Find Traffic Court Records in New Kent County
New Kent County traffic court records are maintained by the General District Court at 7911 Courthouse Way in New Kent. If you need to look up a traffic case, verify a charge, or obtain copies of court documents, the court offers both in-person and online access. The 9th Judicial District court has Civil, Criminal, and Traffic divisions. Traffic cases for anyone cited in New Kent County go through this court. Searching is free through the Virginia Courts online portal, and the clerk's office can assist with certified copies and older records not yet in the digital system.
New Kent County Court Overview
New Kent County General District Court
The New Kent County General District Court is at 7911 Courthouse Way, New Kent, VA 23124. The mailing address is P.O. Box 144, New Kent, VA 23124. Office hours run from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The main phone number is 804-966-9622. The court handles traffic matters for the entire county, and all three court divisions operate from this location.
New Kent sits in the 9th Judicial District. The court's Civil division handles small claims and civil disputes. The Criminal division covers misdemeanor offenses. The Traffic division processes all moving violations, DUI cases, and related charges. All cases in the General District Court are decided by a judge. There are no jury trials at this level. If a party appeals the ruling, the case moves up to the New Kent Circuit Court.
| Office | New Kent County General District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 7911 Courthouse Way, P.O. Box 144, New Kent, VA 23124 |
| Phone | 804-966-9622 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Judicial District | 9th Judicial District |
| Court Website | newkent-va.us/Courts |
Searching New Kent County Traffic Records
Virginia provides a free online case search at vacourts.gov/caseinfo. To find New Kent County traffic records, select General District Court, choose New Kent County from the list, and enter the defendant's name. The system returns case numbers, charge descriptions, court dates, and disposition information. Most cases from recent years are available in the portal. This tool works without any registration or login.
The New Kent County Courts page at newkent-va.us/220/Courts provides local information about court services and contacts. It is useful when you need the clerk's direct number or want to confirm office hours before making a trip to the courthouse. The county site links out to state resources as well.
Visiting the New Kent County Courts page is a good first step when you need to confirm which court handled a traffic case in this county.
For certified copies of traffic records, you must contact the clerk's office in person or by mail. Send a written request to the court at P.O. Box 144, New Kent, VA 23124. Include the case number or the defendant's name and approximate year of the case. A check or money order for the copy fee should accompany the request. Standard Virginia court copy fees apply.
Use the Virginia Courts case search tool to look up any New Kent County traffic case by name or case number, free of charge.
New Kent County Traffic Cases
Traffic violations in New Kent County are handled under Virginia's motor vehicle laws in Title 46.2 of the Code of Virginia. Common charges include speeding under § 46.2-870, reckless driving under § 46.2-852, driving on a suspended license, and failure to obey traffic signals. Each charge has its own penalty range. Some are simple infractions with a fine. Others are Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanors that carry potential jail time and a permanent criminal record.
Reckless driving is one of the most serious traffic charges in Virginia. Under § 46.2-862, exceeding the speed limit by 20 mph or more, or driving over 85 mph, qualifies as reckless driving regardless of road conditions. It is a Class 1 misdemeanor. A conviction stays on your record and can affect insurance rates and insurance and legal reviews. Many defendants in New Kent County traffic court hire an attorney when facing a reckless driving charge.
The 9th District Court Services Unit handles probation, pretrial, and juvenile services for New Kent County and several neighboring jurisdictions. The CSU branch office in New Kent is at 7911 Courthouse Way. The unit serves Charles City, Gloucester, James City/Williamsburg, King and Queen, King William, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, York/Poquoson, and the cities of Poquoson and Williamsburg. If a juvenile traffic case is involved, the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles it separately from the General District Court.
The Virginia Judicial System at vacourts.gov is the official home for court information across all Virginia counties, including New Kent.
Paying Traffic Fines in New Kent County
If you have a New Kent County traffic fine, Virginia offers an online payment option through the Virginia Courts self-help portal. You need your case number to pay online. Not all violations qualify for online payment. DUI cases and reckless driving charges generally require a court appearance and cannot be paid online in advance.
You can also pay in person at the clerk's office at 7911 Courthouse Way during business hours. Payment by mail is accepted as well. Send a check or money order made out to the court, along with a copy of your summons, to P.O. Box 144, New Kent, VA 23124. Mail your payment early enough to arrive before your court date if you are paying in lieu of appearing.
Failure to appear on a traffic charge in New Kent can result in a failure to appear charge, license suspension, and a capias or arrest warrant. Virginia DMV tracks these events and can suspend driving privileges for unpaid fines or missed court dates under Virginia DMV regulations.
Note: If your license has been suspended for a court-related reason, contact the New Kent General District Court clerk at 804-966-9622 to understand what steps are needed to get back into compliance before paying any DMV reinstatement fees.
New Kent County Traffic Record Expungement
Virginia's expungement statute at § 19.2-392.2 allows for removal of certain traffic records from public view. If a New Kent County traffic charge was dismissed, nolle prossed, or resulted in an acquittal, you may be eligible to petition for expungement. The petition is filed in the Circuit Court, not the General District Court. There is a filing fee, and a hearing is typically required.
Virginia law changed in 2021 to allow some misdemeanor convictions to be sealed after a waiting period and under specific conditions. Simple traffic infractions that were paid as fines generally do not qualify. But if a traffic charge was reduced from a misdemeanor or dismissed outright, expungement may be worth pursuing. An attorney familiar with New Kent County courts can evaluate your case and handle the filing.
Nearby Counties
New Kent County is surrounded by several other Virginia counties. Each has its own General District Court for traffic cases.