Warrants are public records in Campbell County, Virginia, pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (VFOIA), Code of Virginia § 2.2-3700 et seq. This legislation establishes the public's right to access governmental records to ensure transparency in governmental functions. The Act specifically designates court records, including warrants, as public documents available for inspection by any Virginia resident.
In Campbell County, warrant information is maintained as part of the judicial record system. These documents become public record once they have been executed or returned to the court. Under Virginia law, certain exceptions may apply to warrants that are part of ongoing investigations or those sealed by judicial order pursuant to Code of Virginia § 19.2-54.
The Campbell County Sheriff's Office and the Campbell County General District Court maintain these records in accordance with state retention schedules established by the Library of Virginia under the Virginia Public Records Act, Code of Virginia § 42.1-76 et seq.
Warrant records maintained by Campbell County authorities typically contain the following information as required by Code of Virginia § 19.2-72:
These records are standardized according to forms approved by the Supreme Court of Virginia and must contain sufficient particularity to identify the accused and the offense charged.
Members of the public may access warrant information in Campbell County through several no-cost methods:
Visit the Campbell County General District Court Clerk's Office located at 732 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588. Public terminals are available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Contact the Campbell County Sheriff's Office at 87 Courthouse Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588, or call (434) 332-9580 to inquire about active warrants.
Utilize the Virginia Judiciary's Online Case Information System, which provides limited access to court case information, including some warrant status information.
Attend public court sessions at the Campbell General District Court, where warrant information may be discussed during proceedings.
Pursuant to Code of Virginia § 2.2-3704, agencies may charge reasonable fees for the actual cost of accessing, duplicating, supplying, or searching for requested records, but basic information inquiries can often be conducted without charge.
The Campbell County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for executing warrants within the county jurisdiction. Sheriff warrants in Campbell County fall into several categories:
The Campbell County Sheriff's Office maintains a dedicated warrants division that processes and serves these legal documents. This division operates from the Sheriff's Office headquarters at:
Campbell County Sheriff's Office
87 Courthouse Lane
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-9580
Campbell County Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff's Office coordinates with the Campbell County Judicial Services and magistrates who are authorized under Code of Virginia § 19.2-71 to issue warrants upon complaint of a law enforcement officer or citizen.
Individuals seeking to determine if they are subject to an active warrant in Campbell County may utilize several official channels:
Contact the Campbell County General District Court Clerk's Office directly at 732 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588, or call (434) 332-5445. Court personnel can verify warrant status using the individual's full name and date of birth.
Visit the Campbell County Magistrate's Office, which operates 24 hours a day, located at 87 Courthouse Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588. Magistrates have access to warrant databases and can provide information on active warrants.
Consult with a licensed Virginia attorney who can make inquiries on behalf of a client through proper legal channels.
Check the Virginia Judiciary's Online Case Information System, which is regularly updated with court case information including warrant status.
Pursuant to Code of Virginia § 19.2-390.3, individuals have the right to inspect and review criminal history record information maintained about themselves by criminal justice agencies, which may include information about outstanding warrants.
Verification of outstanding warrants in Campbell County requires proper identification and may be conducted through the following official procedures:
Submit a formal request to the Campbell County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 87 Courthouse Lane, Rustburg, VA 24588. Requests must include the subject's full name, date of birth, and may require a government-issued photo ID.
Visit the Campbell General District Court Clerk's Office at 732 Village Highway, Rustburg, VA 24588 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). Court clerks can search the court's database for outstanding warrants.
Third parties conducting warrant searches must provide justification for their inquiry and may be limited in the information they can receive due to privacy considerations under Virginia law.
Law enforcement agencies from other jurisdictions may contact the Campbell County Sheriff's Office directly through established inter-agency channels to verify warrant status.
All warrant verification processes are conducted in accordance with the Virginia Criminal Justice Information Systems policies and the Federal Privacy Act of 1974.
Individuals seeking to access warrant records in Campbell County may utilize the following resources:
Campbell County Sheriff's Office
87 Courthouse Lane
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-9580
Campbell County Sheriff's Office
Campbell County General District Court
732 Village Highway
Rustburg, VA 24588
(434) 332-5445
Campbell General District Court
Virginia Department of Social Services - Division of Child Support Enforcement
801 East Main Street
Richmond, VA 23219
(800) 468-8894
Child Support Services