Craig County Background Information
The state of Virginia is home to Craig County. Back in 2020, Craig County had a total population of 4,892. The current county seat in Craig County is New Castle.
The county was founded in 1851.
It is named for Robert Craig, a 19th-century Virginia congressman.
Craig County Arrest Records
In Craig County, the authorities keep arrest records on each crime. Crimes in Craig County are divided into two primary categories, violent crime and property crime. Craig County had 6 violent and 29 property crimes back in 2021.
Craig County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff: Trevor Craddock
182 Main Street Suite 1
New Castle, VA 24127
Phone: (540) 864-5127
Email: craigsheriff@craigcountyva.gov
Craig County Criminal Records
Each individual registered sex offender in the state of Virginia should be included on an up-to-date police list, including those in Craig County. This includes any offender living, working, going to school, or incarcerated in Craig County. This up-to-date register is then made available to the public, as is the fundamental right of anyone living in Craig County.
Craig County Court Records
Craig County criminal, civil, and family cases are all managed by the circuit court system. Court records in Craig County are taken care of by the court clerk. Craig County records can be accessed at:
Circuit Court
Sharon P. Oliver, Clerk
182 Main Street, Suite 4
New Castle, VA 24127
Phone: (540) 864-6141
Fax: (540) 864-7471
Email: spoliver@vacourts.gov
The Court of Appeals has the power to oversee any lower court case in which one party appeals in Virginia. The 95 superior and trial courts across the 95 counties, including Craig County, are overseen by the Court of Appeals.
NOTE - Ordinary records in Craig County can be delivered by mail, email, or fax. On the other hand, official Craig County records may only be delivered via mail.
Craig County Public Records
Vital records are kept on each resident in Virginia. These records record a person's most pivotal life events. Marriages, divorces, births, and deaths are all recorded in these vital files. Counties such as Craig County help to collect these records. These counties, such as Craig County, are usually put in charge of gathering reports and sending copies to the state government.
Virginia requires all county clerks to collect marriage records. The Virginia Family History Library collects all Craig County records. In the past, Craig County has also been in charge of amassing birth and death records. Birth certificates, death certificates, divorce decrees, marriage licenses, divorce certificates, and marriage certificates make up the major vital records. Craig County records are kept in a central registry, along with all other vital records. These records can then be used for statistical analysis.
The general public in Craig County can access all public records. The Virginia Freedom of Information Act 1968 gives the general public in Craig County this fundamental right. In 2000, the Freedom of Information Act was amended. To obtain these records in Craig County, a person must enquire at:
Circuit Court
Sharon P. Oliver, Clerk
182 Main Street, Suite 4
New Castle, VA 24127
Phone: (540) 864-6141
Fax: (540) 864-7471
Email: spoliver@vacourts.gov
Nevertheless, these records come at a cost in Craig County. Craig County for instance, birth certificates, death records, marriage certificates and divorce records cost $12 for each certificate.
NOTE - The office is only open between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 P.M EST on Monday - Friday. Those looking to request files must also bring some form of photo identification. State IDs and driver's licenses will do just fine. Craig County insists upon record applications being put in writing.
