Accomack County Released Inmates
Accomack County released inmates records help families, lawyers, and the press find people who have left the Accomack County Jail in Accomac. Use this page to search for a release date, look up booking info, or set up custody alerts. The Sheriff runs a local jail at 23323 Wise Court. State prison cases pass through the Virginia Department of Corrections instead. We list each tool you need to start a search fast and to track a Accomack County released inmate as the case moves through court.
Accomack County Released Inmates Overview
Accomack County Sheriff Inmate Roster
The Accomack County Sheriff is the lead office for jail records on the Eastern Shore. Sheriff Todd E. Godwin runs the agency from 23323 Wise Court in Accomac. The phone line is 757-787-1131. The jail itself uses a 24-hour line at 757-787-1095. Most short-term inmates are held here, and the roster is updated daily. Some data may refresh every 15 minutes. To find a Accomack County released inmate, you can call the jail, write the records desk, or use the public roster online.
The county does not run its own slick search portal. It works with a few outside guides instead. The Sheriff's Office page lists FOIA contact info and a transparency portal. Mail sent to inmates must use this format: Inmate ID# and full name, c/o Accomack County Jail, P.O. Box 149, Accomac, VA 23301. Do not send cash. Use a money order if you need to add funds.
Booking sheets list the full name, the booking date and time, the charges, the bond, and the next court date. Mugshots are kept on file. The jail can release a copy if you write to the records desk and ask for "Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request." Old files may take longer.
When you do not know the booking number, try the VADOC offender locator for state prison cases involving an Accomack County released inmate. The tool is free and updates each day. For local custody alerts, VINE Link sends free notifications by email, text, or phone when an inmate's status changes at the Accomack County Jail.
Note: The Accomack County Jail is a local lockup, not part of any regional jail authority, so all records flow through the Sheriff.
Accomack Circuit Court Released Inmates Records
Felony case files for Accomack County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court. Talia C. Taylor was elected Clerk in November 2023. The office sits at 23316 Courthouse Avenue in Accomac and the phone is 757-787-5776. The Clerk handles criminal records, civil claims, deeds, wills, and marriage records. Files date back to 1619 in some Virginia clerks. The Clerk's office is open Monday through Friday during business hours and accepts in-person and mail requests.
The state-run case lookup is the best place to start when you only have a name. Use the Virginia Circuit Court case information system and pick Accomack from the list. You can search by name, case number, or hearing date. Criminal cases use the prefix CR. The data is real time and free. For misdemeanor or traffic charges that did not get bumped up to Circuit, use the General District Court case search. Many short jail terms end in General District Court and never make it to the state offender locator.
Court files often hold the sentence length, the conviction date, and any probation terms. That info is the key to picking a release date for a Accomack County released inmate.
State Prison Cases for Accomack County Released Inmates
If a person from Accomack County was sent to state prison, the case moves to the Virginia Department of Corrections. The VADOC offender locator covers about 24,000 state inmates in 26 facilities. Type the first letter of the first name and the full last name, or use the seven-digit Offender ID. The tool gives the facility, the projected release date, and the offender status. It is free and updates each day. VADOC does not list jail or juvenile cases, so a county roster check is still needed for short terms.
The rules for state time live in Virginia Code Title 53.1. Section 53.1-24 makes the Director keep a register of every prisoner with the term, the offense, and the date received. Section 53.1-28 lets the Director discharge a prisoner up to 30 days early. Good conduct credit cuts time too.
VINE Alerts for Accomack County Released Inmates
VINE is the free alert service for victims and the public. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-800-467-4943. You pick email, text, or a phone call. VINE works for all jails in Virginia that take part in the program, including Accomack. It tracks release, transfer, escape, death, and other custody changes. Sign up is anonymous. The Accomack County released inmate is not told that someone is watching.
Use VINE when you want quick news the moment a release happens. You can register for as many people as you want.
Note: VINE pulls from the same booking system as the Sheriff, so the timing of an alert may lag a release by a few minutes.
FOIA for Accomack County Released Inmates
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act lets you ask for jail records held by the county. The law lives at Virginia Code § 2.2-3700. Any Virginia citizen who is not in jail can file a request. The press can file too. The county has five working days to reply, with seven more if needed. Send a letter to the Sheriff's Office, 23323 Wise Court, Accomac, VA 23301, or use the online form on the county FOIA Requests page. You can also call (757) 787-5700 for help.
Some files are held back. Active criminal investigation files do not have to be shared. Juvenile records, witness names, and personnel files can be withheld too. The rules on law enforcement files sit in § 2.2-3706. Read both sections before you write the FOIA letter for an Accomack County released inmate file.
Criminal History and Other Sources
The Virginia State Police criminal history check is the formal way to get a full record. The fee is $15 per name search. Add the sex offender registry for $5 more. Use form SP-167 and mail it to the State Police in Richmond. Turnaround is about 15 business days. Juvenile records are not given out except in narrow cases listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-389.1.
For sex offender data, use the Virginia Sex Offender Registry. It is free and shows photos, addresses, and the offense type. Other useful tools:
- VADOC Offender Locator
- VINE Link for release alerts
- Circuit Court Case Information
Cities and Nearby Counties
Accomack County is on the Eastern Shore. There are no qualifying cities inside the county that have their own pages on this site. For records help in nearby places, use the county pages below.
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