Henry County, Virginia Public Records

Henry County is located in the Commonwealth of Virginia and is part of the Southside Virginia region. The county seat is Martinsville. The county was established in 1777.

The county is governed by a seven-member Board of Supervisors, elected from single-member districts. The board is responsible for setting policy and enacting laws and regulations. The county is also served by a constitutional officer, the Sheriff, who is elected to a four-year term.

The county is served by the Henry County Public Schools system, which includes seven elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The county is also home to several private schools.

The economy of Henry County is largely based on manufacturing, with major employers including Bassett Furniture Industries, Fieldcrest Cannon, and Stanley Furniture. The county is also home to several wineries and vineyards.

The county is served by the Martinsville-Henry County Regional Airport, which offers daily flights to Charlotte, North Carolina. The county is also served by several major highways, including Interstate 85, U.S. Route 58, and U.S. Route 220.

Henry County General District Court is located in Martinsville, VA. The court has jurisdiction over civil cases involving amounts up to $25,000, traffic violations, criminal misdemeanors, and preliminary hearings in felony cases. The court also has jurisdiction over landlord-tenant disputes, small claims, and protective orders.