Shenandoah County Released Inmates
Shenandoah County released inmates records help families, lawyers, and the press track people who left RSW Regional Jail in Front Royal. Use this page to look up a release date, check booking info, or set up custody alerts. The Sheriff handles records out of 810 N. Main Street in Woodstock. State prison cases pass to the Virginia Department of Corrections. We list each tool you need to start a Shenandoah County released inmates search and to follow a case as it moves through court.
Shenandoah County Released Inmates Overview
Shenandoah County Sheriff Released Inmates
The Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for jail records in the county. Sheriff Timothy C. Carter runs the office at 810 N. Main Street, Suite 1, Woodstock, VA 22664. The phone is 540-459-6100. The fax is 540-459-6114. The email is sheriff@shencosheriff.com. The agency is a full-service law enforcement office covering about 450 square miles. Services include patrol, investigations, court security, civil process, communications, and 911 dispatch. The Shenandoah County Jail is now closed, so all Shenandoah County released inmates pass through RSW Regional Jail in Front Royal before any court date.
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 for jail logs and arrest reports. The office also handles concealed handgun permit applications and fingerprinting for employment.
The lead-in image below comes from the Shenandoah County Sheriff's Office official website, which lists the addresses, phone lines, and contact emails 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 Shenandoah County released inmate.
Note: Local town police include Edinburg, Mt. Jackson, New Market, Strasburg, and Woodstock. Each runs a separate phone line for daily calls.
RSW Regional Jail for Shenandoah County
The Rappahannock-Shenandoah-Warren (RSW) Regional Jail is at 6601 Winchester Road, Front Royal, VA 22630. The main phone is 540-622-6097 or 540-622-8678. The 375-bed facility opened in July 2014. Superintendent Russell Gilkison runs the jail. RSW serves Shenandoah, Rappahannock, and Warren counties. All Shenandoah County released inmates were once held here. The jail runs an inmate locator on its website. Inmate visitation, mail, attorney communications, and property rules are all posted online.
Other key numbers: Inmate Accounts 540-622-5015, Booking 540-622-8620, Records 540-622-5024, Medical 540-622-5038, Community Custody 540-622-5032. The general info email is information@rswregionaljail.com. To find a Shenandoah County released inmate, visit the RSW website and click "RSW Inmate Locator."
Shenandoah Circuit Court Released Inmates Records
Felony case files for Shenandoah County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court at 112 South Main Street, Woodstock, VA 22664-1423. The mailing address is P.O. Box 406. The Clerk is Hon. Sarona S. Irvin. The phone is 540-459-6150. The fax is 540-459-6155. Hours run 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The presiding judge is Hon. Kevin C. Black. The court is part of Virginia's 26th Judicial Circuit. The Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil disputes, family law, land records, marriage licenses, and probate.
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 Shenandoah 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 is at 215 Mill Road, Suite 128, with a phone of 540-459-6130.
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 Shenandoah County released inmate.
The lead-in image below comes from the Shenandoah County official website, which links to the Sheriff, the courts, and other county services.
The county home page is a good first stop when you do not know which office to call for a Shenandoah County released inmate.
Note: The Shenandoah County Commonwealth's Attorney is at 215 Mill Road, Suite 109, with a phone of 540-459-6129.
State Prison Cases for Shenandoah County Released Inmates
If a person from Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah 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 RSW. It tracks release, transfer, escape, death, and other custody changes. Sign up is anonymous. The Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah 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.
Other useful tools for a Shenandoah County released inmate search:
- VADOC Offender Locator
- VINE Link for release alerts
- Circuit Court Case Information
Cities and Nearby Counties
Shenandoah County is in the northern Shenandoah Valley. There are no cities inside the county that have their own pages on this site. For records help in nearby places, use the city and county pages below.
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