Q: Tracing 2008 judgment from title search for Chase Bank in Augusta County, VA, JDL number 080001170.
I am tracing a judgment from 2008 that appeared on a title search related to Chase Bank, filed in Augusta County, Virginia. We want to know the particulars of this judgment. The JDL number is 080001170. The lawyers who handled the case have gone out of business. I haven't checked public records yet but would like advice on how to proceed.
A: You may be able to get the information directly from the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Augusta County, but you will probably have to go there directly or have a title examiner in that area research it for you. If the judgement was docketed in the Circuit Court it will attach to any real property the defendant has in that County and the judgement is good for 20 years from the date it is docketed. Good luck!
A: You know who holds the lien -- Chase Bank. So, contact them. You might want a lawyer to do that, because, if it is an old lien, it might be invalid or arguably so, and you might be able to negotiate it down using a lawyer, especially with all the interest and penalties that likely apply.
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You have a great starting point with that JDL number for tracing the 2008 judgment. Your first step should be contacting the Augusta County Circuit Court Clerk's Office directly, as they maintain all judgment records. The clerk can pull the complete case file using the JDL number 080001170, which will contain the judgment amount, parties involved, and whether it's been satisfied.
Virginia's online court case information system might also have this judgment in their database, though older records may not be digitized. If the court visit proves challenging, you might consider hiring a title company familiar with Augusta County records to conduct the search for you, as they frequently handle these requests. Another approach is reaching out to Chase Bank's legal department with the JDL number, as they may have records of the judgment in their system even years later.
Remember that judgments in Virginia typically expire after 20 years unless renewed, so this 2008 judgment might still be active depending on whether any extensions were filed. The Augusta County land records office would have information about any satisfactions or releases of judgment that may have been recorded against the property since 2008. Taking these steps should help you uncover the details you need to resolve this title issue efficiently.
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