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Sussex County Background Information

The state of Virginia is home to Sussex County. Back in 2020, Sussex County had a total population of 10,829. The current county seat in Sussex County is Sussex.

The county was formed in 1754.

It is named after the county of Sussex, England.

Sussex County Arrest Records

In Sussex County, the authorities keep arrest records on each crime. Crimes in Sussex County are divided into two primary categories, violent crime and property crime. Sussex County had 15 violent and 87 property crimes back in 2021.

Sussex County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff: Earnest L. Giles, Sr.
20212 Thornton Square Sussex, Virginia 23884 Phone: (434) 246-5000 Fax: (434) 246-5714

Sussex 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 Sussex County. This includes any offender living, working, going to school, or incarcerated in Sussex County. This up-to-date register is then made available to the public, as is the fundamental right of anyone living in Sussex County.

Sussex County Court records

Sussex County criminal, civil, and family cases are all managed by the circuit court system. Court records in Sussex County are taken care of by the court clerk. Sussex County records can be accessed at:

Sussex County Circuit Court
Gary M. Williams, Clerk
P. O. Box 1337
15088 Courthouse Road
Route 735
Sussex, VA 23884
Phone: (434) 246-1017
Fax: (434) 246-2203

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 Sussex County, are managed by the Court of Appeals.

NOTE - Ordinary records in Sussex County can be delivered by mail, email, or fax. On the other hand, official Sussex County records may only be delivered via mail.

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Sussex 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 Sussex County help to collect these records. These counties, such as Sussex 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 Sussex County records. In the past, Sussex 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. Sussex 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 Sussex County can access all public records. The Virginia Freedom of Information Act 1968 gives the general public in Sussex County this fundamental right. In 2000, the Freedom of Information Act was amended. To get hold of these records in Sussex County, a person must enquire at:

Sussex County Circuit Court
Gary M. Williams, Clerk
P. O. Box 1337
15088 Courthouse Road
Route 735
Sussex, VA 23884
Phone: (434) 246-1012
Fax: (434) 246-2203

Nevertheless, these records come at a cost in Sussex County. Sussex County for instance, birth certificates, death records, marriage certificates and divorce records cost $12 for each certificate.

NOTE - The office is only open between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 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. Sussex County insists upon record applications being put in writing.