Find Criminal Records in Page County
Page County criminal history records are maintained by the Circuit Court and General District Court, both located on South Court Street in Luray, Virginia. The courts are part of the 26th Judicial Circuit and District. You can search Page County criminal records online using the Virginia Judiciary's free case search tools, or you can visit the courthouse in person during business hours to request copies of case files and court documents.
Page County Overview
Page County Circuit Court
The Page County Circuit Court is the primary trial court for felony criminal matters in the county. Hon. C. Grayson Markowitz serves as Clerk of Court. The office is located at 116 South Court Street, Suite A in Luray. Office hours run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The clerk's office keeps records of all criminal cases filed here, including felony charges, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing documents. You can reach the clerk by phone at (540) 743-4064 or (540) 743-6902. There is also an email contact at gmarkowitz@vacourts.gov for written inquiries.
Circuit Courts in Virginia have authority over felony criminal cases, civil matters over $25,000, family law, and probate. They also hear appeals from the General District Court. Page County's Circuit Court falls under the 26th Judicial Circuit, which covers this part of the Shenandoah Valley region. The court's docket includes both jury and non-jury trials for criminal cases. When a felony case is transferred from the General District Court after a preliminary hearing, the Circuit Court takes over from that point forward.
| Office | Page County Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Hon. C. Grayson Markowitz |
| Address | 116 South Court Street, Suite A, Luray, VA 22835 |
| Phone | (540) 743-4064 or (540) 743-6902 |
| Fax | (540) 743-2338 |
| Hours | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| gmarkowitz@vacourts.gov | |
| Website | vacourts.gov - Page Circuit Court |
The screenshot below was captured from the Virginia Judiciary website and shows the Page Circuit Court's official contact page.
The Virginia Judiciary keeps this page updated with current clerk contact details and court information for Page County.
General District Court in Page County
The Page General District Court is located in the same building as the Circuit Court at 116 South Court Street, but in Suite B. Lekha Lyn Varghese serves as Clerk. The hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, which differs slightly from the Circuit Court upstairs. Phone is (540) 743-5705 and fax is (540) 743-5334. This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, preliminary hearings for felony charges, and civil matters under $25,000. If a misdemeanor case is appealed, it moves to the Circuit Court in Suite A.
Having both courts in the same building makes it easy to access Page County criminal records in one location. The General District Court keeps its own set of records separate from the Circuit Court. Misdemeanor case files, traffic case records, and civil dockets are all kept by the General District Court Clerk. These records are public and can be requested during business hours.
| Office | Page General District Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Lekha Lyn Varghese |
| Address | 116 South Court Street, Suite B, Luray, VA 22835 |
| Phone | (540) 743-5705 |
| Fax | (540) 743-5334 |
| Hours | 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM |
| Website | vacourts.gov - Page General District Court |
The Page General District Court's official page on the Virginia Judiciary site is shown below, captured at the time of research.
This screenshot shows the General District Court contact details and links on the official Virginia Judiciary website for Page County.
Page County Sheriff's Office
The Page County Sheriff's Office handles arrests in the county and maintains arrest records. When law enforcement makes an arrest, the initial booking record is created by the arresting agency. These records include the person's name, date of birth, charges filed, arrest date, and booking details. Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, most arrest records are public. You can contact the Sheriff's Office directly to ask about requesting arrest records or finding out if someone is in custody.
The Sheriff's Office works closely with both the Circuit Court and the General District Court. Once an arrested person is charged, the case moves into the court system and records are created by the court clerks. Arrest records from the Sheriff's Office and court records are separate systems, so you may need to contact both to get a full picture of a criminal case in Page County.
Search Criminal History in Page County
The best place to start an online search for Page County criminal cases is the Virginia Judiciary Case Information portal. This free tool covers both the Circuit Court and General District Court. You can search by name, case number, or hearing date. Results include case status, upcoming hearings, and disposition data. The system is real-time, so it reflects current case activity in Page County courts.
For misdemeanor and traffic cases specifically, use the General District Court Online Case Information System. You need to accept a terms and conditions page before searching. After that you can look up cases by name or case number. The system covers Page County's General District Court and returns results showing charges, court dates, and outcomes. It works with any modern browser as long as cookies and JavaScript are enabled.
Felony cases at the Circuit Court level can be searched through the Online Case Information System (OCIS). This system pulls from participating circuit courts across Virginia, including Page County. You search by defendant name or case number. It shows case filings, hearing dates, and dispositions. OCIS is also where you can sign up for the Case Alert Subscription System (CASS), which sends free text or email alerts when a case you are watching has an update.
Note: Payments for fines or court costs cannot be made through these online search tools. For payments, contact the court clerk's office or use the court's payment portal if available.
Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks
For a formal criminal history report, the Virginia State Police Central Criminal Records Exchange is the official source. This is different from looking up a case in court. A criminal history check pulls together arrest and disposition data from all participating Virginia agencies, not just Page County courts. The process requires submitting fingerprints and paying a fee. You fill out Form SP-167 and submit it to the CARE office at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Richmond, Virginia.
Access to this type of criminal history data is controlled by Virginia Code section 19.2-389. Not everyone can get a full criminal history report. The law sets out specific categories of people and organizations that are authorized to receive this information. For most members of the public, the court records available through the online search tools above will be the most accessible option.
VADOC Inmate Locator
If you are looking for someone who has been convicted of a felony and sent to a Virginia state prison, the Virginia Department of Corrections Inmate Locator can help. The VADOC Inmate Locator lets you search by name and find out where an offender is housed, their sentence length, and their projected release date. This tool only covers people in state facilities. Those held in the Page County local jail or a regional facility are not listed here.
Page County Criminal Records Access
Court records in Page County are public records under Virginia law. Anyone can request access to case files during business hours at the clerk's office. The Circuit Court Clerk maintains felony criminal records, civil judgments, and family court records. The General District Court Clerk keeps misdemeanor and traffic case records. Both offices can provide copies for a fee, which typically includes a per-page charge plus a certification fee for official copies.
Under Virginia Code section 19.2-389, criminal history record information maintained by law enforcement has more access restrictions than court records. This means the court filings are open to the public, but detailed criminal history compiled by police agencies is restricted to authorized recipients. If you are looking for a record that seems sealed or unavailable, it may have been expunged. Virginia law allows certain people to petition for expungement, and once granted, those records are removed from public access.
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act also shapes what you can get in Page County. Government records are presumed public unless a specific exemption applies. If a request is denied, you are entitled to a written response citing the specific exemption used. FOIA requests to the Page County Sheriff's Office or court clerks should be in writing and as specific as possible about what records you need and the time period involved.
Cities in Page County
Page County does not contain independent cities that meet the population threshold for a dedicated page. Luray is the county seat and the main population center. Criminal cases from all towns and communities in Page County are handled by the courts in Luray at 116 South Court Street.
Nearby Counties
Page County borders several counties in the Shenandoah Valley. Each has its own courts for criminal cases. If you are looking for records and are not sure which county handles them, check the location of the incident.