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Augusta County public records: common questions

Where to search Augusta County records

Augusta County, Virginia court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Virginia 25th Judicial Circuit and District court jurisdiction map. Check current custody through Middle River Regional Jail inmate information and participating jurisdictions.

Court casesVirginia 25th Judicial Circuit and District court jurisdiction map
Current custodyMiddle River Regional Jail inmate information and participating jurisdictions
Statewide recordsUse the Virginia state-level source described below when available.
Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.

Verified local details

These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.

Augusta County covers approximately 968 square miles and is described by the county as Virginia's second-largest county by area.
The county fully surrounds the independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, which remain separate local governments.
Augusta County is served by Virginia's 25th Judicial Circuit and 25th Judicial District.
The Augusta County Sheriff's Office lists its address as 127 Lee Highway, Verona, Virginia, and states that FOIA requests are generally answered within five working days or extended with notice when necessary.
Middle River Regional Jail lists Staunton, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, Augusta County, and Rockingham County as participating jurisdictions.

Augusta County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Virginia 25th Judicial Circuit and District court jurisdiction map	County or local	Open source	August 18, 2026
Jail and custody	Middle River Regional Jail inmate information and participating jurisdictions	County or local	Open source	August 20, 2026
Police and incident records	Augusta County Sheriff's Office records-request and Virginia FOIA procedures	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Official records	County departments, Circuit Court Clerk, and Sheriff directory	County or local	Open source	Not yet published

How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated August 24, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

If you are checking a Augusta County record, start by identifying which agency created it. Court dockets, municipal cases, jail information, police reports, and state records are separate sources. This page brings those paths together for Augusta County. Augusta County has 78,940 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.

Quick facts

County-equivalent identity: 51-015
Population: 78,940 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Augusta County covers approximately 968 square miles and is described by the county as Virginia's second-largest county by area.
Local detail: The county fully surrounds the independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, which remain separate local governments.
Local detail: Augusta County is served by Virginia's 25th Judicial Circuit and 25th Judicial District.
Local detail: The Augusta County Sheriff's Office lists its address as 127 Lee Highway, Verona, Virginia, and states that FOIA requests are generally answered within five working days or extended with notice when necessary.
Local detail: Middle River Regional Jail lists Staunton, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, Augusta County, and Rockingham County as participating jurisdictions.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Augusta County covers approximately 968 square miles and is described by the county as Virginia's second-largest county by area.
Local detail: The county fully surrounds the independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro, which remain separate local governments.

Where is the new Augusta County Courthouse and which offices moved to Verona?

No reviewed official source for Augusta County establishes one current directory covering every relevant official. Use County departments, Circuit Court Clerk, and Sheriff directory to verify current offices, contacts, and responsibilities.

How do I find an Augusta County Circuit Court or General District Court case?

Augusta County is in Virginia's 25th Judicial Circuit and 25th Judicial District. Circuit and district courts are part of the Virginia court system; the local Circuit Court Clerk handles circuit-court records and filings. Open Virginia 25th Judicial Circuit and District court jurisdiction map for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I contact the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk for records or filings?

Augusta County is served by Virginia's 25th Judicial Circuit and 25th Judicial District. Open Virginia 25th Judicial Circuit and District court jurisdiction map for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.

How do I find someone held at Middle River Regional Jail?

The regional jail source is not county-exclusive, so inmate custody and visitation information must be matched to the correct participating jurisdiction. Check Middle River Regional Jail inmate information and participating jurisdictions for the agency's current custody lookup or contact path; custody information can change quickly.

What are Middle River Regional Jail visitation, mail, phone, and bond procedures?

Middle River Regional Jail lists Staunton, Waynesboro, Harrisonburg, Augusta County, and Rockingham County as participating jurisdictions. Use Middle River Regional Jail inmate information and participating jurisdictions for the detention agency's current visitation, booking, release, and records procedures.

How do I submit a Virginia FOIA request to the Augusta County Sheriff's Office?

The Augusta County Sheriff's Office lists its address as 127 Lee Highway, Verona, Virginia, and states that FOIA requests are generally answered within five working days or extended with notice when necessary. Use Augusta County Sheriff's Office records-request and Virginia FOIA procedures for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.

Are Staunton and Waynesboro county jurisdictions or separate independent cities?

Staunton and Waynesboro are independent cities surrounded by Augusta County. Their police departments, courts, ordinances, and records are separate from Augusta County government and the Augusta County Sheriff's Office. Use Augusta County Sheriff's Office records-request and Virginia FOIA procedures to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.

Jail, booking, and custody records

For current custody information, start with Middle River Regional Jail inmate information and participating jurisdictions. The regional jail source is not county-exclusive, so inmate custody and visitation information must be matched to the correct participating jurisdiction.

Finding Augusta County criminal court records

Start with Virginia 25th Judicial Circuit and District court jurisdiction map for the official Augusta County court path. County: Augusta County government serves the county outside the separately governed independent cities of Staunton and Waynesboro. The county seat is now Verona, with the courthouse at 100 Dick Huff Lane. Court: Augusta County is in Virginia's 25th Judicial Circuit and 25th Judicial District. Circuit and district courts are part of the Virginia court system; the local Circuit Court Clerk handles circuit-court records and filings.

Local courts, citations, and municipal records

Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: Adult custody is handled through Middle River Regional Jail, a regional facility serving Augusta County and other participating jurisdictions. Sheriff's Office records and law-enforcement functions remain county-specific. Municipal: Staunton and Waynesboro are independent cities surrounded by Augusta County. Their police departments, courts, ordinances, and records are separate from Augusta County government and the Augusta County Sheriff's Office.

Local police and incident-report sources

For police or incident records, use County departments, Circuit Court Clerk, and Sheriff directory. The Virginia court source provides court structure and jurisdiction but not a complete live docket or case record; case-specific information should be confirmed with the clerk or applicable court portal.

City pages and jurisdiction boundaries

The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.

Statewide Virginia criminal-record sources

Statewide Virginia sources are separate from Augusta County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.

Official Augusta County and Virginia record sources

For an official starting point, use County departments, Circuit Court Clerk, and Sheriff directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use County departments, Circuit Court Clerk, and Sheriff directory. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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