Craig County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Craig County, Virginia; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Craig County public records: common questions
Where to search Craig County records
Craig County, Virginia court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Official Craig County Circuit Court page with 25th Circuit assignment, judges, clerk and court terms.
- Court casesOfficial Craig County Circuit Court page with 25th Circuit assignment, judges, clerk and court terms
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- 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.
- Craig County’s Circuit Court is part of Virginia’s 25th Judicial Circuit.
- The official Circuit Court page lists Sharon P. Oliver as clerk, with the office at 182 Main Street, Suite 4, New Castle, Virginia.
- Craig County Circuit Court terms begin on the last Monday of February and the second Monday of May, September and November.
- The county directory lists Trevor Craddock as sheriff and Matthew Dunne as Commonwealth’s Attorney.
- The county’s FOIA page explains that FOIA provides access to existing county records but does not require the county to create new records or answer general questions.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Official Craig County Circuit Court page with 25th Circuit assignment, judges, clerk and court terms | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Official county Virginia FOIA guidance and public-records request procedures | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | Official county directory for sheriff, circuit clerk and Commonwealth’s Attorney contacts | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | Official Virginia Courts map listing Craig County in the 25th Judicial Circuit | County or local | Open source |
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A useful Craig County records search depends on matching the record to the right custodian. Use the questions below for a fast orientation, then follow the linked court, jail, police, and statewide sources for the authoritative record. Craig County has 4,800 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
- 51-045
- Population
- 4,800 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Craig County’s Circuit Court is part of Virginia’s 25th Judicial Circuit.
- Local detail
- The official Circuit Court page lists Sharon P. Oliver as clerk, with the office at 182 Main Street, Suite 4, New Castle, Virginia.
- Local detail
- Craig County Circuit Court terms begin on the last Monday of February and the second Monday of May, September and November.
- Local detail
- The county directory lists Trevor Craddock as sheriff and Matthew Dunne as Commonwealth’s Attorney.
- Local detail
- The county’s FOIA page explains that FOIA provides access to existing county records but does not require the county to create new records or answer general questions.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Craig County’s Circuit Court is part of Virginia’s 25th Judicial Circuit.
- Local detail: The official Circuit Court page lists Sharon P. Oliver as clerk, with the office at 182 Main Street, Suite 4, New Castle, Virginia.
- Local detail: Craig County Circuit Court terms begin on the last Monday of February and the second Monday of May, September and November.
How can someone contact the Craig County Circuit Court clerk?
No reviewed official source for Craig County establishes a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Official Craig County Circuit Court page with 25th Circuit assignment, judges, clerk and court terms to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
Which Virginia judicial circuit handles Craig County cases?
Craig County has a Circuit Court in Virginia’s 25th Judicial Circuit. Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court matters have separate court functions and records systems. Check Official Virginia Courts map listing Craig County in the 25th Judicial Circuit to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
When are Craig County Circuit Court terms held?
The approved official source set for Craig County does not document a definitive court assignment for every case type. Check Official Craig County Circuit Court page with 25th Circuit assignment, judges, clerk and court terms to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How can someone request a Craig County Sheriff jail-booking or accident report?
Current approved sources for Craig County do not substantiate a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.
How must a person submit a Craig County Sheriff records request?
No reviewed official source for Craig County establishes record-type-specific police request instructions. Use Official county Virginia FOIA guidance and public-records request procedures to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How does Virginia FOIA apply to Craig County records?
The approved official source set for Craig County does not document one response-time and fee rule covering every county agency. Use Official county Virginia FOIA guidance and public-records request procedures for current submission instructions, fees, and response rules.
Which office handles prosecution of Craig County state-law and county-ordinance violations?
Craig County government offices and elected officials handle county administration, prosecution, circuit-court records and sheriff services within county jurisdiction. Use Official county directory for sheriff, circuit clerk and Commonwealth’s Attorney contacts for the local government's current program, location, schedule, fee, or department guidance.
How can someone determine whether a Craig County incident belongs to the Sheriff’s Office or a municipal agency?
Craig County government offices and elected officials handle county administration, prosecution, circuit-court records and sheriff services within county jurisdiction. Use Official county directory for sheriff, circuit clerk and Commonwealth’s Attorney contacts to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
Municipal courts and other local systems
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Craig County Sheriff’s Office is the local contact for county jail-booking records. State or federal custody and records are outside the county Sheriff’s Office scope. Municipal: Municipal police, courts and ordinance records are separate from county offices. Confirm the incorporated locality and responding agency for incidents occurring within a town or other municipality.
Local cities and separate court systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Craig County court and felony records
Start with Official Craig County Circuit Court page with 25th Circuit assignment, judges, clerk and court terms for the official Craig County court path. County: Craig County government offices and elected officials handle county administration, prosecution, circuit-court records and sheriff services within county jurisdiction. Court: Craig County has a Circuit Court in Virginia’s 25th Judicial Circuit. Circuit Court, General District Court and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court matters have separate court functions and records systems.
Police records and public-record requests
For police or incident records, use Official county directory for sheriff, circuit clerk and Commonwealth’s Attorney contacts. Court schedules, judges, clerks and contact details can change; verify directly before relying on them.
Craig County custody and jail information
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The reviewed official pages did not provide a current public inmate roster, jail capacity figure, live custody-status system, or sheriff-specific online records procedure.
Virginia state-level record sources
Statewide Virginia sources are separate from Craig County local records. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Official Craig County and Virginia record sources
For an official starting point, use Official county directory for sheriff, circuit clerk and Commonwealth’s Attorney contacts. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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