Fairfax County Released Inmates
Fairfax County released inmates records cover people freed from the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center in the heart of Northern Virginia. The Sheriff's Office runs the ADC and the court security team, while the Police Department handles most criminal investigations. Use this page to find a roster, set up a release alert, or pull a court file. We list each tool you may need to track a Fairfax County released inmate fast, plus the state systems for longer prison time.
Fairfax County Released Inmates Overview
Fairfax County Sheriff Office
Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid leads the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office. The office provides the highest quality of service to residents of Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and the towns of Herndon and Vienna. The team runs a secure and humane Adult Detention Center, provides security for the courthouse complex, and serves civil law process for the courts. The HQ is at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. The phone is 703-246-3227. Hours are Monday to Friday from about 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sheriff's Office is engaged with the diverse communities it serves.
Records on a Fairfax County released inmate flow through the Sheriff's records desk first. The records section is at 10520 Judicial Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, phone 703-246-3245. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., except holidays. Written requests for inmate records can be sent to the same address.
The image below comes from the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office page.
Use the page to find current contact info for a Fairfax County released inmate roster check.
Note: As of late 2025 the Sheriff's Office does not maintain a public-facing online inmate search, so phone calls and Virginia VINE are the main tools.
Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC) is comprised of three structures all connected. In 1978 the first structure opened with a capacity of 198. Single cell and linear styles handle medium security inmates. In 1987 the North Building opened, growing the ADC to 589. The North Building has podular space for maximum-security offenders. The West Building, the third and last section, opened in 2000 and uses direct supervision for minimum-security inmates. The ADC has a max capacity of 1,260 per Virginia DOC guidelines. The ADC sits at 10520 Judicial Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030, with phone (703) 246-2100, open all day every day.
Funding an inmate's account uses the Online Portal via SmartCommunications, on-site kiosks, or the Money Safe lobby drop box. The ADC does not accept mail-in deposits. Mail to inmates uses the same Judicial Drive address with the inmate name and ID on the envelope.
The image below is from the Fairfax County ADC inmate housing page.
The page covers the layout of the building tied to a Fairfax County released inmate file pull.
Fairfax County Inmate Search Tools
Since Fairfax County does not have an online jail roster, you have to use the phone system or Virginia VINE. To call the ADC for inmate info, dial 703-246-2100 and follow the prompts to reach the inmate info line. Press 4 then 1 from the Jail Exchange notes. Virginia VINE works for custody checks and alerts and is available in 48 states and 2,900 jails.
The image below is from a Fairfax County inmate search guide, which lays out the steps to find a person.
It walks you through phone, mail, and online options for a Fairfax County released inmate when you only have a name to start with.
For custody alerts on a Fairfax County released inmate, use VINE Link. Sign up is free. You can pick email, text, or phone. The system covers the Fairfax County ADC and every Virginia state prison.
Fairfax County Circuit Court Records
Felony case files for Fairfax County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court. The clerk is John T. Frey. The court is at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-4009. The phone is 703-246-2221 and the fax is 703-246-5496. The Fairfax Circuit Court is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit. The court hears felony cases, civil matters over $25,000, land records, marriage licenses, and probate matters. E-filing is available for attorneys.
For a free name-based search, use the Virginia Circuit Court case information system and pick Fairfax County from the dropdown. You can search by name, case number, or hearing date. Criminal cases use the prefix CR. The data is updated in real time. For misdemeanors and traffic, use the General District Court case search. Many short jail terms tied to a Fairfax County released inmate end at the lower court.
State Search Tools and VINE Alerts
If a person from Fairfax County was sent to state prison, the case moves to the Virginia Department of Corrections. The VADOC offender locator covers about 24,000 inmates across 26 facilities. Type the first letter of the first name and the full last name. The tool gives the facility, the projected release date, and the offender status. It is free.
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.
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 jails in Virginia that take part in the program. The Fairfax County released inmate is not told that you signed up.
Note: The Fairfax County Police Department also publishes arrest data on its site, broken down by year and police district.
Fairfax County FOIA and Background Checks
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 county has five working days to reply. Read § 2.2-3706 on law enforcement files before you write the FOIA letter for a Fairfax County released inmate file.
The Virginia State Police criminal history check uses form SP-167. The fee is $15 per name search and the turnaround is about 15 business days.
Cities and Nearby Counties
Fairfax County wraps the City of Fairfax and many small towns in Northern Virginia. For records help in nearby cities and counties, use the pages below.