Mountain Road.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Henry. Each has its own Circuit Court and General District Court for criminal proceedings.