Clarke County, Virginia Public Records

Clarke County is located in the northern part of the Commonwealth of Virginia, near the Blue Ridge Mountains. The county seat is Berryville. The population of Clarke County is 15,992 according to the 2018 U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The county is spread over an area of 147.3 square miles.

The government of Clarke County, Virginia is composed of a Board of Supervisors, a County Administrator, and various county departments.

The Board of Supervisors is the governing body of the county and is composed of five members elected from the five magisterial districts. The Board of Supervisors is responsible for setting the county's budget, levying taxes, and enacting ordinances.

The County Administrator is appointed by the Board of Supervisors and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county.

The county departments are responsible for providing services to the citizens of Clarke County. These departments include the Sheriff's Office, the Fire and Rescue Department, the Public Works Department, the Planning and Zoning Department, and the Parks and Recreation Department.

The county contains 5 state parks, including Sky Meadows and the Shenandoah River State Park.

Clarke County Virginia Circuit Court is located in Berryville, VA. It has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, and civil cases. The court also has jurisdiction over juvenile and domestic relations cases.