Richmond County Released Inmates
Richmond County released inmates records cover the Northern Neck county based in Warsaw, not the City of Richmond. Use this page to look up a release date, check booking info, or set up custody alerts. The Sheriff handles records out of 140 Judicial Center. Most pre-trial Richmond County released inmates pass through Northern Neck Regional Jail. State prison cases pass to the Virginia Department of Corrections. We list each tool you need to start a Richmond County released inmates search and to follow a case as it moves through court.
Richmond County Released Inmates Overview
Richmond County Sheriff Released Inmates
The Richmond County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for jail records in this Northern Neck county. Sheriff Michael J. Britt runs the office at 140 Judicial Center, Warsaw, VA 22572. The phone is 804-333-3611. Most pre-trial Richmond County released inmates pass through Northern Neck Regional Jail 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.
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 Northern Neck Regional Jail, 3908 Richmond Road, Warsaw, VA 22572. Do not send cash. Use a money order to add funds.
The lead-in image below comes from the Richmond 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 Richmond County released inmate. Do not confuse this rural Northern Neck county with the City of Richmond.
Note: Richmond County is one of the smallest counties in the state by population, formed in 1692 from Old Rappahannock County.
Northern Neck Regional Jail Inmate Search
Northern Neck Regional Jail serves multiple counties in the Northern Neck region, including Richmond County, Lancaster County, Northumberland County, and Westmoreland County. The jail is at 3908 Richmond Road, Warsaw, VA 22572. The phone is 804-333-6419. Inmate search is online. Visitation, mail, and commissary deposit info are also posted on the jail website. FOIA requests are handled through the jail administration. Most current Richmond County released inmates show in the database within hours of booking.
Richmond Circuit Court Released Inmates Records
Felony case files for Richmond County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court at 53 East Main Street, Warsaw, VA 22572. The phone is 804-333-3781. Court records have been computerized back to 1753 and are available online by subscribing to the Secure Remote Access (SRA) site. The Clerk handles criminal records, civil claims, deeds, wills, and marriage records. Section 17.1-208 of the Code of Virginia says the court records held by clerks of the circuit court must be open for inspection by any person.
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 Richmond County from the list (the rural Northern Neck county, not the city). 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. 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 Richmond County released inmate. Copies of public records are $0.50 per page. Certified copies cost $2.00 more.
The lead-in image below comes from the Richmond County Circuit Court records page, which lays out the rules for in-person and online access.
The page above is the right contact when you need a copy of a sentencing order or a criminal case file for a Richmond County released inmate.
State Prison Cases for Richmond County Released Inmates
If a person from Richmond 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. 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 cuts time too.
Note: Always pick the Northern Neck Richmond County from the dropdown, not Richmond City, when you search VADOC or the Circuit Court system.
VINE Alerts and FOIA for Richmond 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. It tracks release, transfer, escape, death, and other custody changes. Sign up is anonymous. The Richmond 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.
Other Richmond 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. 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 Richmond County released inmate search:
- VADOC Offender Locator
- VINE Link for release alerts
- Circuit Court Case Information
Cities and Nearby Counties
Richmond County is rural Northern Neck country. There are no cities inside the county. The City of Richmond is a separate place; see that page for city records.
Cities with their own pages:
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