Buchanan County Traffic Case Lookup

Buchanan County traffic court records are on file at the General District Court in Grundy, Virginia. The court handles traffic infractions, moving violations, and related misdemeanor cases for the county. You can look up Buchanan County traffic records online through the Virginia Courts system or contact the combined court clerk's office on Walnut Street for copies and in-person searches.

Buchanan County General District Court

The Buchanan County combined court handles General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations matters from one office in Grundy. Clerk Judith M. Lyall oversees the day-to-day operations. The court falls under the 29th Judicial District of Virginia, which includes Buchanan, Dickenson, Russell, and Tazewell counties. Traffic cases go before the General District side of the combined court.

The mailing address is P.O. Box 654, 1012 Walnut Street, Suite 309, Grundy, VA 24614-0654. The phone number is (276) 935-6526. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The court's official Virginia Judicial System page is at vacourts.gov.

If you have a Circuit Court matter or need to look up a case on appeal, Circuit Court Clerk Hon. Beverly S. Tiller can be reached at (276) 935-6567. The Circuit Court is also at 1012 Walnut Street in Grundy, with hours of 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday.

Buchanan County Court Web Pages

The Virginia Judicial System maintains official pages for both the Circuit Court and the combined court in Buchanan County. The screenshot below shows the Circuit Court page, which provides clerk contact information and links to statewide court resources.

The combined court page covers the General District Court that processes traffic violations in Buchanan County. Use it to find the court's schedule, links to case search tools, and the online ticket payment system.

Both pages are good starting points for traffic court research in Buchanan County. Save the combined court link if you have an active traffic case in Grundy.

Searching Buchanan County Traffic Court Records

Virginia offers free online access to General District Court records through the Virginia Courts Case Information System. Select Buchanan County from the court list and enter the defendant's name exactly as written on the citation. You can also search by case number if you have it. Results include case status, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes.

Most traffic citations are entered into the online system within 10 business days. If the case does not appear right away, try again in a few days. Older cases may not be in the online system and may require an in-person visit or written request to the clerk's office in Grundy.

For in-person searches, go to 1012 Walnut Street, Suite 309, in Grundy. Bring a photo ID. The clerk's office can look up cases and provide copies of records. Written records requests can also be mailed to P.O. Box 654, Grundy, VA 24614. Include the full name of the person the case involves and an approximate case date. Processing time varies.

Note: Traffic court records in Buchanan County are public. You do not need to be a party to the case to request a copy.

Traffic Violations in Buchanan County

Buchanan County General District Court processes traffic infractions and misdemeanors under Virginia state law. The county sits in the mountains of southwest Virginia, and state troopers and local officers actively enforce speed limits on the county's roads and highways. Each citation creates a court record stored at the Grundy courthouse.

Speeding is the most common traffic offense. Virginia sets statewide speed limits under Virginia Code Section 46.2-870. Going 20 mph or more over the posted limit, or exceeding 80 mph in any zone, moves the offense from a simple speeding ticket to a reckless driving charge under Virginia Code Section 46.2-862. Reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, not an infraction. It carries a potential jail sentence and a criminal conviction if not handled carefully.

General reckless driving under Virginia Code Section 46.2-852 covers driving in a way that endangers others, regardless of speed. Both types of reckless driving cases go on your criminal record, not just your driving record. The Virginia DMV also adds six demerit points to your driving history for a reckless driving conviction, compared to three to four points for a standard speeding ticket.

Paying Traffic Fines in Buchanan County

If your citation is prepayable, you can pay online, in person, or by mail. Check the citation itself. If it is prepayable, the Virginia Courts online payment portal lets you pay by credit or debit card. Select Buchanan County from the dropdown, enter your name as shown on the ticket, and pay. A 4% convenience fee applies to all card transactions. Print the final screen as your payment confirmation.

In-person payments are taken at the combined court clerk's office in Grundy during business hours. Payment by mail is also an option. Send a check or money order to the clerk of the court at P.O. Box 654, Grundy, VA 24614. Put your citation number and name in the memo line. Never send cash through the mail.

Traffic infractions tried in Virginia General District Courts carry a base court cost of $51. Failing to appear for a required court date adds a $35 failure-to-appear fee and may result in an additional charge. If you need more time or need to change your court date, contact the clerk's office at least one day before your scheduled appearance. Buchanan County General District Court allows the first two continuances to be granted by the clerk. Any further delay requests go before the judge.

Nearby Counties

Buchanan County sits in southwest Virginia. These neighboring counties each have their own General District Court for traffic cases.