Lee County Released Inmates
Lee County released inmates records help you trace people who left local custody in far southwest Virginia. The county runs a small jail in Jonesville. Use the tools on this page to find a Lee County released inmate by name, look up a court file, or set a custody alert. We list each step you need to start a search and to track a case from arrest to release.
Lee County Released Inmates Overview
Lee County Sheriff Inmate Records
The Lee County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for jail records in Jonesville. Sheriff Gary B. Parsons has held the post since December 1996. The office sits at 33640 Main Street, Suite U101, Jonesville, VA 24263. The mailing address is P.O. Box 177, Jonesville, VA 24263. The office line is 276-346-7753. The non-emergency number is 276-346-7777. The fax is 276-346-7706. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Staff handle booking, transport, and records for each Lee County released inmate. They can confirm a current custody status, share a booking number, or take a written request for older files. The first image below comes from the Lee County Sheriff's Office site, which lists each contact and the main programs.
The page above is the right place to start when you do not yet have a booking number. It walks you through phone, mail, and in-person options for a Lee County released inmate.
Note: Far southwest Virginia jails sometimes hold inmates from neighboring counties, so confirm the booking facility before you mail a record request.
Lee County Jail Operations
The Lee County Jail shares a building with the Sheriff's Office at 33640 Main Street, Suite U101 in Jonesville. The jail holds people waiting for trial and people serving short jail terms. To get info on a Lee County released inmate, call 276-346-7777 and give the full name, the date of birth, and the booking number if you have it. Limited info may be shared over the phone. For older files, send a written request to P.O. Box 177, Jonesville, VA 24263.
Mail to inmates must use this format: full name and ID, c/o Lee County Jail, P.O. Box 177, Jonesville, VA 24263. Do not send cash. Use a money order if you need to add funds. Booking sheets list the charges, the bond, and the next court date for each Lee County released inmate. The jail is staffed 24 hours a day for emergencies.
The county runs the jail on its own. There is no regional jail tie for Lee County, so the Sheriff holds all the records you need.
Lee Circuit Court Released Inmates Records
Felony case files for Lee County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court. The Clerk's phone is 276-346-1741. The mailing address is P.O. Box 326, Jonesville, VA 24263. Lee County is part of the 30th Judicial Circuit. The Clerk handles criminal records, civil claims, deeds, wills, and marriage records. The office is open Monday through Friday during business hours.
Use the Virginia Circuit Court case information system and pick Lee from the list. You can search by name, case number, or hearing date. Criminal cases use the prefix CR. The data is real time and free. For misdemeanor or traffic charges that did not get bumped up, use the General District Court case search. Many short jail terms in Lee County end at the General District level.
Court files often hold the sentence length, the conviction date, and the probation terms. That info helps you set a release date for a Lee County released inmate.
State Prison Cases for Lee County
If a Lee County released inmate served state prison time, 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. Section 53.1-24 makes the Director 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. Good conduct credit cuts time too.
Note: Far southwest Virginia inmates may be moved to a state prison hours from Lee County, so the VADOC tool is the best way to track a transfer.
VINE Alerts and FOIA in Lee County
VINE is the free alert tool for victims and the public. Sign up at vinelink.com or call 1-800-467-4943. Pick email, text, or a phone call. VINE works for Virginia jails that take part. It tracks release, transfer, escape, death, and other custody changes for Lee County released inmates. Sign up is free and anonymous.
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act lets you ask for jail records held by Lee County. The law sits at Virginia Code § 2.2-3700. Send a letter to the Sheriff's Office, P.O. Box 177, Jonesville, VA 24263. The county has five working days to reply, with seven more if needed. Active criminal investigation files do not have to be shared. The rules on law enforcement files sit in § 2.2-3706.
Other Sources for Lee County Records
The Virginia State Police criminal history check is the formal way to get a full record on a Lee County released inmate. 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. Juvenile records are not given out except in narrow cases listed under Virginia Code § 19.2-389.1.
For sex offender data, use the Virginia Sex Offender Registry. It is free and shows photos, addresses, and the offense type. Other tools that help with Lee County records:
- VADOC Offender Locator
- VINE Link for release alerts
- Circuit Court case search
Cities and Nearby Counties
Lee County is in the far southwest tip of Virginia. There are no qualifying cities inside the county that have their own pages on this site. For records help in nearby places, use the county pages below.
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