Search Warren County Criminal History
Warren County criminal history records are kept at the Circuit Court Clerk's office at 1 East Main Street in Front Royal and through the Virginia State Police's statewide database. The county is part of the 26th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. You can look up case records online for free through the state's judicial portals, visit the courthouse in person, or send a written request to the Clerk's office for copies of specific criminal case files.
Warren County Overview
Warren County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Warren County Circuit Court is part of the 26th Judicial Circuit of Virginia, which also includes Shenandoah County. Clerk of Court Hon. Angela M. Moore oversees the office at 1 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630. Phone: (540) 635-2435. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Note that recordings are not accepted after 4:00 PM. The Circuit Court handles major criminal and civil cases, family law, and probate matters in Warren County.
All three courts in Warren County -- the Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court -- are located at the same address: 1 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630. This makes in-person record searches straightforward. The circuit court is the custodian of all felony criminal records in Warren County. These include indictments, criminal case files, sentencing orders, and appeal records from the lower courts. Court records dating back through the county's history are maintained at this office.
| Clerk | Hon. Angela M. Moore |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 East Main Street Front Royal, VA 22630 |
| Phone | (540) 635-2435 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Court Info | vacourts.gov |
The Warren County Circuit Court page on the Virginia Judicial System website lists clerk contact details and information about the 26th Judicial Circuit.
General District Court in Warren County
The Warren County General District Court is also at 1 East Main Street, Front Royal, VA 22630. It handles traffic violations, misdemeanors, and primary hearings for felony cases. Misdemeanor criminal records from this court -- including convictions, guilty pleas, and traffic-related offenses -- form a significant part of Warren County's criminal history landscape. Cases appealed from this court go to the Circuit Court for a full hearing.
Warren County General District Court records are available online through the statewide case system at eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts/. You can search by party name, case number, or hearing date at no charge. The official court page is at vacourts.gov/courts/gd/Warren/home.html.
The Warren County General District Court page provides contact information and describes the court's role in handling misdemeanor and preliminary criminal matters.
Warren County Sheriff's Office
The Warren County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The Sheriff maintains arrest records for all criminal incidents in Warren County. To get arrest records, contact the Sheriff's Office directly with a written request. The office also keeps the sex offender registry for the county, which is public. For contact details and how to submit requests, check the Warren County government website. Criminal history records compiled from the county's law enforcement activity are also accessible through the Virginia State Police CCRE.
Search Criminal History in Warren County
Virginia's statewide court portals give free access to Warren County criminal case records. Start with the Online Case Information System (OCIS) for a broad statewide criminal and traffic case search. Use eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts/ for General District Court records. The Virginia Courts Case Information System covers both district and circuit courts and lets you select Warren County from a dropdown menu.
For in-person access, go to the Clerk's office at 1 East Main Street during business hours (8:30 AM to 4:30 PM). Bring valid photo ID. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 per document. Mail requests are accepted with written case identification and payment. The Clerk's office can search by party name or case number.
Warren County court records include detailed information on criminal proceedings: arrests, indictments, trials, sentencing, plea agreements, and case dispositions. Civil case files covering lawsuits, contract disputes, and settlements are also maintained by the same office. The Clerk handles all public records access requests for circuit court filings.
Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks
The Virginia State Police CCRE holds criminal history data from across Virginia including Warren County. To request a record, complete Form SP-167, notarize it, and mail it with a $15.00 fee to: Virginia State Police, Civil and Applicant Records Exchange (CARE), 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA 23235. Full instructions and downloadable forms are at vsp.virginia.gov/criminal-record-check/. Visit vsp.virginia.gov to learn more about the VSP's criminal records services.
Under Virginia Code § 19.2-389, criminal history records in the CCRE are accessible for lawful public purposes. Juvenile records are restricted under Virginia Code § 16.1-305. Adoption records are sealed under Virginia Code § 63.2-1246. Mental health records are restricted under the Virginia Health Records Act.
VADOC Inmate Locator
The Virginia Department of Corrections runs a free public inmate locator at vadoc.virginia.gov/general-public/inmate-locator/. Search by name to find out if someone from Warren County is currently serving time in a Virginia state facility. The tool returns basic location and status data. Local jails and federal correctional facilities are not included in this search.
Criminal Records Access in Warren County
Most Warren County court records are public under Virginia law. The Virginia Freedom of Information Act ensures public access to government records. For court records specifically, Titles 16.1 and 17.1 of the Virginia Code govern public access to judicial records. These statutes presume that court records are open for inspection unless a specific exemption applies. The Clerk's office at 1 East Main Street is the primary place to go for circuit court criminal records in Warren County.
Restricted records in Warren County follow standard Virginia exemptions. Juvenile cases are sealed per Virginia Code § 16.1-305. Grand jury proceedings are confidential. Records related to mental health proceedings, ongoing investigations, and sealed or expunged cases are not publicly accessible. Adoption records are sealed under Virginia Code § 63.2-1246. When you request records, the Clerk reviews the file to determine what may be released.
Three ways to get Warren County criminal records: visit the courthouse in person, contact the Clerk's office in writing, or search online through the Virginia Judicial System's portal. In-person and mail requests both require written identification of the case. Online searches are free and do not require registration. For criminal history data from the State Police level, submit Form SP-167 as described above.
Nearby Counties
Warren County is in the Shenandoah Valley and Northern Virginia region. These counties border Warren County and each maintains its own court records system.