Find Henrico County DUI Records

Henrico County DUI records are filed at the General District Court on East Parham Road and the Circuit Court Clerk's office in Henrico, Virginia. The county surrounds the city of Richmond on three sides, making it one of Virginia's most populous and active jurisdictions for DUI enforcement. You can search for DUI cases online through the Virginia courts portal, visit the courthouse in person, or submit a written FOIA request. The Henrico County Police Division — a full county police force separate from a traditional sheriff model — handles DUI enforcement with a dedicated Traffic Safety unit. This guide covers where Henrico DUI records are kept, how to find them, and what Virginia law says about DUI charges and penalties in this county.

Where Henrico County DUI Records Are Filed

Misdemeanor DUI cases in Henrico County are handled at the General District Court located at 4301 East Parham Road in Henrico. This court processes all charges under Virginia Code § 18.2-266, which covers driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, and driving with prohibited levels of controlled substances in the blood. Henrico County has two General District Court locations to handle the county's large caseload. The Clerk's Office can be reached at 804-501-4202 and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Court sessions typically begin at 9:00 AM.

The Henrico County courts website provides direct information on both court locations, clerk contact details, and guidance on cases. General District Court sessions handle first and second DUI misdemeanor cases, traffic violations tied to DUI incidents, and related charges. The online case information system covers most General District Court records and is searchable through the Virginia courts online portal by name or case number.

Felony DUI cases go to the Henrico County Circuit Court, located on the upper floors of the same courthouse building at 4301 East Parham Road. The Circuit Court Clerk's office phone is 804-501-4727. Third-offense DUI felonies are prosecuted here, and this court also hears all appeals from General District Court on a de novo basis. Defendants convicted in General District Court must file their appeal notice within 10 days. The Circuit Court will then hear the entire case fresh, with no deference to the earlier conviction.

How to Search Henrico County DUI Records

Start with the Virginia General District Court online search system. You can search by full name or case number. Results show party names, charges, hearing dates, and case dispositions for General District Court matters. The online system is the quickest way to find basic case information without visiting the courthouse. For felony DUI records and Circuit Court appeal files, contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office directly at 804-501-4727, as those records may not appear in the General District Court portal.

In-person visits to 4301 East Parham Road give you access to the full case file. Bring a full name, date of birth, and approximate offense date to help staff locate the record quickly. You can review files on-site or request paper copies. Plain copies are less expensive. Certified copies with an official court seal are used for legal purposes such as challenging a background check result or proving a prior DUI conviction in a subsequent case. The Clerk's office at Henrico County is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. All persons entering must pass through security screening, and business casual attire is expected in courtrooms.

Written FOIA requests are also valid under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act. Agencies must respond within five working days. Submit your written request to the General District Court Clerk or Circuit Court Clerk at the Parham Road address. Include the person's full name, approximate offense date, and a clear description of the records you need. Fines and costs from DUI cases can also be paid online through the Virginia Courts Payment Portal or at the Clerk's office. Payment plans may be available for financial hardship situations.

Note: Online records show basic case status only. Complete court files with charging documents and sentencing orders require an in-person visit or a formal written FOIA request.

Henrico County Police and DUI Arrest Records

Henrico County operates a full-service Henrico County Police Division rather than a traditional sheriff's department. The Police Division includes a dedicated Traffic Safety unit with officers trained specifically in DUI detection and enforcement. Officers hold Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement (ARIDE) certification and use standardized field sobriety tests, including Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus, Walk-and-Turn, and One-Leg Stand, at the scene before making a formal arrest. Preliminary breath testing devices approved by the Virginia Department of Forensic Science are used for roadside screening before any formal BAC test.

The Police Records Division is at the Henrico County Public Safety Building and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Accident reports and incident reports can be requested in person, by mail, or online. Requests must include the date, time, location, and parties involved. Accident reports typically cost $8 per report. Incident reports may vary by length. Payment is accepted by cash, check, or money order. Online accident reports may be available through a third-party vendor, typically within 5 to 7 business days after the incident. Officers wear body cameras that record DUI arrests, and footage can be requested through the Records Division with applicable fees. Anonymous tips about suspected impaired drivers can be submitted through the department's tip line.

Henrico Police coordinate with Richmond Police, Virginia State Police, and neighboring jurisdictions for multi-jurisdictional DUI enforcement. The Crash Investigation Team handles serious injury and fatal DUI crashes, conducting full reconstruction and evidence collection. Those investigations can lead to felony charges. The department also provides DUI education programs to schools, businesses, and community organizations. Non-emergency services can be reached at 804-501-5000.

The Henrico County courts website provides detailed information on the General District Court, including hours, case procedures, and how to pay fines online or in person.

The Henrico County General District Court at 4301 East Parham Road is where all misdemeanor DUI cases are first heard. The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and handles records requests, fine payments, and case inquiries.

Virginia DUI Laws Enforced in Henrico County

Virginia DUI law applies fully in Henrico County. Under § 18.2-266, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher, while impaired by alcohol or drugs, or with specific controlled substance blood concentrations above defined limits. Henrico County Police officers use standardized field sobriety tests and DFS-approved preliminary breath test devices before making a formal arrest. A formal arrest triggers the implied consent obligation.

Virginia's implied consent statute at § 18.2-268.2 provides that by driving on Virginia roads, you implicitly consent to chemical testing upon a lawful DUI arrest. Refusing to take a breath or blood test after a valid arrest results in a one-year license suspension for a first refusal. A second refusal within 10 years is a Class 1 misdemeanor and results in a three-year revocation. Refusal cases are heard in the same General District Court that handles the underlying DUI charge.

Drivers under 21 face tighter rules in Virginia. Under § 18.2-266.1, a BAC of 0.02% or higher is a Class 1 misdemeanor for anyone under legal drinking age. The minimum penalty is a one-year license forfeiture and a $500 fine. Henrico County courts apply this provision with the same force as for adult DUI charges.

Having a passenger under 17 in the vehicle during a DUI adds at least five mandatory jail days and a $500 minimum fine on top of the base sentence under § 18.2-270.D. Prosecutors in Henrico treat this as a significant aggravating factor in charging and plea decisions.

DUI Penalties and Record Consequences in Henrico County

A first DUI conviction in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The minimum fine is $250 and the license is suspended for one year. A BAC between 0.15% and 0.20% adds five mandatory days in jail. A BAC above 0.20% means at least 10 mandatory days. These are not discretionary. The court must impose them when the BAC level triggers the threshold. The judge may suspend additional time but cannot go below the mandatory floor.

A second DUI within five years brings a $500 minimum fine, 20 mandatory days in jail, and a three-year suspension. The sentence can go up to three years. A second offense within 10 years but more than five years after the first still carries a $500 minimum fine and mandatory jail time. Henrico County Circuit Court judges must follow these mandatory minimums under state law when sentencing repeat DUI defendants. For felony DUI cases in Circuit Court, Virginia's discretionary sentencing guidelines inform the sentence within the statutory range.

A third DUI within 10 years is a Class 6 felony. The mandatory minimum jail term is 90 days. If all three offenses fell within five years, the mandatory minimum rises to six months. The minimum fine is $1,000. Felony DUI convictions affect voting rights, firearm rights, and eligibility for jobs requiring clean records or professional licenses. The Henrico County Circuit Court Clerk maintains historical records of felony DUI convictions, and these records are used by prosecutors to establish prior offenses when charging enhanced DUI cases.

A DUI conviction stays on the Virginia driving record for 11 years and adds six demerit points for two years. The Virginia DMV charges $8 for an online driving record copy. Insurance companies review records regularly and may raise rates substantially or cancel a policy after a DUI conviction. The 11-year retention period means even a conviction from several years ago continues to affect insurance costs and licensing decisions.

VASAP in Henrico County

Under § 18.2-271.1, Virginia courts refer most DUI defendants to the Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program. In Henrico County, Henrico County VASAP operates locally at 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Henrico, VA 23228. The office can be reached at 804-501-7485 and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Most DUI defendants in Henrico are referred to VASAP by the court as a mandatory condition of sentencing or probation. The Henrico Police Division's Intoxicated Driver Program coordinates with VASAP and the court system to monitor compliance with court-ordered ignition interlock devices.

The VASAP assessment is conducted by certified evaluators and covers substance use history, risk factors, and the facts of the current offense. Results determine whether the participant is assigned a short education class or a more intensive treatment track. Education classes cover how alcohol affects the ability to drive safely, the legal consequences of DUI under Virginia law, and behavior change strategies. Evening and weekend class schedules are available to accommodate work schedules. Payment plans are offered for participants who cannot pay the full fee of $250 to $300 upfront.

Participants assessed as needing treatment are referred to licensed substance abuse providers in the Henrico and Richmond metro area. VASAP monitors attendance and compliance and provides regular reports to the court and probation officers. The court may order community service hours as part of a sentence, coordinated through the Henrico County Community Service program. Non-compliance with VASAP or other probation conditions can result in a violation and additional court action. Completing VASAP is a standard requirement before the Virginia DMV will restore full driving privileges.

Note: Henrico VASAP fees may be waived or reduced for indigent participants. Contact the VASAP office at 804-501-7485 for information on current class schedules, fee assistance, and enrollment procedures.

The Henrico County Police Division is a full-service county law enforcement agency with specialized DUI enforcement units and officers certified in Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement.

The Henrico County Police Division conducts periodic sobriety checkpoints based on statistical analysis of DUI arrests and accident patterns across the county. The Records Division processes requests for incident reports, accident reports, and body camera footage related to DUI arrests.

Nearby Cities

Henrico County geographically surrounds the independent city of Richmond. Several other cities are close by and have their own DUI records pages.

Nearby Counties

Henrico County borders several central Virginia counties. DUI cases are filed in the county where the arrest occurred, so check the location of the offense to confirm which court has the record.