Buckingham County Traffic Court Records

Buckingham County traffic court records are stored at the General District Court on West James Anderson Highway in Buckingham, Virginia. The court processes traffic violations, infractions, and misdemeanor traffic offenses for the county. Use the Virginia Courts online system to search Buckingham County traffic records, or visit the courthouse in person to request copies and check case status.

Buckingham County General District Court

Buckingham County has a combined General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. Clerk Danelle C. Walker manages court records for both divisions. The court falls under the 10th Judicial District of Virginia, which includes Appomattox, Buckingham, Charlotte, Cumberland, Halifax, Lunenburg, Mecklenburg, and Prince Edward counties. Traffic cases are heard in the General District division.

The mailing address is P.O. Box 127, 13049 W. James Anderson Hwy., Buckingham, VA 23921. The phone is (434) 969-4755. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:15 PM. The court requires photo ID for all record requests, and requests must be submitted in writing. The official court page is at vacourts.gov.

Circuit Court Clerk Hon. Justin D. Midkiff handles Circuit Court matters at the nearby address of 13061 W. James Anderson Hwy., P.O. Box 107, Buckingham, VA 23921. The Circuit Court phone is (434) 969-4734, and hours run 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The Circuit Court page is at vacourts.gov.

Buckingham County Court Online Pages

Both the Circuit Court and combined court in Buckingham County have official pages on the Virginia Judicial System website. The Circuit Court page is shown below and includes clerk contact details and links to case lookup tools.

The combined court page for Buckingham County shows the General District Court, which is where most traffic violation cases are filed and heard.

Use these pages to find current court contact information, access the online case search system, and link to the online payment portal for prepayable traffic violations in Buckingham County.

How to Find Buckingham County Traffic Records

The Virginia Courts Case Information System provides free online access to General District Court records, including traffic cases in Buckingham County. Go to the site, choose Buckingham County General District Court from the list, and search by the defendant's name or case number. The system returns case status, charges, scheduled hearing dates, and dispositions for cases in the system.

Make sure to enter the name exactly as it appears on the citation. A spelling error or middle name mismatch can prevent the right case from showing up. If the case does not appear, it may not have been entered yet. Courts typically process citations within 10 business days. Try again after that window.

To get actual copies of Buckingham County traffic court records, visit the combined court clerk's office on West James Anderson Highway. Bring photo ID. You must put your request in writing. Plain copies are $0.50 per page, and certified copies add a $2.00 certification fee. The clerk's office also accepts written requests by mail to P.O. Box 127, Buckingham, VA 23921.

Note: Buckingham County requires a written application for record copies. Verbal requests are not accepted for certified records.

Virginia Traffic Laws and Buckingham County

Buckingham County traffic court applies Virginia state law to all violations. Speed limits in Virginia are set by Virginia Code Section 46.2-870. The default limits are 55 mph on most roads, 35 mph in business districts, and 25 mph in residential areas unless posted otherwise. Violations of posted speed limits generate traffic court cases filed at the Buckingham courthouse.

Speeding 20 mph or more over the limit, or driving faster than 80 mph, is charged as reckless driving under Virginia Code Section 46.2-862. This is a Class 1 misdemeanor, the same level as many criminal offenses. A conviction shows on both your driving record and your criminal record. The court can impose fines up to $2,500 and jail up to 12 months. You cannot simply mail in a check for a reckless driving charge. You must appear in court unless an attorney appears on your behalf.

General reckless driving under Virginia Code Section 46.2-852 covers dangerous driving behavior beyond just speed. Both types of reckless driving result in six demerit points on your Virginia driving record through the Virginia DMV. If your total demerit points get too high, the DMV may require a driver improvement course or take action against your license.

Record Fees and Access in Buckingham County

Buckingham County follows Virginia's standard fee schedule for court record requests. Plain copies of traffic court records cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $0.50 per page plus a $2.00 certification fee. For vital records like birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates, the fee is $12 each. Photo ID is required for all requests at the Buckingham courthouse.

Traffic court records in Buckingham County are public records. Any member of the public can request them. You do not have to be the defendant or an attorney to ask for copies. However, you must submit a written application. The clerk's office will tell you what is available and how long it will take to get copies ready.

Virginia law provides a path to expunge certain records under Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.2. Paid traffic infractions generally do not qualify. But charges that were dismissed, nolle prossed, or resulted in acquittal may be eligible. If you think a Buckingham County traffic record may be expungeable, talk to a Virginia attorney before filing anything.

Paying a Traffic Ticket in Buckingham County

Prepayable traffic infractions can be paid online through the Virginia Courts online ticket payment system. Select Buckingham County from the court dropdown and follow the instructions. A 4% convenience fee applies to all credit and debit card payments. Save or print your payment confirmation when you finish. You will not receive a separate receipt by mail.

In-person payment is accepted at the combined court clerk's office on West James Anderson Highway during business hours. Payment by mail should be sent as a check or money order made out to the clerk of the court. Include your citation number and name. The base court cost for traffic infractions in Virginia General District Courts is $51. Missing a required court date adds a $35 failure-to-appear fee on top of that.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Buckingham County and each has its own General District Court for traffic cases.