Find Released Inmates in Prince William County
Prince William County released inmates records help families, lawyers, and the press track people who left the Adult Detention Center in Manassas. Use this page to look up a release date, check booking info, or set up custody alerts. The Sheriff handles court security and records out of 9311 Lee Avenue. State prison cases pass to the Virginia Department of Corrections. We list each tool you need to start a Prince William County released inmates search and to track a case as it moves through court.
Prince William County Released Inmates Overview
Prince William County Sheriff Released Inmates
The Prince William County Sheriff's Office is at 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110. The phone is 703-792-6070. The non-emergency line is 703-792-6500. The Sheriff is an elected constitutional officer. Services include court security, civil process, inmate transportation, and jail operations support. Most pre-trial Prince William County released inmates pass through the Adult Detention Center down the street. The Sheriff's records desk takes walk-in requests, mail requests, and FOIA letters for jail logs and arrest reports. Inmate visitation is by appointment only.
Booking sheets list the full name, the booking date, the charges, the bond, and the next court date. Mugshots are kept on file. Mail sent to inmates must use this format: Inmate name and ID, c/o the Adult Detention Center. Do not send cash. Use a money order to add funds. Old files may take longer.
The lead-in image below comes from the Prince William County Sheriff's Office page, which lists the addresses, phone lines, and records contacts for the office.
The Sheriff page is the right contact when you need a copy of a booking sheet, an arrest report, or release info for a Prince William County released inmate.
Note: Prince William County has the highest jail incarceration rate in the state, so the Sheriff's records desk handles a heavy daily case load.
Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
The Prince William-Manassas Regional Adult Detention Center serves Prince William County, the towns of Occoquan, Quantico, Triangle, Dumfries, and Haymarket, and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. The facility is at 9320 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110. The main phone is 703-792-6420. For inmate info, call 703-792-5811 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. After hours, call 703-792-6420. The ADC can only verify info on inmates currently in custody. The facility houses pre-trial detainees and people serving terms of up to 12 months. For sentences over 12 months, inmates are transferred to the Virginia Department of Corrections.
The lead-in image below comes from the Adult Detention Center official page, which lists the address, the phone lines, and the rules for mail and visitation.
The ADC page is a good place to start when you need to confirm a Prince William County released inmate is still in custody or has been moved.
Prince William Inmate Inquiry Tool
Prince William County runs a public inmate inquiry tool online. The database updates in real time. You can search by name, booking number, or date. Results include a mugshot, current charges, and bond information. The tool is open 24/7. Most current Prince William County released inmates show in this database within hours of booking. The tool also lists race, gender, height, and weight.
The lead-in image below comes from the Prince William County Sheriff's Office Inmate Inquiry tool, which lets you search inmates currently in custody at the ADC.
The inquiry tool is the fastest way to confirm whether a person is still in the ADC or has been released. For technical issues, contact the Sheriff's Office.
Note: The inquiry tool only shows current inmates, so a Prince William County released inmate who was let out yesterday will no longer appear in results.
Prince William Circuit Court Released Inmates Records
Felony case files for Prince William County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court at 9311 Lee Avenue, Manassas, VA 20110-5586. The Clerk is Jacqueline Smith. The phone is 703-792-6015. The fax is 703-342-0342. Hours run 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The court is part of Virginia's 31st Judicial Circuit. The Clerk handles criminal records, civil claims, deeds, wills, and marriage records. 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 Prince William County Circuit 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 to Circuit, use the General District Court case search. The General District Court Clerk is Keshara Luster. The phone is 703-792-6141. Many short jail terms end in General District Court and never make it to the state offender locator.
The county also runs an Online Records Access portal for the Clerk's office. Land records, judgments, marriage licenses, and probate records are all online by subscription. The cost is $240 per year for unlimited access.
The lead-in image below comes from the Prince William County official website, which links to the Circuit Court, Sheriff, and other county services.
The county home page is a good first stop when you do not know which office to call for a Prince William County released inmate.
State Prison Cases for Prince William County Released Inmates
If a person from Prince William County was sent to state prison, 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. Good conduct credit can cut time too.
VINE Alerts and FOIA Sources
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 that take part in the program, including the ADC. It tracks release, transfer, escape, death, and other custody changes. Sign up is anonymous. The Prince William County released inmate is not told that someone is watching.
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. The county has five working days to reply, with seven more if needed. Active criminal investigation files can be withheld under § 2.2-3706.
The Virginia State Police criminal history check is the formal way to get a full record. The fee is $15 per name search. For sex offender data, use the Virginia Sex Offender Registry.
- VADOC Offender Locator
- VINE Link for release alerts
- Circuit Court Case Information
Cities and Nearby Counties
Prince William County wraps the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park. For city-specific record help, see the pages below.
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