Carroll County Released Inmates Lookup
Carroll County released inmates records come from the local sheriff and the New River Valley Regional Jail. If you want to find a Carroll County released inmate, you can search by name, by booking number, or by court file. The free tools on this page work day or night. Most rosters are updated each day, so you can spot a release date or a transfer fast. Carroll County sits in southwest Virginia near Galax, and the records process here is the same as the rest of the state.
Carroll County Released Inmates Overview
Carroll County Sheriff Released Inmates
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office handles arrests, warrants, and intake for Carroll County released inmates. The main line is 276-236-5119. The sheriff's office is in Hillsville, the county seat. Deputies patrol the rural parts of Carroll County and work cases with the Virginia State Police. After booking, most people are moved to the New River Valley Regional Jail in Dublin. Short-stay holds can stay at the Carroll lockup before transfer.
The next image links to the Carroll County government site, which lists each office and phone number.
Use this Carroll County page to find the sheriff, the clerk, and the court phone numbers.
Records requests for arrest files go through the FOIA officer. Under Virginia Code § 2.2-3706, basic arrest data must be released. Open case files can be held back. The sheriff has five working days to reply.
New River Valley Regional Jail Roster
New River Valley Regional Jail is the main lockup for Carroll County released inmates. The jail sits at 108 Baker Road in Dublin, Virginia. The phone is 540-643-2000. The facility serves Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Pulaski, Wythe counties, and the City of Radford. The jail has 279,000 square feet on a 28-acre site. First prisoners came in April 1999. The Inmate Lookup Tool is online and lets you search by name, by booking number, by FBI number, or by state ID.
Mail to: Inmate Name and ID, New River Valley Regional Jail, 108 Baker Road, Dublin, VA 24084. Money can go in through JailATM, money order, or the lobby kiosk. Visitation is scheduled online. Video visits use Smart Communications. Programs at the jail include GED, substance abuse care, and job training. A magistrate's office sits on-site for bond hearings.
For state prison cases, use the VADOC offender locator to check on a Carroll County released inmate. The tool is free and updates each day. If the official NRVRJ site is slow, try VINE Link for custody status alerts.
Note: A Carroll County released inmate may show on the NRVRJ roster for a short time after release before the listing drops off the public view.
Carroll County Released Inmates Court Records
Most Carroll County released inmates have a court file you can pull online. Felony cases run through the Carroll Circuit Court in Hillsville. Misdemeanor and traffic cases go through the General District Court. Use the Virginia Circuit Court case search to find felony files. Pick Carroll from the drop-down. Search by name or by case number. The file shows the charge, the plea, the term, and the release date when set.
For lower court files, use the vacourts.gov find a case tool. It pulls in misdemeanor and traffic data for Carroll. Court data is real time and free. Section 17.1-208 of the Virginia Code lets the clerk charge a small fee for printed copies. Sealed and juvenile records are not shown.
State Tools for Carroll County Released Inmates
The VADOC offender locator tracks every state-responsible Carroll County released inmate. Type the first letter of the first name and the full last name. You can also use the seven-digit Offender ID. The page lists the prison, the term, and the projected release date. State data is updated each day. There is no fee.
For release alerts, use VINE Link. VINE is free and anonymous. You can pick email, text, or a phone call. The system covers New River Valley Regional Jail and every Virginia state prison. Sign up takes about two minutes. Call 1-800-467-4943 if you do not want to use the website.
For criminal history checks, the Virginia State Police takes name-based requests on form SP-167. The fee is $15. Add $5 for the sex offender check. Mail the form to P.O. Box 85076, Richmond, VA 23285. Turnaround is about 15 business days.
Carroll County Released Inmates FOIA
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act lets any Carroll County resident ask for a public record. The law lives at Virginia Code § 2.2-3700. You do not have to say why you want the file. You do need to give your name, your legal address, and a clear note of what you need. The agency has five working days to reply. They can take seven more if needed. For criminal investigative files, the deadline can stretch to 60 days.
Carroll County released inmates files held by the sheriff fall under the law enforcement records rule. Basic facts about the arrest, the charge, and the booking date must be shared. Open case files and witness names can be held back. Juvenile records and medical files are off limits.
Note: A Carroll County released inmates FOIA request can be sent by mail, by email, by fax, or in person.
Carroll County Released Inmates Laws
State law sets the rules for Carroll County released inmates. Title 53.1 of the Virginia Code covers prisons and jails. Section 53.1-24 says the warden must 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. Releases happen by 11:59 p.m. on the official date.
For sex offender data, see the Virginia Sex Offender Registry. Section 9.1-900 sets the framework. Juvenile records are kept under § 16.1-301 and are not open to the public unless a court orders it.
Nearby Counties
Carroll County shares lines with several southwest Virginia counties. Use these pages to track a Carroll County released inmate who may have moved across county lines.
The nearest qualifying city is Galax, on the Carroll-Grayson border.