Russell County Released Inmates Records
Russell County released inmates records help families, lawyers, and the press track people who left the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail. Use this page to look up a release date, check booking info, or set up custody alerts. The Sheriff handles records out of 79 Rogers Avenue in Lebanon. State prison cases pass to the Virginia Department of Corrections. We list each tool you need to start a Russell County released inmates search and to follow a case as it moves through court.
Russell County Released Inmates Overview
Russell County Sheriff Released Inmates
The Russell County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for jail records in the county. The office is at 79 Rogers Avenue, Lebanon, VA 24266. The phone is 276-889-8033. Most pre-trial Russell County released inmates are held at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Abingdon. The Sheriff also handles court security, civil process, and inmate transport. Under Virginia Code § 19.2-81, law enforcement can take any person suspected of a crime into custody. According to FBI Crime Data Explorer numbers, Russell County recorded 605 arrests in a recent year, with 426 men and 179 women.
Booking sheets list the full name, the booking date, the charges, the bond, and the next court date. Mugshots are kept on file. The Sheriff's records desk takes walk-in requests, mail requests, and FOIA letters.
The lead-in image below comes from the Russell 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 Russell County released inmate.
Note: Russell County arrest data shows the most common charges are simple assault, disorderly conduct, larceny, and drug offenses.
Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority
The Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority (SWVRJA) serves Russell County and several other counties in southwestern Virginia. SWVRJA runs an inmate locator on its website and offers video visitation, an inmate phone service through Smart Communications, and a commissary fund deposit system. The authority also lists FOIA contacts, the Prison Rape Elimination Act coordinator, and an attorney verification page. Most current Russell County released inmates show in the SWVRJA locator within hours of booking.
To find a Russell County released inmate, visit the SWVRJA "Locate Current Inmates" tool. You can search by name, ID number, or booking number. Results include current charges, bond information, and housing location. Visitation, mail, and commissary deposits all follow SWVRJA rules.
Russell Circuit Court Released Inmates Records
Felony case files for Russell County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court at 83 East Main Street, P.O. Box 435, Lebanon, VA 24266. The Clerk is Hon. Ann Sword McReynolds. The phone is 276-889-8023. The fax is 276-889-8003. Hours run 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. The court is part of Virginia's 29th Judicial Circuit. The Clerk handles felony criminal cases, divorce records, estate and probate files, civil disputes over $25,000, and land records. The District Court Clerk's Office is at the same address, P.O. Box 65, with a phone of 276-889-8051.
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 Russell 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.
Court records are presumed public under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act and Virginia Code § 17.1-208. Marriage records since 1849 are kept by the Clerk. Records from 1941 onward are also available digitally through the SRA system. The lead-in image below comes from the Russell County Online Records SRA page, which lists subscription details and the date ranges for each record type.
The SRA page is the right contact when you need to view land records, judgments, or wills tied to a Russell County released inmate.
Note: SRA fees are $600 for one year, $300 for six months, or $150 for three months. Checks must be for the exact amount.
State Prison Cases for Russell County Released Inmates
If a person from Russell 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 for Russell 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 SWVRJA. It tracks release, transfer, escape, death, and other custody changes. Sign up is anonymous. The Russell 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. Arrest records in Russell County are generally public under § 2.2-3706. The county has five working days to reply, with seven more if needed.
Other Russell 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. The Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator covers federal inmates if the case crossed federal lines.
Other useful tools for a Russell County released inmate search:
- VADOC Offender Locator
- VINE Link for release alerts
- Circuit Court Case Information
Cities and Nearby Counties
Russell County is in southwestern Virginia. Lebanon is the county seat, but no city in the county is large enough to have its own page on this site. For records help in nearby places, use the county pages below.
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