SCOTT COUNTY · PUBLIC-RECORDS TRANSPARENCY GRADE
A
20/24
Scott County gets an A.
Virginia FOIA gives 5 business days with the Virginia FOIA Council as advisory body. Courts run a unified online case-information portal. Booking photos public default; $15 criminal history is below national median.
Note: Statewide grade applies — no separate local grade yet computed for Scott County.
COMPUTED 2026-06-14 18:40 UTC · SCORE 20/24
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FBI.gov
FBI Wanted
U.S. Courts
BOP Inmate Locator
STATUS LEGEND: LIVE = HTTP 200-399 · WARN = 4xx · DEAD = 5xx · PENDING = checker could not reach (may still be live in browser)
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- → https://www.fbi.gov [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 18:25 UTC]
- → https://www.fbi.gov/wanted [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 18:25 UTC]
- → https://www.uscourts.gov/ [LIVE · HTTP 206 · 2026-06-14 18:25 UTC]
- → https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ [LIVE · HTTP 200 · 2026-06-14 18:25 UTC]
Method: Live source health verified against official government portals at the timestamp shown. Grade computed from a six-criterion rubric (records access, fees, turnaround, e-filing, mugshot policy, body-cam release). How we grade →
Live · FBI Most Wanted · VA Field Offices (Statewide)
Currently Wanted by the FBI
Active FBI cases from the VA field office (statewide). Data: api.fbi.gov, refreshed every 6 hours.
Wanted
MICHAEL TIMOTHY PUCKETT
Wanted
T'KHIRA MONIQUE BROWLEY
Wanted
JAMES EDWARD "SCOOTER" BYRD
Wanted
MEREDITH ROSE WALKER
Source: FBI.gov · Wanted
Live · NCMEC Missing Children · VA
Children Missing From Virginia (Statewide)
Active Virginia cases from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (statewide feed). Refreshed every 6 hours.
Jayden Williams (VA)
Ashley Lopez (VA)
Jahlaya Dozier (VA)
Jenifer Mazariegos-Marroquin (VA)
Tiffany Robinson (VA)
T'naajsha-D'abreia Sims (VA)
Source: NCMEC · National Center for Missing & Exploited Children · If you have information, call 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Recent Virginia Court Cases
Most recent Virginia court filings indexed across districts and counties.
| Docket | Parties | Indexed |
|---|---|---|
| BANKRUPTCY 26-71557 | Vernon Damonz Winnegan | 06/14/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50194 | Justo Antonio Mazariegos Agustin | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-70643 | Alexander Cade and Brittany N. Cade | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-10818- | Rafael Cesar Perez | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32464 | Airelle Chauntell Jackson | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11443 | Janette Rolonda Seaborn | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-50595 | Mycaela Andrea Clark | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-32465 | Christine Antonia Blowe | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11438 | Mathew Joseph Ball | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11439 | Samantha Edi Maria Jeffers | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11440 | Imauri Ann Smith | 06/13/2026 |
| BANKRUPTCY 26-11441 | Jocelyn Sophia Zepeda Perdomo | 06/13/2026 |
Cities in Scott County
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Cited Answers · Verified Sources
Common Questions
Answers verified against official agency websites and state statutes.
How do I look up a court case in Scott?▼
To look up a court case in Scott County, VA, contact the Scott Circuit Court at 202 W. Jackson Street, Suite 102, Gate City, VA 24251 (276-386-7341) for felonies, civil, family, and probate. The Scott General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims. Online case search is available through the Virginia Courts Case Information System at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/. Free name and case-number search returns scheduled hearings, filings, and dispositions. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700) governs disclosure. Certified copies cost $2.50 per page plus $1 certification. Sources: VA Courts (https://www.courts.state.va.us/), Scott County (https://www.scottcountyva.com/).
What's the way to search for inmates in Bristol?▼
To search for inmates in Bristol, VA (independent city), contact the Bristol Virginia Police Department at 30 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, VA 24201 (276-645-7400) and the Bristol Sheriff's Office at 497 Cumberland Street, Bristol, VA 24201 (276-645-7400). Bristol is a small independent city; many detainees are held at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail at https://swvrja.org/. For state-prison inmates from Bristol, use the VA Department of Corrections inmate locator at https://vadoc.virginia.gov/inmates-and-supervisees/. The Federal BOP locator at https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/ covers federal facilities. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700) governs disclosure. Sources: Bristol VA (https://www.bristolva.org/), SWVRJA (https://swvrja.org/).
How do I look up a court case in Scott?▼
To look up a court case in Scott County, VA, contact the Scott Circuit Court at 202 W. Jackson Street, Suite 102, Gate City, VA 24251 (276-386-7341) for felonies, civil, family, and probate. The Scott General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims. Online case search is available through the Virginia Courts Case Information System at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/. Free name and case-number search returns scheduled hearings, filings, and dispositions. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700) governs disclosure. Certified copies cost $2.50 per page plus $1 certification. Sources: VA Courts (https://www.courts.state.va.us/), Scott County (https://www.scottcountyva.com/).
Where do I search court records in Hampton?▼
To search court records in Hampton, VA, the Hampton Circuit Court at 101 King's Way Mall, Hampton, VA 23669 (757-727-6105) handles felonies, civil, and family cases; the Hampton General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims. Online search is available through the Virginia Courts Case Information System at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/. Free name and case-number search returns scheduled hearings, filings, and dispositions. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700) governs disclosure. Certified copies cost $2.50 per page plus $1 certification. Sources: VA Courts (https://www.courts.state.va.us/), Hampton (https://hampton.gov/).
How do I look up a traffic ticket in Galax?▼
To look up a traffic ticket in Galax, VA, contact the Galax General District Court at 753 East Stuart Drive, Galax, VA 24333 (276-236-8731), which handles traffic violations within the city. Online case search is available through the Virginia Courts Case Information System at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/. Free name and case-number search returns scheduled hearings and ticket status. Pay tickets online at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/landing. Standard fees vary by violation. Virginia FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700) governs disclosure. Sources: VA Courts (https://www.courts.state.va.us/), Galax (https://www.galaxva.com/).
How do I find out if someone is divorced in Charlottesville?▼
To find out if someone is divorced in Charlottesville, VA, contact the Charlottesville Circuit Court Clerk at 315 East High Street, Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434-970-3766). Divorce decrees become public records once filed under VA FOIA (Va. Code §2.2-3700), unless sealed. Search Virginia Courts case records at https://eapps.courts.state.va.us/ocis/. Certified copies of decrees cost $2.50 per page plus $1 certification at the Circuit Court. The VA Office of Vital Records at https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/vital-records/ does NOT issue divorce certificates — they're only available from the issuing Circuit Court Clerk. Sources: Charlottesville Circuit Court (https://www.charlottesville.gov/), VA Courts (https://www.courts.state.va.us/).
📊 Public Data Sources for Scott County, VA
Aggregated from federal agencies (DOJ, FBI, EPA, IRS, CFPB, HHS-OIG, FDIC, NPPES) and local arrest feeds. All sources public-domain.
🔎 Crime Data & Public Safety Sources
Direct lookups · Scott County, VA · external links open in new tab
Official Crime Statistics & Registries
.GOVFBI Crime Data Explorer
Official UCR / NIBRS crime stats for VA
.GOVNSOPW (Sex Offender Registry)
DOJ — search all 50 state registries
.GOVBureau of Justice Statistics
DOJ's primary criminal-justice data agency
.GOVCDC WISQARS
Injury, violence & fatality stats by county
.GOVUS Marshals 15 Most Wanted
Federal fugitives
.GOVATF Most Wanted
Firearms, arson & explosives fugitives
Interactive Crime Maps
Federal Agency Lookups (VA)
.GOVEPA ECHO
Environmental violations & enforcement by facility
.GOVNPPES NPI Registry
Search healthcare providers in VA
.GOVFDIC BankFind
FDIC-insured banks in VA
.GOVCFPB Consumer Complaints
Financial-product complaints database
.GOVOFAC Sanctions Search
US Treasury sanctions list
.GOVSEC EDGAR
Public-company filings in VA
.GOVIRS Tax-Exempt Search
501(c)(3) nonprofit lookups
.GOVUS Census Bureau
Demographics & statistics for VA
📰 Recent Federal Law Enforcement News 8 items
Statewide (VA) — federal-news feed scoped to state
FBI-Richmond
FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Richmond
FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Norfolk
FBI-Richmond
🚔 Recent Public Arrest Records 10
| Name | Date | Agency |
|---|---|---|
| ADDISON KYLEE | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| HALL TROY | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| WILLIS RYAN | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| WATERS DEMETRICE | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| WILSON DEMARIO | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| HINES TRAVON | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| CANNON ALDEN | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| HICKLIN WALTER | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| RIDDICK WILLIAM | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
| HALL TROY | 2026-05-21 | Norfolk Police |
🏥 Healthcare Providers (NPPES) 8
Statewide (VA) — no city filter applied
| Name | City |
|---|---|
| STEPHEN KAUFFMAN | ALEXANDRIA |
| ANDREW VINCENT | WINCHESTER |
| PHILIP O'DONNELL | WINCHESTER |
| WILLIAM LYTH | NEWPORT NEWS |
| RODRIGO HURTADO | ALEXANDRIA |
| NARENDRA DESAI | FAIRFAX |
| PETER WILCOX | HAYES |
| SCOTT TRAPP | RICHMOND |
🏭 EPA Regulated Facilities 8
| Facility | City |
|---|---|
| MCCLAIN CHARLENE RESIDENCE STP | GATE CITY |
| TILSON JESSICA RESIDENCES STP | DUFFIELD |
| NATURAL TUNNEL STATE PARK | |
| COLE THOMAS DONALD LEE RESIDENCE STP | DUFFIELD |
| DANIEL BOONE OFFICE COMPLEX SEWER PLANT | GATE CITY |
| ROADSIDE MISSION BAPTIST CHURCH STP | GATE CITY |
| DUFFIELD INDUSTRIAL PARK WWTP | DUFFIELD |
| SCOTT CO BROAD OF SUPERVISORS | GATE CITY |
💰 CFPB Consumer Complaints 6
Statewide (VA) — CFPB data not available below state level
| Date | Company | Issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Problem with a company's investigati |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | TRANSUNION INTERMEDIAT | Incorrect information on your report |
| 2026-05-21 | Kriya Capital, LLC | Attempts to collect debt not owed |
| 2026-05-21 | NAVY FEDERAL CREDIT UN | Improper use of your report |
| 2026-05-21 | CCS Financial Services | Written notification about debt |
⛔ HHS-OIG Excluded Individuals 8
Statewide (VA) — no city filter applied
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| ALLERGY AND ASTHMA ASSOCIATES | 1128a1 |
| ASSOCIATED HEALTH SERVICES | 1128a1 |
| ATLANTIC HEALTH CARE, INC | 1128b7 |
| CHILHOWIE CAB COMPANY | 1128a1 |
| DC PAIN CENTER, INC | 1128b8 |
| FAMILY FOOT SPECIALISTS, LTD | 1128b8 |
| GERIATRIC PSYCHOLOGICAL SVCS | 1128b7 |
| HCMF CORPORATION | 1128a1 |
🎗 IRS Tax-Exempt Nonprofits 8
Statewide (VA) — no city filter applied
🏛️ Latest Government Feeds 12
Direct from VA state + federal sources · no aggregators
State AG
What Virginians Are Seeing: Attorney General Jay Jones Shares Weekly Roundup of Actions Taken
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Norfolk sailor sentenced to 10 years in prison for sexually exploiting a minor
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Missouri Couple Sentenced for Abducting and Sexually Abusing 13-Year-Old They Groomed Online
Jun 12, 2026
doj_news
Philadelphia man sentenced to 11 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine
Jun 12, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jay Jones Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump Administration's Arbitrary Conditions on Critical Food Security Funding
Jun 11, 2026
FBI Field Office
DOJ, FBI Disable 13 Websites Backed by Suspected Chinese Agents That Sought Sensitive U.S. Information from Security Clearance Holders
Jun 11, 2026
State AG
Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships
Jun 10, 2026
FBI Field Office
Federal Judge Convicts Sex Offender on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges
Jun 10, 2026
Federal Circuit
QUOTE – Furniture procurement, delivery & installation – Cincinnati, OH
Jun 11, 2026
Federal Agency
FTC Files Contempt Motion Against Amare Global and Three Individuals Over Unsubstantiated Health Claims
Jun 12, 2026
Sources: state appellate courts, state AGs, DOJ, SEC, FTC, FDA, DOL, Federal Reserve, OCC, and more. Direct from .gov — never aggregated.
Recent News in Scott County
Public-safety and law-enforcement headlines relevant to this area.
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Virginia man wanted for murder nabbed in Church Hill
A man who was charged in a second-degree murder in Sullivan County was nabbed Tuesday afternoon in the parking lot of a Church Hill business.
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VDH: Additional pediatric cancer cases included in Scott County research, no cluster found
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) released an updated report about pediatric cancer rates in Scott County, Virginia, on Friday. The update includes preliminary 2024 ...
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Scott County family concerned after cancer cluster study
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Families in Scott County are still concerned that a cancer cluster is present days after the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) ruled there wasn’t one. …
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Families question findings of Scott County cancer investigation
The Virginia Department of Health has released new data from its ongoing review of childhood cancer cases in Scott County.News 5’s Natalea Hillen spoke with par ...
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Scott County area firefighter loses life while responding to wildfire
SCOTT COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — A Scott County resident and part-time firefighter passed away on Saturday while fighting a wildfire near Garland Drive in the county, the Virginia Depart…