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Virginia Beach City County, VA Public Records

Per Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), City of Virginia Beach residents can request, inspect, and copy public records. The easiest way to obtain public records in the city is by submitting an FOIA request online. It's important to note that public records such as birth and death certificates, court records, and land deeds are not obtained by submitting an FOIA request. Those seeking access to these records must contact the custodian of the specific record in the city.

All vital records can be obtained from the Vital Records Division of the Virginia Department of Health. Residents may obtain records from the department online or in person at 2001 Maywill Street, Suite #101 Richmond. Interested persons may call (804) 662-6200 for more information concerning the requirements for obtaining records. The City's Circuit Court Clerk maintains Virginia Beach Independent City land records. Residents may obtain records of deeds by visiting the Clerk's Office at 2425 Nimmo Pkwy, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The Clerk's Office is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Courts in Virginia Beach City County

Court Records in Virginia Beach City County, Virginia

The City of Virginia Beach is served by a robust trial court system comprising the Circuit Court, the General District Court, and the Juvenile/Domestic Relations Court. All documents, information, data, or other items created, collected, received, or maintained by any of these courts in the city in connection with a particular case are maintained as court records. City residents can view court records by visiting the courthouse where a case was handled.

Alternatively, the public can access court records remotely using the statewide online case information system. Furthermore, residents may obtain a copy of criminal records in the city by submitting a criminal record form to the Virginia State Police Department.

Court Name:
Address:
City:
Virginia Beach Circuit Court
2425 Nimmo Parkway
Virginia Beach

Jails and Prisons in Virginia Beach City County

Find Inmate Search and Jail Records in Virginia Beach City County, Virginia

In the City of Virginia Beach, jail records, including inmate information, are presumed to be open records. These records are only withheld if a specific statutory exemption applies. The City of Virginia Beach is served by both an adult correctional center and a juvenile correctional center. Residents can obtain records about inmates in these facilities by contacting the jail administrators. To locate an inmate in the city's adult correctional center, call (757)385-2131.

Similarly, residents may find out who is in jail in the juvenile correctional center by calling (757)385-1220. Those who wish to locate an inmate in any of the state's correctional facilities can use the Virginia Department of Corrections inmate locator. This portal allows users to search using the inmate's name or the seven-digit inmate ID number.

Jails and Prisons Name:
Address:
City:
Virginia Beach Correctional Center
2501 James Madison Blvd
Virginia Beach

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