Rockingham County Courthouse, Clerk of Court Chaz W. Haywood

06/17/2026

How much do you know about the Joshua Wilton House?

Its eclectic charm draws visitors in, but the stories behind the home, businesses, and people that shaped Harrisonburg make it even more fascinating. Discover the history behind one of our city's most recognizable landmarks in this week’s Clerk’s Corner.

This is the first installment in a multipart series. Follow along at the Clerk of Circuit Court's Genealogy website in the link below.

06/17/2026

06/11/2026

Congratulations to Assistant Chief Deputy of Courts Danielle Ritchie and Assistant Chief Deputy of Administration Alena Almeida as they successfully completed the Chamber of Commerce Leadership program.

Both invested time and energy into understanding more about our community needs and how to use their amazing skills to make a positive difference.

05/26/2026

Harrisonburg Police Department Facility Dog Hudson, accompanied by his human Detective Miller, stopped by the Clerk’s Office for a quick visit.

Hudson works alongside HPD by providing comfort during difficult situations, supporting victims and witnesses throughout the court process, and helping officers manage the challenges of their work.

05/18/2026

New Clerk’s Corner story now live!

In this story, Mateo Csernecky looks at a surprising thread in Rockingham County's court records, distilled spirit legislation. The story traces how laws changed, how they were enforced, and what those cases can tell us about daily life and local governance in earlier periods.

If you are interested in local history or how court records capture these shifts over time, this is worth a read.

Read the full story in the link below: https://www.dnronline.com/news/public_safety/courts/clerk-s-corner-a-history-of-distilled-spirit-legislation-in-rockingham-county/article_9f653305-3ad2-5ae2-a2d4-df6c5188ae32.html

For more than 400 years, Virginia has tried to shape, restrain and reform the flow of alcohol. From stern colonial fines to today’s cocktails to go, the history of the

05/15/2026

Spirit Week 2026 is glowing strong with NEON DAY!!!

Today, our office turned up the brightness level with bold colors, bright outfits, and lots of fun energy for the conclusion of Spirit Week.

05/14/2026

Today’s Spirit Week 2026 theme is Crazy Hair/Hat/Ties/Socks Day and our office definitely understood the assignment! 🤪🧦🎩 From wild hairstyles to colorful socks and outrageous headwear, the creativity was on full display today.

A little fun and laughter makes the workday even better — and our team brought plenty of both! 🎉