The Honorable Edward F. Jewett, Clerk of the Circuit Court

Welcome and thank you for visiting the Richmond Circuit Court Clerk's Office web page.

The Circuit Court Clerk is charged with more than 800 statutory responsibilities.  The mission of this office is to diligently and professionally serve the needs of the courts, legal community and citizens of the city of Richmond.

We are committed to excellent customer service and will be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns about our policies and procedures.  Please be advised that state law prohibits us from rendering legal advice or recommending specific ways to pursue legal action.

We hope you find this site easily accessible and informative.  We invite you to submit any inquiries to circuitcourtclerkinformation@rva.gov. Please note that correspondence via this email is restricted to general inquiries only and is not intended to be used for any legal matter pertaining to cases filed in our Court nor is it intended for communication with any judge.  Inappropriate email will not be answered or forwarded.

PLEASE NOTE:  Guns, ammunition, sharp objects, glass containers, aerosol cans or bottles, liquids or tools are not allowed in the building. Certain electronic devices are allowed in the building but must be stored according to the provisions of the Standing Order on Electronic Devices. Please read the order in its entirety to ensure your compliance. You may contact the Sheriff's Office (804)646-6600 if you have any questions.

Administration

 Edward F. Jewett, Clerk

 Cecelia Hargrove, Chief Deputy Clerk

 Tonya Hester, In-Court Clerk Supervisor

 Donald Morrison, III, Criminal Section Supervisor

 Shelton Johnson, Civil Section Supervisor

 Andez Hurt, Record Room Supervisor

FOIA Contacts: Edward Jewett or Cecelia Hargrove, Richmond Circuit Court, 400 N 9th St., Richmond, VA 23219