Searching Loudoun County Court Records
Most record questions come down to which system to use and which court holds the case. These answers cover the basics of an online search.
How do I search Loudoun County Circuit Court records online?
Use the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System and pick Loudoun Circuit. Choose the division, Civil or Criminal, then search by name, case number, or hearing date. If you use a case number, type the uppercase prefix, CL for civil or CR for criminal. The results show parties, hearings, and disposition. To see the documents in the file, you must visit the Clerk. More is on the court records page.
What court handles felony cases in Loudoun County?
Felony trials are handled by the Loudoun Circuit Court. The General District Court handles felony preliminary hearings and bond settings, but only the Circuit Court can try a felony. The Circuit Court also hears divorce, large civil cases, and wills and estates. The Circuit Court page covers its full jurisdiction and the county's court structure.
Does Loudoun County have a separate county clerk?
No. For court records, Loudoun uses one unified Clerk of the Circuit Court. That office keeps Circuit Court files, land records, probate, marriage licenses, jury services, and historic records. The district courts run their own clerk operations, but there is no separate elected county clerk. See the Clerk of the Circuit Court page for the office details.
Visiting the Loudoun County Courthouse
A courthouse visit takes a little planning, especially with the strict electronics rules. These answers cover where to go and what to bring.
Where is the Loudoun County Courthouse?
The main courthouse is at 18 E. Market Street in Leesburg, where the Circuit Court, J&DR Court, and Clerk's Office sit. The General District Court is nearby at 2 Church Street NE. Clerk hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Clerk of the Circuit Court page lists the address, phone, and mailing address.
Can I bring my phone to the courthouse?
Security treats camera phones, laptops, tablets, smartwatches, and recording devices as unauthorized unless approved. You must store them in lockers or leave them in the car. Weapons, ammunition, sharp objects, mace, pepper spray, glass bottles, and illegal drugs are prohibited. Plan ahead so a device does not delay your visit. The home page covers parking, the shuttle, and entry rules.
Where should I park for court?
Free public parking for standard vehicles under 8 feet 2 inches is at the Pennington Parking Garage and Lot, 210 Church Street NE, Leesburg. The courthouse complex is about three blocks away. A free shuttle runs about every 10 minutes, weekdays from 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Accessible parking is available in the Semones Lot and the Pennington garage. More travel detail is on the home page.
Inmates and the Loudoun County Jail
The county jail has no public online roster, so these answers explain how to verify custody and handle inmate services.
How do I search for an inmate in Loudoun County?
Loudoun does not post a public online jail roster. For current custody, call the Adult Detention Center at 703-777-0405 with the person's full legal name and date of birth. If the person was moved to state prison, use the VADOC locator, and for federal custody, use the Bureau of Prisons locator. The inmate records page covers each step.
Does Loudoun publish a released-inmates list?
No recently released list was found in the official sources. Verify a release by calling the ADC at 703-777-0405. If the person was transferred to state custody, search VADOC, and check the BOP locator for federal releases. Victims can set up notifications through the state NAAVI portal. The released inmates page explains the tools.
How do I send money or mail to an inmate?
The ADC uses three accounts: trust, tablet, and communication. Trust deposits can be made online through ConnectNetwork, at the lobby kiosk, or by phone, using Site ID 100 plus the inmate's name and date of birth. Personal mail goes to an off-site scanning address and must include the booking number. The inmate records page lists the addresses and deposit methods.
Marriage, Divorce, and Probate Records
The Clerk handles marriage and probate, while divorce is a Circuit Court case. These answers cover the common steps.
How do I get a marriage license in Loudoun County?
Both applicants must be 18 or older and appear with a valid government photo ID. The fee is $30, payable by cash or credit card. Loudoun does not require proof of residency, proof of divorce, witnesses, or blood tests. Submit the online application first, then schedule an in-office or virtual appearance appointment. The license is valid for 60 days. See the marriage and divorce records page.
How do I file for divorce in Loudoun County?
Divorce is filed in the Circuit Court. One spouse must have been a Virginia resident for at least six months. For a no-fault uncontested divorce, spouses must be separated at least six months with a property agreement and no children, or at least one year if there are children. The filing fee is $86. The marriage and divorce records page has the full rules.
How do I probate a will in Loudoun County?
Probate is handled by the Clerk of the Circuit Court Probate Division by appointment, at 703-777-0442. Bring the original will, the death certificate, identification, and details about heirs, beneficiaries, and assets. A person has no legal authority to act as executor or administrator until appointed and qualified before the Clerk. The probate records page walks through the process.
Criminal, Traffic, and Warrant Questions
These answers cover arrests, tickets, warrants, and how to clear a record.
How do I search for warrants in Loudoun County?
No official public Loudoun warrant search was found. Check related court cases through the Virginia case system, and call the relevant clerk if a case appears. The Magistrate's Office issues warrants but cannot give legal advice. Avoid unofficial warrant databases. For a criminal warrant, talk to an attorney before appearing. The warrant records page explains the process.
What court handles traffic tickets?
The Loudoun General District Court handles traffic for the towns, county, state police, and airport-authority police. The traffic court is at 2 Church Street NE, Leesburg, phone 703-777-0312. Many traffic cases can be searched online, and some can be prepaid through the state portal. The traffic court records page covers searching, paying, and contesting a ticket.
How do I expunge a Loudoun criminal record?
File an expungement petition with the Circuit Court Clerk if the case qualifies, such as an acquittal, dismissal, nolle prosequi, absolute pardon, or mistaken identity. Loudoun requires one charge per petition, certified disposition copies, a civil cover sheet, service on the Commonwealth's Attorney, and fingerprints by appointment. The fee is $98 per petition. The arrest records page covers expungement in detail.
Are juvenile records public in Loudoun County?
Most are not. Loudoun's J&DR Court states that all juvenile cases are confidential and that the clerk may give only court dates and times by phone. Anything more requires a photo ID and a qualifying reason. State law restricts access to juvenile court files. The court records page explains which records are restricted.