Martinsville Phone Directory
The Martinsville phone directory is the fastest way to reach city staff, the Circuit Court Clerk, the police, and the FOIA officer in this independent city in south-central Virginia. Martinsville is home to about 13,000 residents and sits in the heart of Henry County country, though it is independent and not part of the county. Most lines use the 276 area code. City Hall is the main hub. The city posts a searchable staff directory online. Use this page to find the right Martinsville number for your records, court, or service question.
Martinsville Phone Directory Overview
Martinsville is an independent city. It runs its own government, its own police, and its own courts. The main City Hall address is 55 W. Church Street, Martinsville, VA 24112. The full city contacts page is searchable by department and staff name. Key lines to know: Circuit Court Clerk at 276-403-5106; City Administration at 276-403-5196; Commissioner of the Revenue at 276-403-5131; Commonwealth's Attorney at 276-403-5470; Police Department at 276-638-8751; and Sheriff's Office at 276-403-5151.
Other useful Martinsville phone directory contacts: Community Development and Inspections at 276-403-5171; Electric Department at 276-403-5183; Engineering at 276-403-5160; Finance at 276-403-5142; Fire and EMS at 276-403-5325; General District Court at 276-403-5125; Human Resources at 276-403-5181; Juvenile and Domestic Court at 276-403-5168; MiNET and Information Services at 276-403-5404; Treasurer at 276-403-5240; Utility Billing at 276-403-5146.
Search Martinsville FOIA Records
Kendall Davis is the City of Martinsville's designated FOIA Officer under House Bill 818. Kaylin Hernandez is another FOIA Officer at 55 W. Church St., 276-403-5067, email khernandez@martinsvilleva.gov. Under Va. Code § 2.2-3704, the city must respond within five working days, with up to seven additional working days if needed.
Requesters can inspect or receive copies of public records. You can ask for a cost estimate in advance. If FOIA rights are violated, you can file a petition in district or circuit court or contact the FOIA Council for a non-binding advisory opinion. Records may be requested through the city's form center, U.S. Mail, fax, email, in person, or over the phone. Requests must identify records with "reasonable specificity."
Here is a look at the Martinsville FOIA page.
The FOIA page walks you through rights and response rules. The city may charge reasonable fees not to exceed actual costs. Estimates above $200 may require a deposit.
Note: The City does not maintain records of Martinsville Public Schools. School FOIA requests go to Travis Clemons at 276-403-5722.
Martinsville Staff Directory Lookup
The Martinsville staff directory is searchable by category and name. Below is the main directory page.
Visit the full list at martinsville-va.gov/Directory.aspx.
The directory covers Boards and Commissions, Circuit Court, City Administration, City Manager, City Attorney, City Council, Constitutional Officers, Fire, Police, Sheriff, Treasurer, and Utility Billing.
Martinsville Courts and Legal Records
The Martinsville Circuit Court Clerk handles land records, marriage licenses, and felony case files. The Clerk's Office phone is 276-403-5106. The General District Court is at 276-403-5125. The Juvenile and Domestic Court is at 276-403-5168. Each Constitutional Office (Clerk of Court, Commonwealth's Attorney, Sheriff, Treasurer, Commissioner of Revenue) serves as its own FOIA Officer.
For case lookups, use eapps.courts.state.va.us/gdcourts/. The state court directory at vacourts.gov lists the Martinsville courts with full contact info. Court records are public under the Rules of the Supreme Court of Virginia and Va. Code § 2.2-3704.2.
Martinsville Police and Sheriff
The Martinsville Police Department is at 276-638-8751. The directory lists Administration, Animal Control, Community Policing, Investigations, Patrol, and Records. For an emergency, dial 911. Criminal history records are limited under Va. Code § 19.2-389. For background checks, use the Virginia State Police at vsp.virginia.gov.
The Martinsville Sheriff's Office is at 276-403-5151. The sheriff handles correctional services, court services, and Project Lifesaver. The Victim Witness Program can be reached at 276-403-5467 or 276-403-5469. The Commonwealth's Attorney's Office at 276-403-5470 prosecutes criminal cases in the city.
Martinsville Voter Registration
The Voter Registrar handles voter registration, absentee ballots, and elections. Check your registration at vote.elections.virginia.gov. Voter rolls have limited public access under Va. Code § 24.2-444. The registrar is listed on the city directory page with a direct line.
Martinsville Property and Assessment Records
The Commissioner of the Revenue at 276-403-5131 handles personal property and business licenses. The Treasurer's Office at 276-403-5240 handles tax bill payments. The Real Estate Assessor's Office keeps property records for the city. Under Va. Code § 58.1-3201, real estate is assessed at 100% of fair market value.
Other Martinsville Resources
For state-level help, see foiacouncil.dls.virginia.gov for FOIA questions, vdh.virginia.gov for vital records under Va. Code § 32.1-271, and sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov for the state sex offender registry under Va. Code § 9.1-902. The Virginia FOIA access rules are in Va. Code Title 2.2 Chapter 37.
For general city questions, call City Administration at 276-403-5196. Staff can route you to the right department if you are not sure who handles your issue. Most city offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Voicemail is returned within one business day in most cases. If you are mailing in a records request, include your name, address, phone number, and a clear list of the records you want. Vague requests tend to slow things down because staff have to come back for more info. Be specific when you can. A case number, a date range, and a subject name all help the office find the right file fast. The city can also email results if you request that in the letter.
Martinsville Public Utilities
Utility Billing at 276-403-5146 handles water, sewer, and electric accounts. The Electric Department at 276-403-5183 manages the city-owned electric system. Public Works and Engineering handle streets, trash, and storm water. The city uses MiNET, its own broadband service, which runs through the Information Services office at 276-403-5404. Most utility questions are handled during weekday office hours, with an after-hours number for outages and emergencies posted on the city website.
Parks and Recreation runs city parks, programs, and community events. Fire and EMS at 276-403-5325 handles fire response and emergency medical services. The city is part of the 21st Judicial Circuit along with Henry County and Patrick County. Court filings for Martinsville residents go through the Martinsville courts listed above unless the case is filed elsewhere by agreement.
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