Are Virginia court records public?
Although judicial records are not subject to access under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (“FOIA”), most case-related records are public and are available upon request and by operation of specific statutes such as Virginia Code § 17.1-208.
What is a direct indictment in Virginia?
With a direct indictment, the commonwealth will make a presentation of probable cause directly to the grand jury and if a true bill is entered bring the case directly to Circuit Court. The probable cause standard is rather low so it is rather easy to get a charge certified.
What is Hicks law in court?
Hicks Date Maryland is Your Statutory Speedy Trial Date. Maryland law provides that, under most circumstances, a defendant has a right to be tried within 180 days of his attorney entering their appearance or the first appearance of the defendant in Circuit Court.
What happens after indictment in Virginia?
If your indictment is returned as a true bill, you will then be notified by law enforcement and served with the indictment in open court, or if you do not appear, the judge will issue a bench warrant for your arrest, otherwise known as capias.
What happens after a direct indictment in Virginia?
How do you find a court case by number?
find the case – or person – you want to track by using the ‘browse court’ or ‘case search’ tab click on the case number you want to track. e.g. J10817824 enter your details, in the ‘case tracking’ section, at the bottom of the case you have opened.
How do I look up my case number?
– Internet Explorer, Version 7 or higher – Firefox – Chrome
Where can I access public records at no charge?
Corporations are formed by filing paperwork with the state.
How to search court dockets?
To access electronic case information for attorneys,see view electronic case information through the Attorney Portal