Traffic Records in Greene County
Greene County traffic court records are filed and maintained at the Circuit Court and General District Court in Stanardsville, Virginia. You can search these records online through the Virginia Judicial System or visit the courthouse on Court Street during business hours. Greene County traffic court records include speeding tickets, reckless driving cases, DUI charges, and other motor vehicle violations processed through the 16th Judicial Circuit. This page covers the main tools and steps for accessing those records.
Greene County Court Overview
Greene County Circuit Court
The Greene County Circuit Court Clerk is Hon. Ashby Lamb-Gomez. The physical address is 22 Court Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973. The mailing address is P.O. Box 386, Stanardsville, VA 22973. Phone is (434) 985-5208 and fax is (434) 985-6723. You can also reach the clerk by email at alambgomez@vacourts.gov. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM. Recording hours end at 4:00 PM, so if you need to record a document, you must arrive before 4:00 PM even though the office stays open until 4:30 PM.
Greene County is part of the 16th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. This circuit also covers Fluvanna County and Goochland County, among others in the central Virginia area. Traffic violations in Greene County are heard first in the General District Court. For GDC contact details, call the Circuit Court at (434) 985-5208 and staff can help. Appeals from district court go to the Circuit Court level.
The Greene County website at greenecountyva.gov provides local government information and links to court services. Stanardsville is the county seat, and the courthouse on Court Street is where all Greene County court records are maintained. There are no branch courthouses in Greene County.
| Office | Greene County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Hon. Ashby Lamb-Gomez |
| alambgomez@vacourts.gov | |
| Physical Address | 22 Court Street, Stanardsville, VA 22973 |
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 386, Stanardsville, VA 22973 |
| Phone | (434) 985-5208 |
| Fax | (434) 985-6723 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:15 AM to 4:30 PM (recording ends at 4:00 PM) |
| Judicial Circuit | 16th Judicial Circuit of Virginia |
Greene County Traffic Records Search
The main tool for searching Greene County traffic court records online is the Virginia Judicial System's OCIS 2.0 portal. Enter the defendant's last name, a case number, or a hearing date, and select Greene County from the court list. The system displays the charge, court date, case status, and disposition. Both district and circuit court records for Greene County appear in the same search. This covers active cases and closed matters going back several years.
For eligible traffic tickets, the Virginia Courts online payment portal lets you pay without a courthouse trip. Reckless driving and DUI charges are not payable online. They require a personal appearance at the Greene County courthouse in Stanardsville. Check the summons if you are unsure which category your ticket falls in.
The county site is a useful starting point for local information, with links to the Virginia Courts system for case searches and payment tools.
This is the statewide system that covers all Virginia courts, including Greene County's district and circuit courts in Stanardsville.
Traffic Violations and Virginia Law in Greene County
Greene County sits in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in central Virginia. US Route 33 and Virginia Route 29 pass through the county and are the main travel corridors. Law enforcement patrols these roads actively, and both locals and travelers passing through pick up traffic tickets. Speeding is the most common violation. Reckless driving charges also appear regularly in Greene County courts, especially on the highway stretches where higher speeds are common.
Virginia does not treat all speeding the same. A routine speeding ticket is a civil infraction. Reckless driving is a crime. Under Virginia Code Section 46.2-852, reckless driving is a Class 1 misdemeanor. Under Section 46.2-862, going 20 or more miles per hour over the limit, or exceeding 80 miles per hour regardless of the posted limit, qualifies as reckless driving by speed. A conviction carries potential jail time, a fine of up to $2,500, and a criminal record that stays on the books for 11 years.
The Virginia DMV handles driving record points and license actions separately from the courts. Check your own record through the Virginia DMV website. For traffic laws and statutes, the full text is available at law.lis.virginia.gov.
Circuit-level records for Greene County, including appeals from the General District Court, are accessible through this page on the Virginia Courts site.
Confirm whether your charge qualifies for online payment before assuming you can skip the court appearance. Misdemeanor charges must be handled in person.
Accessing Greene County Traffic Court Records
Greene County traffic court records are public. You can visit the Circuit Court at 22 Court Street, Stanardsville during business hours. The office opens at 8:15 AM, which is slightly later than some other Virginia courts. Bring a photo ID and the case details. Staff can pull records and provide plain or certified copies. Certified copies cost more but carry the official court seal and are needed for legal or administrative purposes.
Mail requests go to P.O. Box 386, Stanardsville, VA 22973. Include the full name, approximate case year, and your return address. The clerk will confirm the fee before mailing copies. Older paper records may take longer to retrieve. For archived files, email alambgomez@vacourts.gov or call (434) 985-5208 before sending a mail request.
Dismissed charges and not-guilty verdicts in Greene County may qualify for expungement under Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.2. File the petition with the Circuit Court in Stanardsville. You must serve the Commonwealth's Attorney for Greene County. The court schedules a hearing. If granted, the record is removed from public view. The process does not happen automatically. You have to take action to initiate it.
Note: Recording hours at Greene County's Circuit Court end at 4:00 PM, even though the office stays open until 4:30 PM. If you need to record a document, arrive before 4:00 PM.
Nearby Counties
Greene County is in the central Virginia piedmont area. It shares the 16th Judicial Circuit with Fluvanna and Goochland. Neighboring counties each have their own courts and traffic records systems.