Washington County Released Inmates
Washington County released inmates records help families, lawyers, victims, and the press track people who have left local custody in Abingdon. Sheriff Blake Andis runs the office. Most adults are housed at the Abingdon Regional Jail, run by the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority. Use this page to look up a Washington County released inmate by name, pull a booking sheet, check a court file, or set up release alerts. We list each tool, each phone line, and each link you need to start a fast search and follow each case from arrest to release.
Washington County Released Inmates Overview
Washington County Sheriff Inmate Roster
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is the lead law enforcement agency for the rural belt around Abingdon and along the Tennessee line. Sheriff Blake Andis is a constitutional officer elected to a four-year term. The office sits in the Public Safety Building at 20281 Rustic Lane, Abingdon, VA 24210. The office is staffed 24/7. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Call 276-676-6000 for the front desk. The Bristol line is 276-669-7134 and the toll-free line is 1-888-461-0414. Records staff can pull a booking sheet for a Washington County released inmate.
The Sheriff runs patrol, Investigations at 276-676-6021, Civil Process at 276-676-6010, central dispatch, animal control, litter control, and courthouse security. The first image below comes from the Washington County Sheriff's Office page, which lists each duty area and the staff in charge.
The page above is a good first stop when you do not know which division to call. It walks you through phone, mail, and online options for a Washington County released inmate.
Note: Washington County Sheriff records show 843 arrests in 2023, down 7.5% from 912 in 2022, with 582 male and 261 female arrestees.
Abingdon Regional Jail Inmate Search
Washington County inmates are held at the Abingdon Regional Jail. The site is at 15205 Joe Derting Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210. Call 276-739-3520 for the front desk. The fax is 276-739-3534. The jail is part of the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail Authority, which serves ten counties and cities in the southwest corner of the state. Use the SWVRJA current facility inmate search to find a name. The tool shows mugshots, charges, bond, and the next court date. Filter by facility to pull only Abingdon records.
The next image shows the Washington County arrest records guide, which has the latest stats and step-by-step lookup tips.
The page above is a good second stop when you cannot find a Washington County released inmate by name. It links to the SWVRJA portal and lists FOIA tips for the Sheriff's Office.
Washington Circuit Court Released Inmates Records
Felony cases for Washington County released inmates live with the Clerk of Circuit Court in Abingdon. Washington Circuit Court is part of the 28th Judicial Circuit. The court handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $25,000, family law, land records, and probate. Files can be requested in person or by mail.
The state-run case lookup is the fastest way to start. Use the Virginia Circuit Court case information system and pick Washington from the list. Search by name, case number, or hearing date. Use the General District Court case search for traffic and misdemeanors. Both tools are free and update in real time.
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 Washington County released inmate.
State Prison Cases for Washington County Released Inmates
If a person from Washington 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. Section 53.1-28 lets the Director discharge a prisoner up to 30 days early. Good conduct credit cuts time too.
VINE Alerts for Washington 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 all jails in Virginia that take part, including the SWVRJA Abingdon site. It tracks release, transfer, escape, death, and other custody changes. Sign up is anonymous. The Washington County released inmate is not told that someone is watching.
Use VINE when you want quick news the moment a release happens. You can register for as many people as you want.
Note: Virginia State Police troopers made another 82 arrests inside Washington County in 2023, on top of Sheriff arrests, so VSP records can also be useful.
FOIA and Other Sources
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. Any Virginia citizen who is not in jail can file a request. The press can file too. The county has five working days to reply, with seven more if needed. Send a letter to the Sheriff at 20281 Rustic Lane, Abingdon, VA 24210. Read § 2.2-3706 first. It lists the law enforcement files that can be held back.
The Virginia State Police criminal history check is the formal way to get a full record. The fee is $15 per name search. Use form SP-167. Other useful tools:
Cities and Nearby Counties
Washington County borders the City of Bristol. Use the Bristol page for city records help. For nearby places, use the county pages below.
Nearby counties: