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Lancaster County, Virginia — Public Records

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

⚡ At a Glance

  • Circuit Court Clerk: Lancaster County Courthouse, Virginia — Contact the clerk
  • Sheriff: Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Circuit Court Clerk maintains records for cases filed in local courts. Office: Lancaster County Courthouse, Virginia.

OfficeDetails
Circuit Court ClerkLancaster 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 Lancaster County come from the arresting agency. The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail in Virginia.

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

Contact the Lancaster County Sheriff for local arrest records.

Other Public Records

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

How to Request Records

In person: Visit Lancaster 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 Lancaster County

Lancaster County is in Virginia, county seat: Virginia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Lancaster County courthouse?
Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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