Arlington County Released Inmates
Arlington County released inmates records help families, the press, and lawyers find people who have left the Arlington County Detention Facility. Use this page to look up an inmate, check a release date, or set up custody alerts. The Arlington Sheriff runs the local jail and a public Inmate Query system that updates every five minutes. State prison cases pass through the Virginia Department of Corrections. We list each tool you need to start a fast search for an Arlington County released inmate, from the official query system to court files and VINE.
Arlington County Released Inmates Overview
Arlington County Sheriff Released Inmates
The Arlington County Sheriff's Office is the lead office for jail records. The address is 1425 North Courthouse Road, Suite 9100, Arlington, VA 22201. The phone is (703) 228-4460. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Sheriff handles court security, civil process, jail operations, and inmate transport. The detention facility itself sits at 1435 North Courthouse Road. The 24-hour line for inmate verification is (703) 228-7286. Arlington County is the smallest self-governing county in the United States by area, but it holds one of the largest urban populations in Virginia.
The first image is from the official Arlington County government website, which links to each department.
Use this page to find phone numbers and addresses for the Sheriff, the Clerk, and the FOIA officer of an Arlington County released inmate file.
For the Sheriff's Office page itself, see this official Sheriff's Office page.
The page above lists FOIA contacts and the records desk hours for an Arlington County released inmate.
Arlington County Inmate Query System
The Sheriff runs an official Inmate Query system that updates every five minutes. Search by name, subject number, or booking number. Results show the inmate's photo, the court where charges are filed, the next court date, the charge description, the offense date, the bond type and amount, and the booking date. The system is free and open 24/7. The official tool sits at inmatewebquery.arlingtonva.us. The data is shared under Virginia public records law. An arrest does not mean conviction, and the report should not be used for any legal action.
The image below comes from the official Arlington Inmate Query.
Use this tool when you have a name or booking number for an Arlington County released inmate. It is the fastest way to confirm a current custody status.
For another guide that walks you through the steps, see arlingtonrecords.us inmate search.
The page above lists in-person, phone, and FOIA options for an Arlington County released inmate file.
Note: The query system shows current inmates only, so a person who has been released will drop off the list after a short window.
Arlington Circuit Court Released Inmates Records
Felony case files for Arlington County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court. The Hon. Paul F. Ferguson is the Clerk and the email is circuitcourt@arlingtonva.us. The court sits at 1425 North Courthouse Road, Suite 6700, Arlington, VA 22201. The phone is (703) 228-7010. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Clerk records deeds, marriage licenses, and the criminal case file. E-filing is open for civil cases.
Use the Virginia Circuit Court case information system and pick Arlington from the list. You can search by name, case number, or hearing date. For misdemeanor or traffic cases, use the General District Court case search. The Arlington General District Court phone is (703) 228-7900. Many short jail terms end in General District Court and never make it to the state offender locator.
State Prison Cases for Arlington Released Inmates
If a person from Arlington 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.
VINE Alerts and FOIA for Arlington Released Inmates
VINE is the free notice 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 the Arlington County Detention Facility and for state prison inmates. The service is anonymous. The Virginia FOIA at § 2.2-3700 lets you ask for jail and Sheriff files. The county FOIA Officer sits at 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 302, Arlington, VA 22201. The phone is (703) 228-3130. Send Sheriff FOIA letters to acsofoia@arlingtonva.us. The county has five working days to reply.
Active criminal investigation files do not have to be shared, per § 2.2-3706. Read both sections before you draft a FOIA letter for an Arlington County released inmate file.
Note: Criminal History Record requests at the Arlington Police Records desk run $10 plus a $9 processing fee per request.
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. 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 Arlington County released inmate:
Cities and Nearby Counties
Arlington County borders the City of Alexandria and the City of Falls Church. Both have their own pages on this site.
City pages near Arlington:
Nearby counties: Fairfax.