Pulaski County Criminal History Records
Pulaski County criminal history records are held by the Circuit Court Clerk and the General District Court, both located at 45 Third Street in Pulaski, Virginia. This page covers how to search criminal cases in Pulaski County, what online tools are available, and which offices to contact. The county is part of the 27th Judicial Circuit in Southwest Virginia.
Pulaski County Overview
Pulaski County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Pulaski County Circuit Court is the primary court of record for felony criminal cases in the county. It sits within the 27th Judicial Circuit of Virginia, which also serves Montgomery County. The Circuit Court handles all felony prosecutions, misdemeanor appeals, family law cases, and civil matters over $25,000. Felony criminal records in Pulaski County are filed and kept by the Circuit Court Clerk and are open to public inspection under Virginia law.
Hon. Spencer A Rygas serves as Clerk of the Pulaski Circuit Court. His office is located at 45 Third Street, NW, Suite 101 in Pulaski, Virginia. Office hours run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. Deed recordings are accepted only until 4:00 PM. The phone number is (540) 980-7825 and the fax is (540) 980-7835. Staff can help you search criminal case records by name or case number. Certified copies carry an additional fee above the standard copy rate.
Both the Circuit Court and the General District Court share the same courthouse building at 45 Third Street in Pulaski, which makes it convenient to access both offices in one visit. The Circuit Court is in Suite 101 while the General District Court is in Suite 102. The Pulaski Circuit Court page on vacourts.gov provides full contact details.
| Office | Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 Third Street, NW, Suite 101, Pulaski, VA 24301 |
| Phone | (540) 980-7825 |
| Fax | (540) 980-7835 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM (deed recordings until 4:00 PM) |
| Website | vacourts.gov - Pulaski Circuit Court |
The screenshot below is from the Pulaski Circuit Court page on the Virginia Judiciary website. It shows the clerk's contact and office hours for requesting criminal history records in Pulaski.
This view of the Pulaski Circuit Court page shows the clerk's office details and address at 45 Third Street in Pulaski, Virginia.
General District Court in Pulaski County
The Pulaski County General District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felony charges within the 27th Judicial District. Located in Suite 102 of the same courthouse as the Circuit Court, this court is the first stop for most criminal matters in Pulaski County. Records from the General District Court are public and available for inspection.
Anna E. Smythers-Stitt serves as Clerk of the Pulaski General District Court. She can be reached by email at [email protected] or by phone at (540) 980-7470. Fax is (540) 980-7792. Hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM on weekdays. The General District Court also maintains a local website with additional resources for the public. For misdemeanor case information, contact this office or use the statewide online search system.
| Office | Pulaski County General District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 45 Third Street, NW, Suite 102, Pulaski, VA 24301 |
| Phone | (540) 980-7470 |
| Fax | (540) 980-7792 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | vacourts.gov - Pulaski General District Court |
The screenshot below shows the Pulaski General District Court page on vacourts.gov with contact details for misdemeanor and traffic cases in Pulaski County.
The Pulaski General District Court page shows clerk contact information and the Suite 102 address at 45 Third Street in Pulaski, Virginia.
Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county and handles arrests, investigations, courthouse security, and service of process. Arrest records, incident reports, and criminal investigation files are maintained by this office. For arrest records or incident reports from Pulaski County, contact the Sheriff's Office directly in the town of Pulaski.
The Sheriff's Office coordinates with both the Circuit Court and the General District Court on all active criminal matters. Pulaski County is located in Southwest Virginia adjacent to the independent City of Radford, and the Sheriff's Office serves the entire county outside the city limits. Local jail records for people in pre-trial custody are held by the Sheriff's Office.
Search Criminal History in Pulaski County
Virginia offers free online tools for searching criminal history records in Pulaski County. The main systems cover both circuit court felony cases and general district court misdemeanor and traffic cases. No account or registration is needed to use these tools.
The Virginia Circuit Court Online Case Information System (OCIS) lets you search for felony and misdemeanor appeal cases filed in Virginia circuit courts, including Pulaski County. Results show defendant name, date of birth, case number, charges, disposition, and sentence. Data generally goes back to 2009. For certified records, contact the Pulaski Circuit Court Clerk at (540) 980-7825.
For misdemeanor and traffic cases, use the Virginia General District Court Case Information System. Search by name, case number, or hearing date. Online payments for fines are also available. The statewide portal at vacourts.gov/caseinfo/home links all court search tools together in one place and is a good starting point if you are uncertain which court level handled a particular case.
Note: Online records are for reference only and do not replace the official court record. Contact the Pulaski courts for certified copies of any document.
Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks
The Virginia State Police manages public criminal record checks through the Civil and Applicant Records Exchange (CARE) program. To get a name-based criminal history check, submit Form SP-167 to the CARE office. The form and details are on the VSP criminal record check page. The CARE office is at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike North in Richmond.
Under Virginia Code 19.2-389, criminal history record information can be shared with courts, law enforcement, and authorized individuals. The VSP CARE program processes public name searches, employer request forms, and fingerprint-based checks for volunteers and others. For legal questions about what records you can access, call the Virginia Lawyer Referral Service at (800) 552-7977.
VADOC Inmate Locator
The Virginia Department of Corrections offers an online inmate locator for finding people in VADOC state custody. Search by name or seven-digit inmate ID to see the person's facility and expected release date. This tool helps confirm whether someone from Pulaski County is serving a state prison sentence.
The VADOC locator only covers state prison inmates. People held in the Pulaski County jail or awaiting trial locally will not appear in this system. For local jail records, contact the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. VADOC data is updated daily but may briefly lag during transfers and processing.
Criminal Records Access in Pulaski County
Virginia law governs access to criminal records in Pulaski County. Under Virginia Code 19.2-389, criminal history record information can be released to courts, law enforcement agencies, and the public for authorized purposes. Virginia Code Sections 16.1-69.54:1 and 17.1-208 establish that court records are presumed public. Most filings, dockets, dispositions, and sentencing orders are available to anyone who requests them.
Some records are restricted. Juvenile criminal records are sealed. Records subject to expungement orders are removed from public systems once the court grants the petition. Ongoing investigation files may also be withheld at the discretion of law enforcement or the court. The Circuit Court Clerk and General District Court Clerk can tell you what is available for a specific case. Virginia FOIA provides a path to challenge improper denials of public records.
Most people searching for Pulaski County criminal history will find what they need through the online case systems or by contacting the clerk's offices directly. Criminal case dockets, filings, court orders, and sentencing records are all part of the public record in Pulaski County.
Cities Near Pulaski County
The independent City of Radford is located adjacent to Pulaski County and has its own separate court system. Other nearby qualifying cities include Roanoke to the east.
Nearby Counties
Pulaski County borders several Southwest Virginia counties. Check the address associated with a case to confirm which county holds the records you need.