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Arlington County, Virginia — Public Records

Use this page to find court records, arrest records, and other public records in Arlington County.

⚡ At a Glance

  • Circuit Court Clerk: Arlington County Courthouse, Virginia — Contact the clerk
  • Sheriff: Arlington County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
  • Online search: Virginia Courts — Case Info
  • County seat: Virginia, Virginia
How to use this page: Pick a section below.

Start here: Choose the type of record you need below.

What You Can Find Here

⚖️ Court case records
🔍 Sheriff arrest records and jail information
🏛️ Local court records
📋 Property and vital records contacts
What you will need:
  • Full name of the person or business
  • Case number, if you have one
  • Approximate date or location of the record

Court Records

The Arlington County Circuit Court Clerk maintains records for cases filed in local courts. Office: Arlington County Courthouse, Virginia.

OfficeDetails
Circuit Court ClerkArlington County Courthouse, Virginia
PhoneContact the clerk
Online SearchVirginia Courts — Case Info
⚖️ Virginia Courts — Case Info 🏛️ Virginia Judiciary

Use the link above or call Contact the clerk.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Arlington County come from the arresting agency. The Arlington County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Virginia.

AgencyLocation
Arlington County Sheriff's OfficeVirginia, Virginia
🔍 VSP — Criminal History 📋 Virginia State Police

Contact the Arlington County Sheriff for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

Arlington County maintains other public records through county offices in Virginia.

How to Request Records

In person: Visit Arlington County Courthouse, Virginia. Bring valid ID.

Online: Use Virginia Courts — Case Info.

By mail: Submit a request under Virginia's public records law. Call Contact the clerk.

About Arlington County

Arlington County is in Virginia, county seat: Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Arlington County courthouse?
Arlington County Courthouse, Virginia. Call Contact the clerk.
Can I look up arrests online?
Contact the Sheriff in Virginia or use VSP — Criminal History.
How do I get a court record?
Search at Virginia Courts — Case Info or call Contact the clerk.
What courts does Arlington County have?
Local trial courts as part of the Virginia court system.
Is there a fee?
Many online searches are free. Certified copies may require a fee.
What this page does not show: Not all records are available online.

This page is a guide. All information comes from government sources.

Last updated: April 15, 2026