This Is Not a Government Office. We run a private reference site. We cannot pull official documents, file paperwork, or issue certified copies for anyone. For any of those, you need to reach the right Chesapeake government office directly, using the contacts on this page.
Reach the Right Chesapeake Office
Here is where to look for the records most people ask about in Chesapeake. The official offices below can pull files, issue certified copies, and answer case questions.
- Court case files: contact the Chesapeake Clerk of the Circuit Court or the relevant trial court
- Marriage and divorce records: see marriage and divorce records
- Probate, wills, and estates: see probate records
- Arrest and criminal records: see arrest records
- Jail roster: see inmate records
- Active warrants: see warrant records
- Other public records: see public records
Chesapeake Court and Office Contacts
These are the official offices for Chesapeake court and jail records. Call ahead to confirm hours before you visit.
Clerk of the Circuit Court
307 Albemarle Drive, Suite 300A
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-382-3000
Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
General District Court
307 Albemarle Drive, Civic Center
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-382-3100
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
J&DR District Court
301 Albemarle Drive, Second Floor
Chesapeake, VA 23322-5501
757-382-8100
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sheriff & Correctional Center
400 Albemarle Drive
Chesapeake, VA 23322
757-382-6159
Jail open 24 hours; lobby Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.