Fluvanna County Released Inmates
Fluvanna County released inmates records cover people freed from local custody in this small Piedmont county between Charlottesville and Richmond. The Sheriff's Office in Palmyra handles arrests, and most short-term inmates are held at the Central Virginia Regional Jail in Orange. 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 Fluvanna County released inmate fast.
Fluvanna County Released Inmates Overview
Fluvanna County Sheriff Office
The Fluvanna County Sheriff's Office sits at 160 Commons Blvd, Palmyra, VA 22963. The phone is 434-589-8211. The office provides law enforcement, jail operations, and court security. Arrested persons are typically transferred to the Central Virginia Regional Jail in Orange. FOIA requests can be sent to Foia@fluvannasheriff.com or by mail to Attn: FOIA, P.O. Box 113, Palmyra, VA 22963. The fax is (434) 591-2006.
The Sheriff's Office maintains an active warrant database. The records division handles public records requests. Concealed handgun permits are processed here. Fingerprinting is by appointment for background checks. Civil process papers are served by deputies. Emergency 911 services are dispatched through county communications. The Sheriff's Office coordinates with the regional jail for inmate housing. Per 2023 State Police data, the county had 256 arrests, including 36 for simple assault, 21 for drug violations, 7 for aggravated assault, 2 for murder, and 35 for DUI.
The image below comes from the Fluvanna County Sheriff Office page.
Use the page to find current contact info for a Fluvanna County released inmate roster check.
Note: Expungement for dismissed charges or acquittals is available starting July 1, 2025, under recent state law changes.
Central Virginia Regional Jail
The Central Virginia Regional Jail is at 1300 Juvenile Lane, Orange, VA 22960. The phone is 540-672-3222. The jail serves Fluvanna, Greene, Louisa, Madison, and Orange counties. Inmate visitation is scheduled Friday through Monday. Visits are non-contact and limited to 30 minutes. You must be on the inmate's visitor list to visit. The online inmate search is available through the facility website.
Inmate accounts can be funded through the lobby kiosk or by mail. Mail to inmates is addressed to the inmate name, c/o Central Virginia Regional Jail, 1300 Juvenile Lane, Orange, VA 22960. Video visitation runs through the Telmate/GTL system. All visitors must present valid photo ID. No cell phones or personal items are allowed in the visitation area. Professional visits like attorneys and clergy are by appointment. Inmate programs include educational and substance abuse classes. Medical and mental health services are provided on site.
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Use the page to look up a Fluvanna County released inmate by name or by booking number.
Fluvanna County Circuit Court Records
Felony case files for Fluvanna County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court. The clerk is Tristana P. Treadway. The court is at 72 Main Street, Suite A, P.O. Box 550, Palmyra, VA 22963. The phone is (434) 591-1970 and the fax is (434) 591-1971. The court has jurisdiction over felonies, civil cases over $25,000, divorces, and adoptions. Land records, wills, and probate matters are also handled by the Clerk's Office. Marriage licenses are issued at the office. Notary public applications are processed there too. The clerk's email is ttreadway@vacourts.gov.
For a free name-based search, use the Virginia Circuit Court case information system and pick Fluvanna 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. The General District Court phone is (434) 591-1980. Many short jail terms tied to a Fluvanna County released inmate end at the lower court.
Fluvanna County Government Resources
The image below comes from the Fluvanna County official website.
The site is the best place to find phone numbers and addresses tied to a Fluvanna County released inmate file pull. The county FOIA officer for County Administration is Dan Whitten. Records can be requested by U.S. mail, fax, email, in person, or by phone. A written request is not required under FOIA. The Sheriff's Office and the Circuit Court Clerk have separate FOIA procedures.
State Search Tools and VINE Alerts
If a person from Fluvanna 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. The county is also home to the Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, a state prison run by VADOC.
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 Fluvanna County released inmate is not told that you signed up.
Note: The Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women holds state inmates and is not the same facility as the Central Virginia Regional Jail.
Fluvanna 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 Fluvanna 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.
- VADOC Offender Locator
- VINE Link for release alerts
- Circuit Court Case Information
Cities and Nearby Counties
Fluvanna County sits between Charlottesville and Richmond along the James River. The town of Palmyra is the county seat but does not have its own page on this site. For records help in nearby places, use the county or city pages below.