Henrico County Arrest Records
Search Arrest Records in Henrico County, Virginia
Start a name-based search through HenricoRecords.org to compare possible arrest-related matches and identify the official Henrico County source needed for confirmation or a records request.
- Start with the person’s full name and any relevant identifying details.
- Compare arrest or booking dates and agencies where available.
- Use the responsible agency for an official report or further confirmation.
What May Appear in Henrico County Arrest Records
Available information varies by record type and the agency that created or holds the record. A court case record, police report, and jail booking record serve different purposes.
| Information type | What to review |
|---|---|
| Name and identifying details | Confirm the person’s name against other known information. |
| Arrest or booking date | Compare the reported date with the event or detention timeframe. |
| Arresting or reporting agency | Helps identify whether the Police Division or another custodian should be contacted. |
| Charge information | General District Court case results may list the charge connected to a filed case. |
| Case or report identifier | A case number may help with court verification; an incident number may help with a police request. |
| Custody information | The Sheriff’s Office can provide current Henrico County Jail custody status by phone or in person. |
| Court status or outcome | Court records may show hearing dates, status, and outcome for cases filed in General District Court. |
- An arrest or charge does not establish a conviction.
- A booking summary may not include the underlying arrest report or a later court outcome.
How to Search Arrest Records in Henrico County
Use search information as a starting point, then compare it with the scope of the official source.
- Start with the person’s name and relevant alternate spellings.
- Select a supported arrest, booking, custody, or court source and check its stated scope.
- Compare identifying details, dates, and agencies before selecting a match.
- Identify the custodian for an official report and use court records separately when a later outcome is needed.
Useful follow-up details can include:
- Full name.
- Approximate arrest or booking date.
- Arresting agency.
- Booking, incident, or report number.
- Case number for related court verification.
A case number relates to a court filing, while an incident or report number may relate to a police record. A current-custody inquiry is different from a historical booking or arrest-record search.
Official Henrico County Arrest Record Sources
| Official source | What it provides | Scope or limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Henrico County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Information | Current inmate custody information and jail contact procedures | No public online inmate search; current custody inquiries are handled by phone or in person. |
| Henrico County Police Division Records Unit | Requests for arrest, incident, and accident reports | Covers cases handled by Henrico County Police Division; no instant online report lookup. |
| Henrico Sheriff’s Office FOIA Requests | Requests for Sheriff’s Office arrest, booking, and inmate records | Requests are subject to Virginia disclosure exemptions and possible redactions. |
| Henrico General District Court Criminal Case Search | Criminal case numbers, charges, hearing dates, status, and outcomes | Covers cases filed in Henrico County General District Court, not arrest reports or booking details. |
| Virginia FOIA - Law Enforcement Records Access | Virginia law governing access to certain law-enforcement records | Some information may be withheld or redacted under applicable exemptions. |
Free Henrico County Arrest Record Searches
The Virginia General District Court system provides a no-charge online search for criminal cases filed in Henrico County General District Court. It is useful for checking later court activity connected to an arrest, but it is not an arrest-report or booking-record search.
- Open the Henrico General District Court Criminal Case Search.
- Search using a name, case number, or hearing date.
- Review the listed defendant name, charge, hearing date, case status, and outcome.
- Contact the appropriate law-enforcement custodian if an arrest report, incident report, or booking record is needed.
The court search does not provide historical booking records, jail processing details, or police narratives. Henrico County Jail also does not publish a public online inmate search portal; current custody status must be requested directly from the Sheriff’s Office.
Requesting Arrest, Incident, and Booking Reports in Henrico County
An arrest report concerns an arrest event, while an incident or offense report documents a police-handled event and may not show that an arrest occurred. A booking record concerns detention processing. Related court documents are maintained separately through the court system.
| Record needed | Appropriate custodian or route |
|---|---|
| Arrest or incident report handled by Henrico County Police | Henrico County Police Division Records Unit |
| Accident report handled by Henrico County Police | Henrico County Police Division Records Unit |
| Sheriff’s Office booking, arrest, or inmate record | Henrico Sheriff’s Office FOIA Requests |
| Current Henrico County Jail custody status | Henrico County Sheriff’s Office by phone or in person |
| Criminal case status, hearing, or outcome | Henrico General District Court Criminal Case Search |
- Identify the agency that created or maintains the record.
- Gather the person’s name, approximate date, location, and any relevant incident, booking, report, or case identifier.
- Describe the specific record requested, such as an arrest report, incident report, or booking record.
- Follow the documented request route for that agency.
For Police Division reports, requests may be made in person, by mail, or by email. The Records Unit lists phone number (804) 501-4809, email policerecords@henrico.us, and an in-person address of 7721 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23294.
For Sheriff’s Office-held booking or arrest records, submit a FOIA request to the Sheriff’s Office FOIA Officer by mail, email, fax, or in person. The office lists phone number (804) 501-5860, email sherifffoia@henrico.us, and address 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228.
Henrico County Arrest Record Limitations and Verification
- Identity: A name match alone is not enough to establish that a record belongs to a particular person.
- Outcome: An arrest or listed charge is not a final court disposition; review the related court case for documented status or outcome.
- Scope: A Police Division report request covers cases handled by that division, while Sheriff’s Office records may concern jail custody, booking, or records held by that office.
- Record type: Booking information documents detention processing and is not necessarily the arresting agency’s complete report.
- Timing: Current custody information does not establish historical arrests, release status, or later court activity.
- Restrictions: Virginia law permits exemptions and redactions for certain law-enforcement information, including circumstances involving juvenile or investigative records. See Virginia FOIA - Law Enforcement Records Access.
- Missing results: No search result does not prove that no arrest, booking, or agency record exists.
- Verification: Request official reports from the responsible agency and use the appropriate court record for documented case outcomes.
Related Henrico County Record Guides
- Henrico County Criminal Records — criminal cases, charges, and recorded outcomes.
- Henrico County Inmate Search — custody information and detention-system coverage.
- Henrico County Court Records — dockets, judgments, and court documents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Henrico County Arrest Records
Does Henrico County offer an online jail inmate search?
- Henrico County Jail does not provide a public online inmate-search portal.
- For current custody status, contact the Sheriff’s Office by phone or in person and provide the inmate’s name; a date of birth may also help.
- The Henrico County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Information page provides jail contact and inmate-information guidance.
Where can I request a Henrico County Police arrest or incident report?
- Arrest and incident reports for cases handled by the Henrico County Police Division are requested through the Police Division Records Unit.
- Requests may be made in person, by mail, or by email.
- Helpful information includes a case number if available, the incident date, and names involved. See the Henrico County Police Division Records Unit.
How can I request Henrico County booking records?
- Booking, arrest, and inmate records held by the Sheriff’s Office can be requested through the Sheriff’s Office FOIA Officer.
- Requests may be submitted by mail, email, fax, or in person and should identify the specific record, relevant dates, and names involved.
- Access may be limited by Virginia law. Review Henrico Sheriff’s Office FOIA Requests before submitting a request.
Where can I check a Henrico County criminal case after an arrest?
- Search the Henrico General District Court Criminal Case Search for criminal cases filed in Henrico County General District Court.
- Searches may use a name, case number, or hearing date.
- Results can show charges, hearing dates, case status, and recorded outcomes, but they do not replace an arrest report or jail booking record.