State of Virginia Criminal Records: Criminal Records Guide
State of Virginia Criminal Records: Search Court Cases, Dockets & Public Records
You can search State of Virginia criminal records using the Virginia Judicial System’s official Online Case Information System (OCIS 2.0). This free public system includes criminal and traffic case information from General District Courts, adult criminal cases in Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts, and participating Circuit Courts.
For an official Virginia criminal-history record, use the Virginia State Police SP-167 Criminal History Record Request process. It is separate from the court case search and requires a generated, printed and notarized form submitted for processing.
This is an independent informational guide. CriminalCourtRecord.org is not operated by Virginia State Police, the Supreme Court of Virginia or any state or local government agency.
Where to Search Virginia Criminal Records Online
The correct government system depends on whether you are researching a criminal prosecution, obtaining a certified judgment, checking your personal criminal history or locating someone currently in custody.
| Record needed | Official source | What the source provides |
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| Virginia statewide criminal cases | OCIS 2.0 | Public case information from General District Courts, adult criminal J&DR proceedings and select Circuit Courts. |
| Felony Circuit Court cases | Circuit Court Case Information | Criminal cases in participating Circuit Courts. Individual clerks handle original case documents. |
| Misdemeanors and criminal traffic | General District Court | Misdemeanor cases, qualifying traffic offenses and felony preliminary proceedings. |
| Virginia statewide criminal-history check | Virginia State Police CARE / CCRE | SP-167 criminal-history request, subject to Virginia dissemination laws. |
| Certified criminal judgment or disposition | Clerk of the original criminal court | Official judgment, dismissal, sentencing order or another eligible court document. |
| Virginia prison or supervised offender | Virginia Department of Corrections | Public information about qualifying people in VADOC custody or supervision. |
| Virginia registered sex offender | Virginia State Police Registry | Public registration information within the registry’s legal scope. |
| Federal criminal case in Virginia | Federal PACER | Federal criminal case dockets from the Eastern or Western District of Virginia. |
How to Search Virginia Criminal Records by Name or Case Number
Virginia’s OCIS 2.0 is maintained through the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court of Virginia. It consolidates available public criminal case information from multiple court levels.
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Open the official Virginia statewide search.
Visit Virginia Online Case Information System. If the direct application fails, use the Virginia Judiciary Case Status and Information page.
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Review the public access information.
Follow the system’s current instructions, including any required security or search acknowledgments.
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Select a suitable search method.
The statewide system supports criminal case searching using available identifiers such as defendant name or case number.
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Enter the correct spelling or case identifier.
Use the full legal name or the complete case number when available. Do not assume a person with a similar name is the correct defendant.
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Choose the appropriate court or locality.
When available, narrow the results by the city, county, court type or other displayed criteria.
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Review matching cases.
Compare the court name, case number, charge, hearing date and case status.
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Open the relevant court case.
Read the available case history, hearing settings and recorded court actions.
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Check the final disposition.
Look for whether the charge resulted in a conviction, dismissal, acquittal, nolle prosequi or other outcome.
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Identify the court of final disposition.
If a felony originated in General District Court but was later tried in Circuit Court, the Circuit Court may have the final judgment.
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Request official documents if necessary.
Contact the filing court’s clerk for certified copies, historical files or questions about the record’s accuracy.
Can you search all Virginia counties at once?
OCIS 2.0 provides a statewide search of supported court case information. However, this is not the same as complete coverage of all Virginia courts and their underlying records.
Circuit Court participation is limited, and the case-information pages available from individual Circuit Courts can differ. For a missing case, the local Clerk is the authoritative next contact.
What if the statewide portal will not open?
Some government court applications use browser sessions or redirects. If the direct link fails, open the Virginia Court System’s official Case Status and Information page, then select Online Case Information System-Statewide Search.
You can also use the separate Circuit Court Case Information or General District Court Case Information link from that page.
Virginia Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile Court Records
Virginia’s court system divides criminal matters among several levels. Understanding this distinction is especially important when a defendant initially appeared in one court but received a final judgment in another.
Circuit Court
Virginia Circuit Courts have authority to try felony criminal cases. They also handle appeals from General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts.
For a felony conviction or sentence, the Circuit Court Clerk is typically the relevant document custodian.
General District Court
General District Courts generally handle adult misdemeanors, traffic matters, and felony preliminary hearings.
If a felony is certified for further proceedings, the final felony trial may occur in Circuit Court.
Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court
J&DR District Courts handle juvenile matters and certain family-related adult criminal proceedings.
OCIS 2.0 provides some adult criminal case information, but juvenile delinquency records remain subject to confidentiality restrictions.
Example: Why a Virginia felony may appear in two courts
Suppose a felony charge originates through a General District Court preliminary hearing. The case can then proceed to a grand jury and Circuit Court for trial or disposition.
A statewide search may show the early General District Court proceeding, while the Circuit Court maintains the signed felony judgment.
Therefore, a General District Court entry saying the case was certified does not establish a conviction. It may indicate that the matter was sent forward for additional proceedings.
How to Find Criminal Records in Virginia Cities and Counties
Virginia has an important geographical distinction: many cities operate as independent cities, separate from the surrounding county. Their criminal cases may belong to different courts even when the locations are close together.
| Virginia locality | Search consideration | What to verify |
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| City of Richmond | City of Richmond criminal cases may be filed in the city’s courts. | Do not automatically search Henrico or Chesterfield County for a Richmond City case. |
| Henrico County | Henrico has its own court records. | Confirm whether the incident occurred inside the county rather than Richmond City. |
| Fairfax County | Felony and misdemeanor matters use the appropriate Fairfax County courts. | Do not confuse the county with independent Fairfax City. |
| City of Virginia Beach | Independent city with its own court records. | Search Virginia Beach rather than a neighboring city or county. |
| City of Norfolk | Norfolk cases are handled through the city’s appropriate courts. | Do not substitute Chesapeake or Portsmouth court records. |
| City of Charlottesville | Charlottesville is separate from surrounding Albemarle County. | Find the actual city or county where the charge was filed. |
| Prince William County | Search the courts serving the county and relevant case type. | Use the exact court shown on the warrant, citation or court notice. |
| Loudoun County | Local felony and misdemeanor cases may require different court searches. | Confirm the filing court and case number before ordering documents. |
How to find the original courthouse
- Review the warrant, summons or criminal citation.
- Identify the city or county printed on the document.
- Determine whether the case is a felony, misdemeanor or traffic matter.
- Open the official Virginia Court Directory.
- Find the relevant local Circuit or General District Court.
- Contact its Clerk for the appropriate document or hearing information.
Use the Virginia Judiciary’s official directory rather than assuming every locality uses the same address or telephone number.
Virginia Court Directory and Local Court Information ↗How to Check Virginia Criminal Court Dockets and Hearing Dates
The Virginia Judicial System provides public case information that can include hearing dates, courtroom assignments and recorded events, subject to the individual court’s participation and public-access rules.
The official Case Alert Subscription System (CASS) is associated with OCIS 2.0. It can provide notifications for eligible traffic and criminal cases.
How to check an upcoming court appearance
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Search the criminal case in OCIS 2.0.
Use a known case number or defendant-name search.
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Review the hearing date and court.
Identify the listed locality, time and courtroom if available.
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Check for recent case updates.
A hearing may be continued, moved or otherwise rescheduled.
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Use Case Alert Subscription where available.
The judiciary provides an option to receive eligible court-date and schedule change alerts.
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Confirm important hearings with the Clerk.
Follow an official summons, court order or attorney’s instructions if there is uncertainty.
What does the Virginia CASS reminder system provide?
The Case Alert Subscription System may send email or SMS notifications for qualifying traffic and criminal case updates, including hearing date, time and courtroom changes.
Users can subscribe to eligible individual cases through OCIS 2.0. The availability and timing of alerts depend on the court’s recorded information.
How to Request Virginia State Police Criminal Records Using SP-167
The Virginia State Police maintains the Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE) and processes criminal-history requests through the Civil and Applicant Records Exchange (CARE).
The primary public request form is SP-167 — Virginia Criminal History Record Request. This is not simply a downloadable public case list. The State Police requires a completed form, identity-related information, authorization and applicable payment.
Step-by-step Virginia SP-167 criminal-history request
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Open the Virginia State Police background-check page.
Go to Virginia Criminal History Record Check and read the SP-167 requirements.
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Open the official online form generator.
Use the State Police’s criminal-history application generator.
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Select SP-167.
Choose the appropriate form from the available dropdown options. SP-167 is the ordinary public or individual criminal-history request form.
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Select the requested search type.
Choose Criminal History Search or the appropriate combined service when required.
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Enter the required identifying information.
Provide the subject’s name, date of birth and other fields required by the application.
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Identify who should receive the results.
Complete the Mail Results To section with the permitted recipient.
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Generate and print the form.
Review the information, confirm the application and print the generated SP-167 document.
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Complete the required notarization.
The subject of the search must complete the applicable affidavit and notarized signature. If another person or agency is receiving the result, the required requester signature and notarization must also be completed.
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Include the applicable payment.
The ordinary criminal-history search fee is $15. The combined criminal-history and sex-offender search is $20.
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Mail or deliver the request.
Submit the completed printed form and permitted payment to Virginia State Police, following its current CARE instructions.
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Allow processing time.
The State Police publishes an approximate 15-business-day processing estimate, with usual mail-in turnaround described as 15–20 business days after receipt.
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Main State Police telephone: 804-674-2000
Background-check support: Background_Checks@vsp.virginia.gov
What information does an SP-167 search return?
SP-167 is processed according to Virginia Code §19.2-389 and the State Police’s criminal-history dissemination rules.
Public name-based searches generally provide Virginia conviction information within the authorized disclosure category. The information released to an individual requesting their own history can differ from what another requester is legally entitled to receive.
A name-based result is not equivalent to a fingerprint-verified FBI national history. Likewise, a State Police report is not a certified copy of the actual court judgment.
SP-167 vs. SP-230: What is the difference?
| Virginia form | Who uses it? | Important distinction |
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| SP-167 | Individuals, the general public, eligible private companies and out-of-state requesters. | Requires the applicable consent and notarization. Used for the ordinary criminal-history request process. |
| SP-230 | Eligible Virginia employers and other entities specifically authorized by Virginia law. | Not an unrestricted public form. Generally provides conviction-only name-search information and does not require the same notarization process. |
| SP-325 | Qualifying employers or organizations screening people who work with children, older adults or individuals with disabilities. | A separate authorized national fingerprint-based background-check program. |
Virginia Criminal Records Search Fees in 2026
The public court-search process, Virginia State Police criminal-history request and federally authorized fingerprint screening involve different fees.
| Virginia records service | Published charge | What the fee covers |
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| OCIS 2.0 public court search | Free | Available public criminal case information from supported courts. |
| SP-167 standard criminal-history name search | $15 | Virginia State Police name-based criminal-history request. |
| SP-167 combined criminal-history and sex-offender name search | $20 | Combined name-search service through State Police. |
| Qualifying nonprofit volunteer criminal-history search | $8 | Reduced charge for eligible documented volunteer requests. |
| Qualifying nonprofit volunteer combined search | $16 | Reduced combined-search fee when statutory requirements are met. |
| Authorized Virginia/FBI fingerprint screening | $27 total | $13.75 Virginia component and $13.25 FBI component for an applicable authorized noncriminal-justice screening. Not the ordinary SP-167 fee. |
| Certified criminal court document | Varies by court | Copying, certification and document-retrieval charges. |
| FBI personal Identity History Summary | $18 | Separate national fingerprint-based personal-history request through the FBI. |
How long does a Virginia State Police check take?
The State Police publishes approximately 15 business days for processing an ordinary mailed criminal-history request, with typical processing sometimes described as 15–20 business days from receipt.
There is no guaranteed same-day or expedited State Police service.
If the payment has cleared but the processing period has passed, contact Background_Checks@vsp.virginia.gov with the requested identifying and submission details.
How to Obtain Certified Virginia Criminal Court Records
A court case search can reveal the existence and status of a prosecution. If you need a certified copy of a dismissal, conviction, sentence or other court order, request it from the Clerk of the court that issued the document.
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Locate the correct case.
Use OCIS 2.0 or the appropriate individual court search to find the case number.
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Determine whether it was handled by
General District or Circuit Court.
For a final felony judgment, Circuit Court is generally the relevant records custodian.
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Identify the document you need.
Common requests include a certified judgment of conviction, sentencing order, dismissal order, acquittal-related record or final disposition.
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Contact the local court clerk.
Use the official court directory to obtain the Clerk’s telephone number, mailing address and permitted request methods.
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Confirm record access.
Ask whether the record is available for public copying and whether sealing or confidentiality rules apply.
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Ask for a certified copy if necessary.
Explain whether the document is needed for immigration, licensing, court proceedings or another official purpose.
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Request the exact fee.
Copying and certification rates depend on the court and service. Do not assume the State Police $15 fee is a court document fee.
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Receive and verify the document.
Check the court, case number, judgment, charge, final outcome and certification.
What if a felony started in General District Court?
If the case proceeded to Circuit Court after a preliminary hearing, obtain the final felony judgment from the Circuit Court.
A lower court’s preliminary hearing entry does not establish the final felony outcome.
What if the record is old or archived?
Historical records may be maintained outside the online case-management system. Contact the original court and ask whether the file remains in local custody or has been transferred or retained under another procedure.
Do not treat the absence of an old case from the public search as proof that it never existed.
Virginia Inmate Search, Arrest Records and Sex Offender Registry
Virginia criminal court case information is maintained separately from records held by the Department of Corrections, local sheriffs and police agencies.
Inmate and Supervisee Locator
Virginia DOC provides an official public search for qualifying inmates and supervised individuals.
Search using a DOC ID number or supported name information. The agency says the data is updated daily, but may still contain inaccuracies or delays.
Search Virginia DOC ↗Sheriff and Jail Records
A local jail booking may be held by a county, independent city or regional jail authority.
These records are separate from the court judgment and may involve an arrest before formal criminal charges.
Use the responsible Sheriff’s Office or regional jail operator for current custody information.
Sex Offender Registry
The Virginia Sex Offender and Crimes Against Minors Registry contains publicly available registration information within statutory limits.
It is not a complete record of all Virginia criminal convictions.
Virginia Offender Registry ↗How to obtain a Virginia arrest or police incident report
If you need an actual arrest report, contact the law-enforcement agency that prepared it.
For example, a local incident might have been investigated by a county sheriff, city police department or Virginia State Police. The court clerk does not necessarily maintain the police department’s original investigative report.
Virginia State Police states that its arrest reports are not generally releasable to the public. Other police-record requests remain subject to applicable laws and restrictions.
Federal criminal records in Virginia
Federal criminal cases filed in Virginia are handled by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia.
These prosecutions are not part of Virginia’s state court case-search system. Use the federal judiciary’s PACER service for available public federal dockets.
Search Federal Criminal Cases ↗Virginia Criminal Record Sealing Laws Effective July 1, 2026
Virginia expanded its criminal-record sealing procedures beginning July 1, 2026. These laws created automatic and petition-based processes for certain qualifying charges and convictions.
The provisions are found in Virginia Code §19.2-392.5 and following, with additional guidance from the Virginia State Crime Commission and Virginia State Police.
Which Virginia criminal records may be sealed automatically?
| Record category | General eligibility | Important qualification |
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| Certain misdemeanor convictions | Qualifying offenses include petit larceny, shoplifting, trespassing and disorderly conduct. | Generally subject to a seven-year period and statutory conviction-history conditions. |
| Certain misdemeanor acquittals or dismissals with prejudice | Qualifying cases concluding on or after July 1, 2026. | Generally sealed at case conclusion unless the defendant objects. |
| Certain felony acquittals or dismissals with prejudice | Qualifying cases concluding on or after July 1, 2026. | Requires the defendant’s verbal request and Commonwealth’s Attorney concurrence. |
| Certain older misdemeanor nonconvictions | Qualifying acquittals, nolle prosequi and dismissals. | Criminal-history and lookback-period requirements apply. |
| Certain former marijuana possession offenses | Specified records under former Virginia Code §18.2-250.1. | Different rules apply to other marijuana offenses and record formats. |
| Certain traffic infractions | Qualifying noncriminal traffic infractions. | Statutory timing and exclusions apply. Criminal traffic offenses are different. |
Can a Virginia felony conviction be sealed?
Some convictions may qualify for petition-based sealing, including certain Class 5 and 6 felonies and eligible larceny-related offenses.
Numerous offenses are excluded, including specified serious felonies, violent crimes, sexual offenses and other statutorily prohibited categories.
The exact disposition, offense date, criminal history and applicable waiting period matter.
How to start a petition-based sealing request
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Locate the original criminal case.
Identify the court, case number, offense and final disposition.
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Determine whether automatic sealing applies.
Review the Virginia State Crime Commission’s official explanation of the current sealing laws.
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Check petition eligibility if automatic sealing does not apply.
Some convictions and deferred dismissals may qualify through a petition, subject to numerous legal restrictions.
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Find the relevant court forms.
Virginia Courts publishes dedicated criminal sealing forms and instructions.
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Review the filing court’s requirements.
Ask the Clerk about local procedures, court costs and the appropriate petition.
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Submit the petition if eligible.
Follow the applicable statutory filing, notice and review procedures.
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Retain the court’s decision.
If sealing is granted, keep the signed order and confirm the authorized record-update process.
How can you tell whether a record was automatically sealed?
The State Crime Commission identifies several methods:
- Check whether the case still appears in the public Virginia court index.
- Contact the court clerk responsible for the case.
- Request your Virginia State Police criminal-history record, which may include a sealing indicator.
However, a case that disappears from an online search is not automatically proof of sealing. Older records can also become unavailable because of lawful records-retention procedures.
How to Read Virginia Criminal Court Dispositions
Criminal case records can contain multiple charges, hearing events and legal decisions. A recorded charge is not necessarily the final offense of conviction.
| Virginia court term | What it generally means | What to verify |
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| Warrant or charging document | A formal allegation or criminal process. | Whether the charge proceeded to prosecution and its final outcome. |
| Preliminary hearing | An early proceeding to consider probable cause for certain felony charges. | Whether the matter was dismissed, certified or sent to Circuit Court. |
| Certified to grand jury | A matter was sent forward for possible felony proceedings. | The later Circuit Court record. Certification does not prove guilt. |
| Indictment | A grand jury’s formal criminal charge. | Plea, trial outcome and final judgment. |
| Nolle prosequi | A prosecutor’s decision not to proceed on a charge at that time. | The precise order and whether additional proceedings exist. |
| Dismissed | A charge or case was dismissed. | Whether dismissal was with prejudice, without prejudice or part of a deferred process. |
| Not guilty / acquitted | A not-guilty determination for the specified charge. | All counts and the final order. |
| Guilty / convicted | A conviction or adjudication of guilt. | The offense, sentence and any subsequent modification or appeal. |
| Case closed | Administrative status of a court case. | Do not infer the exact outcome from the closed status alone. |
How to Correct an Inaccurate Virginia Criminal Record
A criminal-history report can show an incorrect name, an outdated charge, incomplete disposition information or an entry that belongs to someone else.
You should first determine which source contains the alleged error. The criminal court and Virginia State Police maintain different records.
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Obtain the record containing the error.
Request the relevant State Police history or locate the public court record.
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Identify the exact disputed information.
Note the arresting agency, date, charge and case number.
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Contact the court if the disposition is inaccurate.
Obtain the final signed judgment or order where available.
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Contact the arresting agency.
Virginia State Police directs individuals who believe their criminal-history record contains incorrect information to the arresting agency.
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Use the CCRE record challenge process if appropriate.
Virginia State Police provides a record challenge contact for reviewing the accuracy or completeness of its criminal history.
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Provide supporting documentation.
Submit the appropriate certified court disposition or corrected order through the agency’s authorized process.
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Confirm the result.
Ask the relevant agency whether the information has been corrected and obtain a current record if needed.
Telephone: 804-674-6723
Background-check questions: Background_Checks@vsp.virginia.gov
Why can a Virginia criminal case disappear from online search?
| Problem | Possible reason | Recommended next step |
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| Felony not found in OCIS | The Circuit Court may not participate in the online statewide system. | Contact that Circuit Court Clerk or use its local case-search system. |
| Misdemeanor case missing | Incorrect locality, name spelling or record-access restriction. | Search the correct General District Court and confirm with its Clerk. |
| General District felony entry shows no final conviction | The felony may have proceeded to Circuit Court. | Find the corresponding Circuit Court record. |
| Old court case no longer appears | The record may be archived, retained elsewhere or lawfully destroyed. | Contact the original court about historical case records. |
| Previously available record is sealed | Automatic or petition-based sealing may restrict public access. | Ask the court about authorized access or sealing confirmation. |
| Virginia State Police history and court docket differ | Reporting, data entry or update differences. | Obtain the certified disposition and use the appropriate record challenge. |
| State portal does not show federal charges | Federal and state courts have separate databases. | Use federal PACER. |
| Jail booking exists but no conviction | An arrest does not necessarily lead to conviction. | Review the court case and final disposition. |
Can Virginia Criminal Records Be Used for Employment Background Checks?
Public criminal court information can help identify cases, recorded charges and case outcomes. It is not automatically the same as a legally authorized criminal-history background check.
Virginia restricts dissemination of criminal-history information under Virginia Code §19.2-389. Authorized employers or agencies may have specific eligibility and consent requirements.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act also establishes requirements for certain employment, housing and other consumer background reports.
How does Virginia’s 2026 sealing law affect employers?
Virginia’s expanded sealing law generally restricts many employers and other entities from requesting disclosure of sealed offenses. However, several exceptions remain for specified employment, federal requirements and other authorized purposes.
A sealed offense does not automatically restore firearm rights or other rights that require a separate legal process.
The official Virginia State Crime Commission sealing FAQ explains the disclosure restrictions and statutory exceptions.
When researching a public criminal record, verify the person’s identity and final disposition. Do not treat a same-name case, pending allegation or dismissed charge as proof of conviction.
FTC Background Check Rights ↗State of Virginia Criminal Records FAQs
1. How do I search Virginia criminal records online?
Use Virginia’s official Online Case Information System (OCIS 2.0) through the Virginia Judiciary. Search available criminal cases using the supported name or case-number fields. The system includes General District Courts and participating Circuit Courts.
2. Is the Virginia criminal court records search free?
Yes. Virginia provides free public court case information through its official judicial search systems. However, State Police criminal-history reports, certified copies and other records services can involve fees.
3. Can I search Virginia criminal records statewide?
OCIS 2.0 supports statewide searches of available criminal case information. It includes General District Court cases, certain adult J&DR criminal cases and participating Circuit Courts. It does not contain every Virginia court record.
4. Where can I find Virginia felony criminal records?
Felony trials are handled in Virginia Circuit Courts. You may find available case information through OCIS or Circuit Court Case Information. For the final felony judgment, contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court where the case was filed.
5. Where can I find Virginia misdemeanor court records?
General District Courts generally handle adult misdemeanor criminal proceedings. Use OCIS 2.0 or the local General District Court case-information search.
6. How much does a Virginia State Police criminal-history check cost?
The standard SP-167 name-based criminal-history search costs $15. The combined criminal-history and sex-offender search costs $20. Other authorized fingerprint-based checks have separate fees.
7. How do I request a Virginia State Police SP-167 report?
Open the Virginia State Police criminal-history form generator, select SP-167, enter the required information, print the form, complete the applicable notarization and submit it with payment according to the State Police instructions.
8. How long does a Virginia criminal background check take?
Virginia State Police publishes an approximate 15-business-day processing time for ordinary mailed requests, with a usual turnaround of around 15–20 business days after receipt. It does not offer same-day or expedited service.
9. How do I obtain a certified Virginia criminal court record?
Contact the Clerk of the court that handled the criminal case. Provide the case number and identify the judgment, dismissal, sentencing order or final disposition needed. Copying and certification charges may apply.
10. Can Virginia criminal records be sealed in 2026?
Yes. Expanded Virginia criminal-record sealing laws took effect on July 1, 2026. They permit automatic or petition-based sealing for specified qualifying offenses, subject to statutory exclusions and other requirements.
11. Why can’t I find a Virginia criminal case online?
The case may belong to a nonparticipating Circuit Court, be older than the online system, use a different locality or name spelling, or be sealed or confidential. Contact the original court for clarification.
12. How do I correct an inaccurate Virginia criminal record?
Obtain the relevant court disposition, then contact the arresting agency or use the Virginia State Police CCRE record challenge procedure. The CCRE Record Challenge Section can be reached at 804-674-6723.
State of Virginia Criminal Records: Official Links
Virginia Court Case Searches
- Virginia Judiciary — Case Status and Information
- Virginia OCIS 2.0 — Statewide Criminal Court Case Search
- Virginia Circuit Courts — Felony Records and Case Information
- Virginia General District Courts — Criminal and Traffic Cases
- Virginia Court Self-Help — Find Your Court
- Virginia Court Self-Help — Criminal Records Questions
Virginia State Police Criminal History
- Virginia State Police — Criminal History Record Check
- State Police — SP-167 / SP-230 Form Generator
- Virginia State Police — Official Forms and Applications
- Virginia Criminal Procedure — Criminal History and Records
Virginia Criminal Record Sealing
- Virginia State Crime Commission — Sealing Laws Effective July 1, 2026
- Virginia State Crime Commission — Criminal Record Sealing FAQs
- Virginia State Police — Petition-Based Sealing
- Virginia Judicial System — Criminal Sealing Forms
- Code of Virginia — Automatic Sealing of Certain Convictions
- Code of Virginia — Petition-Based Sealing of Certain Records