Leesburg Criminal Records
Leesburg criminal records go through Loudoun County's court system, not a separate city court. Leesburg is a town within Loudoun County, not an independent city, which means it does not have its own Circuit Court or General District Court. All felony and misdemeanor criminal cases for Leesburg residents and incidents within town limits are handled by the Loudoun County Circuit Court and Loudoun County General District Court, both part of Virginia's 20th Judicial Circuit. The Leesburg Police Department handles arrests within town limits and reports them to the Virginia State Police CCRE. This page covers how to find Leesburg criminal records and where to request documents.
Leesburg Overview
Loudoun County Circuit Court Criminal Records
Leesburg criminal cases are handled through the Loudoun County Circuit Court, part of Virginia's 20th Judicial Circuit described at vacourts.gov.
As Loudoun County's county seat, Leesburg is home to the Circuit Court that handles felony criminal cases for the county.
The Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk maintains all official felony criminal case files for Loudoun County, including Leesburg. The Clerk's Office is located at 18 East Market Street in Leesburg. Records include indictments, motions, court orders, sentencing worksheets, and final dispositions. They are public records unless sealed by a judge. You can visit in person to look up cases or request copies. Copy fees are $0.50 per page under Virginia Code § 17.1-275. Certified copies cost more.
| Office | Loudoun County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 18 East Market Street Leesburg, VA 20176 |
| Phone | (703) 777-0270 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | loudoun.gov/circuit-court |
General District Court and Online Case Search
The Loudoun County General District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic offenses for all of Loudoun County, including Leesburg. The General District Court also handles preliminary hearings for felony matters before they move up to the Circuit Court. Court information is available at vacourts.gov and at the Loudoun County General District Court page at loudoun.gov/general-district-court.
The Virginia Online Case Information System at eapps.courts.state.va.us provides free public access to Loudoun County criminal case records, which includes all Leesburg cases. Search by name or case number to check status, hearing dates, charges, and dispositions. The system covers both Circuit Court and General District Court matters. No login is required. OCIS is the best starting point for anyone researching a Leesburg criminal case.
Note: OCIS shows case summary data only. Full documents and certified copies require an in-person visit or a written request mailed to the clerk's office.
Leesburg Police Department and Arrest Records
The Leesburg Police Department provides law enforcement within the town limits and is the primary source for Leesburg arrest records and incident reports. The department can be reached at leesburgva.gov/police-department. The Records Division handles FOIA requests and public records inquiries. Submit requests in writing with the incident date, names of parties, and what specific documents you need.
Virginia State Police CCRE at vsp.virginia.gov stores criminal history records for Leesburg arrests within Loudoun County.
Leesburg arrests are reported to the CCRE within 15 days and become part of the statewide criminal history database.
Under Virginia's FOIA law at foiacouncil.dls.virginia.gov, the Leesburg Police Department must respond to records requests within five working days. Basic arrest information is public. Active investigation files may be withheld under § 2.2-3706. The Town of Leesburg website at leesburgva.gov has links to all town departments. To request your statewide criminal history, submit form SP-167 with a $15 fee to Virginia State Police. Forms are at vsp.virginia.gov/forms. A combined criminal history and sex offender search costs $20.
Expungement for Leesburg Residents
Virginia Code § 19.2-392.2 allows Leesburg residents to petition for expungement of qualifying criminal records. Because Leesburg is a town within Loudoun County, you file your expungement petition in the Loudoun County Circuit Court. Expungement is available for charges that were acquitted, dismissed, or had a nolle prosequi entered. Convictions are generally not eligible except in narrow circumstances under the newer sealing statutes.
The petition must include the arrest date, arresting agency, specific charge, date of final disposition, and your date of birth. Once filed, a copy goes to the Commonwealth's Attorney for Loudoun County, who has 21 days to respond. The court holds a hearing and reviews whether continued public access to the record causes manifest injustice. First-time misdemeanor dismissals are generally entitled to expungement. Once the court enters an expungement order, the clerk sends it to the CCRE and all relevant agencies to seal or remove the records from public access. An attorney familiar with Loudoun County courts can help if your situation involves multiple charges or is otherwise complex.
Legal Help in Leesburg
Legal Services of Northern Virginia serves Loudoun County residents, including those in Leesburg. They offer free civil legal help to qualifying low-income residents. Call their intake line or visit their website to ask about eligibility. Services can include help with expungement and criminal record issues. LawHelpVirginia at lawhelp.org/va has self-help guides for Virginia residents on expungement, FOIA requests, and navigating criminal courts.
Virginia Free Legal Answers at va.freelegalanswers.org is free for qualifying residents to ask a licensed attorney a legal question online. The Virginia State Bar referral line is 1-800-552-7977. The Virginia Sex Offender Registry at sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov is publicly searchable and includes all registrants within Loudoun County. You can search by name or address. VINE at vinelink.vineapps.com provides free custody notifications for registered victims. The VADOC inmate locator at vadoc.virginia.gov lets you search for people held in state correctional facilities.
Loudoun County Criminal Records
Leesburg is the county seat of Loudoun County. All criminal cases for Leesburg go through Loudoun County courts. There is no separate Leesburg Circuit Court or General District Court. The Loudoun County page has full details on the clerk's office, online search tools, and resources for anyone with a case in the county system.
Nearby Cities
These Virginia cities are near Leesburg. Each has its own criminal records system.