Pulaski County Released Inmates Lookup
Pulaski County released inmates records help families, lawyers, and the press track people who left New River Valley Regional Jail in Dublin. Use this page to look up a release date, check booking info, or set up custody alerts. The Sheriff handles records out of the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office. State prison cases pass to the Virginia Department of Corrections. We list each tool you need to start a Pulaski County released inmates search and to follow a case as it moves through court.
Pulaski County Released Inmates Overview
Pulaski County Sheriff Released Inmates
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for jail records in the county. Most pre-trial Pulaski County released inmates pass through New River Valley Regional Jail in Dublin before any court date. The Sheriff's records desk takes walk-in requests, mail requests, and FOIA letters for jail logs and arrest reports. The Sheriff also runs court security, civil process, and inmate transport. The Pulaski County Detention Center holds county, state, and federal inmates as needed. Names show on the inmate roster online for current bookings.
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 New River Valley Regional Jail, 108 Baker Rd, Dublin, VA 24084. Do not send cash. Use a money order to add funds.
The lead-in image below comes from the Pulaski County official website, which links to the Sheriff, the Clerk of Circuit Court, and other county services.
The county home page is a good first stop when you do not know which office to call for a Pulaski County released inmate.
Note: The county was named for Count Casimir Pulaski and was formed in 1839 from parts of Wythe and Montgomery counties.
New River Valley Regional Jail Inmate Search
The New River Valley Regional Jail is at 108 Baker Road, Dublin, VA 24084. The phone is 540-643-2000. The jail serves Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Pulaski, Wythe counties, and the City of Radford. Construction began in May 1997 on a 28-acre site. The first prisoners arrived on April 27, 1999. The 279,000 square foot facility includes a magistrate's office, kitchen, laundry, library, classrooms, and a medical unit. The jail runs an inmate lookup tool online. Search needs at least the first three letters of the last name. Results include the Offender ID number, the mugshot, full name, location, charges, arrest date, and bond amount.
The jail does not affiliate with or recommend bail bond companies. If the website is offline, call 540-643-2000 and give the staff member the name of who you are looking for and a birth date if you have it. Most current Pulaski County released inmates show in the database within hours of booking.
Pulaski Circuit Court Released Inmates Records
Felony case files for Pulaski County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court at 45 Third Street NW, Suite 101, Pulaski, VA 24301. The Clerk is Spencer A. Rygas. The phone is 540-980-7825. The fax is 540-980-7835. The court is part of Virginia's 27th 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 Pulaski 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, use the General District Court case search. The General District Court phone is 540-980-7470. Many short jail terms end in General District Court and never make it to the state offender locator. Court files often hold the sentence length, the conviction date, and any probation terms. That info is the key to picking a release date for a Pulaski County released inmate.
Note: Under Virginia Code § 16.1-305, juvenile case files and adoption records are not open to the public, even with a court order in hand.
State Prison Cases for Pulaski County Released Inmates
If a person from Pulaski 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 VADOC mailing address is P.O. Box 26963, Richmond, VA 23261. The phone is 804-674-3000.
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 cuts time too.
VINE Alerts and FOIA for Pulaski 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 email, text, or a phone call. VINE works for jails that take part in the program, including New River Valley Regional. It tracks release, transfer, escape, death, and other custody changes. Sign up is anonymous. The Pulaski 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. Pulaski County prefers FOIA requests in writing. The county has five working days to reply, with seven more if needed. Active criminal investigation files can be withheld under § 2.2-3706.
Other Pulaski County Released Inmates Sources
The Virginia State Police criminal history check is the formal way to get a full record. The fee is $15 per name search. Add the sex offender registry for $5 more. Use form SP-167 and mail it to the State Police in Richmond. For sex offender data, use the Virginia Sex Offender Registry. It is free and shows photos, addresses, and the offense type.
Other useful tools for a Pulaski County released inmate search:
- VADOC Offender Locator
- VINE Link for release alerts
- Circuit Court Case Information
Cities and Nearby Counties
Pulaski County sits in southwestern Virginia near the City of Radford. For city-specific record help, see the page below.
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