Alleghany County Released Inmates

Alleghany County released inmates records show who has left the Alleghany Regional Jail in Covington and the state prison system. Use this page to look up an inmate, check a release date, or sign up for custody alerts. The regional jail at 268 West Main Street holds short-term cases for the county and the City of Covington. State cases pass through the Virginia Department of Corrections. We list each tool you need to start a fast search for an Alleghany County released inmate, from the public roster to court files and VINE alerts.

Alleghany County Sheriff Inmate Records

The Alleghany County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for arrests in the county. Sheriff Kevin W. Hall runs the office out of 268 West Main Street in Covington. The phone is (540) 965-1770. The Sheriff handles patrol, courthouse security, civil process, and inmate transport. Most short-term inmates are held at the Alleghany Regional Jail, which sits at the same address. Mail for inmates uses this format: Inmate Full Name and ID, c/o Alleghany Regional Jail, 268 West Main Street, Covington, VA 24426.

The first image is from the official Alleghany County government site, which links to each constitutional officer.

The page above is a quick way to find phone numbers and addresses for the Sheriff, the Clerk, and the FOIA officer of an Alleghany County released inmate file.

Alleghany Regional Jail Released Inmates Roster

Alleghany Regional Jail is the main lockup for Alleghany County and the City of Covington. The address is 268 West Main Street, Covington, VA 24426. The 24-hour line is (540) 965-1776. The roster updates daily, and some changes show every 15 minutes. To find an Alleghany County released inmate, you can call the jail desk, visit in person, or use the public roster online. Booking sheets list the full name, the booking date, the charges, the bond, and the next court date. Mugshots are kept on file. Send mugshot requests by mail to the same address with "Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request" on the envelope.

When you do not know the booking number for an Alleghany County released inmate, try the VADOC offender locator for state prison cases. The tool is free and updates each day. Type the first letter of the first name and the full last name. For local custody alerts, VINE Link sends free notifications when an inmate's status changes at the Alleghany Regional Jail. Sign up takes about two minutes and you can pick email, text, or phone.

Alleghany Circuit Court Released Inmates Files

Felony case files for Alleghany County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court. Debra N. Byer is the Clerk and her email is dbyer@vacourts.gov. The court sits at 266 West Main Street in Covington and the mail address is P.O. Box 670. The phone is (540) 965-1730. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The court is part of the 25th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Augusta, Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Highland, and Rockbridge counties.

Use the Virginia Circuit Court case information system and pick Alleghany from the list. You can search by name, case number, or hearing date. Criminal cases use the prefix CR. Land records date back to 1822. For misdemeanor or traffic cases that did not get bumped up, use the General District Court case search. The Alleghany General District Court phone is (540) 965-1720. Many short jail terms end in General District Court and never make it to the state offender locator.

Court files hold the sentence, the conviction date, and any probation terms. That info is the key to setting a release date for an Alleghany County released inmate. The Clerk's office is open in person and accepts mail and phone requests.

State Prison Cases for Alleghany Released Inmates

If a person from Alleghany 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.

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 can cut time too.

VINE Alerts for Alleghany County Released Inmates

VINE is the free alert tool for victims and the public. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-800-467-4943. Pick email, text, or phone. VINE works for jails in Virginia that take part, including Alleghany Regional Jail. It tracks release, transfer, escape, death, and other custody changes. Sign up is anonymous. The Alleghany 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.

FOIA for Alleghany 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 Sheriff's Office FOIA Officer is Kyle Moore at 268 W. Main Street, Covington, VA 24426. The phone is (540) 965-1770. The email is FOIA.request.sheriff@co.alleghany.va.us. The county has five working days to reply, with seven more if needed.

Some files are held back. Active criminal investigation files do not have to be shared. The rules on law enforcement records sit in § 2.2-3706. Read both sections before you write the FOIA letter for an Alleghany County released inmate file. For broad county records, write to Melissa Munsey at 9212 Winterberry Avenue, Suite C, Covington, VA 24426 or call (540) 863-6600.

Criminal History and Other Resources

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.

Other tools to add to your search for an Alleghany County released inmate:

• VADOC Offender Locator
• VINE Link for release alerts
• Circuit Court Case Information
• Virginia FOIA Advisory Council

Cities and Nearby Counties

Alleghany County borders the City of Covington and Clifton Forge. Covington has its own page on this site for city-specific records help.

City pages near Alleghany:

• Covington

Nearby counties: Bath, Botetourt, Craig, Rockbridge, Highland.