Albemarle County, Virginia Public Records

Albemarle County is located in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is home to over 107,000 residents. It is governed by the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors. The Board is comprised of five members elected from the five magisterial districts within the county.

The county seat is located in Charlottesville, Virginia, and the county government operates out of a number of facilities, including the County Office Building, the David J. McCue Courthouse and the County Governmental Complex.

The county is responsible for the management of the Albemarle County Public Schools, Albemarle County Parks and Recreation, the Albemarle County Public Library, and the Albemarle County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services.

Albemarle County is served primarily by the Albemarle County Circuit Court. This court is responsible for civil matters such as domestic relations, custody disputes, contracts, and real estate issues. The court also hears Felony and misdemeanor criminal cases originating within the county. The County also has a General District Court located in Charlottesville, VA. This court deals with small claims, as well as traffic and criminal misdemeanors and hearings for felonies and juveniles. The General District Court is also responsible for the issuance of criminal and civil warrants.