Find Released Inmates in Frederick County
Frederick County released inmates records sit with the Sheriff's Office and the regional jail in Winchester. The county does not run its own lockup. Most people booked here are held at the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center on Fort Collier Road. Use this page to search a roster, look up a felony case, set up a release alert, or pull a court file. We list the right tool for each kind of search and the phone numbers you may need to find a Frederick County released inmate fast.
Frederick County Released Inmates Overview
Frederick County Sheriff and Released Inmates
The Frederick County Sheriff's Office is the lead law agency for the county. The office is in Winchester and works with the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center for jail time. The Sheriff handles patrol, civil paper service, court security, warrants, and the records desk. Most short stays end with a release straight from the regional jail. The Sheriff does not run its own jail building. To find a Frederick County released inmate, you can call the regional jail or use the lookup tool the jail posts online.
The detention center is at 141 Fort Collier Road, Winchester, VA 22603. The phone is 540-535-3800. The site holds people from Frederick County, Clarke County, Fauquier County, and Winchester City. The roster is updated all day. Mail to a current inmate must use the inmate name and the same Fort Collier Road address. PayTel Connect handles video visits at 30 cents per minute. On-site video visits are free.
Booking sheets list the full name, the date and time of booking, the charges, the bond, and the next hearing. Mugshots stay on file. If you need an old photo, write the records desk and ask in clear terms. The jail also has a work release program for some inmates. The Community Correction Center at 147 Fort Collier Road serves work release.
The image below comes from the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center website, which lists the rules for inmate lookup and visits.
This page is the first stop when you want to check on a Frederick County released inmate. It walks you through the inmate locator, the mail rules, and the visit hours.
Note: The detention center serves four jurisdictions, so a search may turn up cases from outside Frederick County as well.
Frederick County Circuit Court Records
Felony case files for Frederick County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court at the Judicial Center, 5 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA 22601. The phone is (540) 667-5770. The clerk holds criminal records, civil claims, deeds, wills, and marriage records. Land records use the COVERS system for remote access, with a subscriber agreement and fees for certified copies. The office is open Monday through Friday during business hours.
The state-run case lookup is the best place to start when you only have a name. Use the Virginia Circuit Court case information system and pick Frederick from the list. Search by name, case number, or hearing date. The data is real time and free. Criminal cases use the prefix CR. For misdemeanor or traffic charges, use the General District Court case search.
Court files often hold the sentence length, the conviction date, and any probation terms. That data is the key to picking a release date for a Frederick County released inmate. Plain copies cost $0.50 per page, with a $2.00 certification fee.
State Prison Tools for Released Inmates
If a person from Frederick County was sent to state prison, the case moves to the VADOC offender locator. The tool 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 result page shows the facility, the projected release date, and the offender status. The data is free and updates each day. VADOC does not list jail or juvenile cases.
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 with the term, the offense, and the date received. Good conduct credit may cut the term. The Frederick County released inmate count from state prison is small but real.
VINE Alerts for Frederick County Released Inmates
VINE is the free alert service for victims and the public. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-800-467-4943. You pick text, email, or a phone call. VINE works for all jails in Virginia that take part, and the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center is one of them. VINE tracks release, transfer, escape, death, and other custody changes. Sign up is anonymous. The Frederick County released inmate is not told that someone is watching the case.
Use VINE when you want quick news the moment a release happens. You can register for as many people as you want. Alerts may lag a release by a few minutes.
Note: VINE pulls from the same booking system as the regional jail, so the timing of an alert may not be exact.
Frederick County FOIA and Background Checks
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act lets you ask for jail and court records. The law lives at Virginia Code § 2.2-3700. Any Virginia citizen who is not in jail can file a request. The press can file too. The county has five working days to reply, with seven more if needed. Send a letter to the Sheriff's Office or the County Administrator. You can also use the online FOIA portal on the Frederick County site.
Some files are held back. Active criminal investigation files do not have to be shared. Juvenile records, witness names, and personnel files can be withheld. The rules on law enforcement files sit in § 2.2-3706. Read both code sections before you write the FOIA letter.
For a full background check, the Virginia State Police criminal history check is the formal way. 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.
Frederick County Released Inmates Resources
Many tools help with a Frederick County released inmates search. Use the right one for the kind of case you need.
- Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center
- Winchester Frederick County Circuit Court Clerk
- VADOC Offender Locator
- VINE Link release alerts
- Virginia Sex Offender Registry
Each tool has a free public side. Some, like the State Police records check, cost a fee. Plan ahead if you need a hard copy.
Cities and Nearby Counties
The City of Winchester is an independent city inside Frederick County's borders, with its own page on this site. Use it for any Winchester police case.
For records help in nearby places, check the county pages below. Each has its own jail or court setup.