Bath County Released Inmates Lookup
Bath County released inmates records help families find people who have left the Alleghany Regional Jail in Covington. Bath County does not run its own long-term jail. Most people booked by the Bath Sheriff are sent to the regional jail within 24 to 72 hours. Use this page to look up an inmate, check a release date, or sign up for custody alerts. State prison cases pass through the Virginia Department of Corrections. We list each tool you need to start a fast search for a Bath County released inmate, from the regional jail roster to court files and VINE.
Bath County Released Inmates Overview
Bath County Sheriff Released Inmates
The Bath County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for arrests in the county. The office sits at 85 Courthouse Hill Road, Warm Springs, VA 24484. The phone is 540-839-2375. The Sheriff handles patrol, courthouse security, civil process, and inmate transport. Bath County has a small population and a tight budget, so it does not run its own long-term jail. People booked by the Sheriff are processed locally, then moved to the Alleghany Regional Jail in Covington. The Sheriff still keeps the local file on each arrest. Bath County is rural, and the Homestead Resort is the largest local employer.
Note: Because Bath County does not run a long-term lockup, most current custody questions go to the Alleghany Regional Jail at 540-965-1776 instead of the Sheriff's office.
Alleghany Regional Jail Bath Released Inmates
Alleghany Regional Jail is the main lockup for Bath County. 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 a Bath 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. Inmate mail uses this format: Inmate Full Name and ID, c/o Alleghany Regional Jail, 268 West Main Street, Covington, Virginia 24426.
To confirm where a Bath County released inmate is held, use the VADOC offender locator for state prison cases or VINE Link for local custody alerts. Both tools are free. VINE Link sends notifications by email, text, or phone when an inmate's status changes at the Alleghany Regional Jail.
For mugshot requests, send a letter to: Alleghany Regional Jail, 268 West Main Street, Covington, VA 24426, Attention: Media Relations - Inmate Mugshot Request. Postcards and envelopes must show the sender's full name and return address. Use blue or black ink only.
Bath Circuit Court Released Inmates Records
Felony case files for Bath County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court. M. Wayne Winebriner is the Clerk and his email is wwinebriner@vacourts.gov. The court sits at the Bath County Courthouse in Warm Springs. The mail address is P.O. Box 180, Warm Springs, VA 24484. The phone is (540) 839-7226 and the fax is (540) 839-7248. Office hours run Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Land records date back to 1790. The Bath Circuit Court is part of the 25th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Alleghany, Augusta, Botetourt, Craig, Highland, and Rockbridge counties.
The next image comes from the Virginia Courts page for Bath Circuit Court.
The page above lists clerk hours, the address, and the case search link for a Bath County released inmate file.
Use the Virginia Circuit Court case information system and pick Bath 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. Many short jail terms end in General District Court and never make it to the state offender locator.
State Prison Cases for Bath Released Inmates
If a person from Bath 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 for Bath County 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 Alleghany Regional Jail and for state prison inmates from Bath County. The service is anonymous. Use VINE for fast news the moment a release happens.
FOIA for Bath County Released Inmates
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act lets you ask for jail and Sheriff files. The law lives at Virginia Code § 2.2-3700. For Bath County records, write to the Bath County Circuit Court Clerk at P.O. Box 180, Warm Springs, VA 24484, or call (540) 839-7226. For jail records, send the FOIA letter to the Alleghany Regional Jail FOIA Officer Kyle Moore at FOIA.request.sheriff@co.alleghany.va.us or call (540) 965-1770. The county has five working days to reply.
Active criminal investigation files do not have to be shared, per § 2.2-3706. The Clerk's office charges $0.50 per page for copies and $2.00 for certified copies. Read both sections before you draft a FOIA letter for a Bath 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. For sex offender data, use the Virginia Sex Offender Registry.
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Cities and Nearby Counties
Bath County is in western Virginia. There are no qualifying cities inside the county that have their own pages on this site. Warm Springs is a small town, not an independent city. For records help in nearby places, use the county pages below.
Nearby counties: Alleghany, Highland, Augusta, Rockbridge, Botetourt.