Henrico County VA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

Henrico County, Virginia · Recent arrests, jail custody and criminal court records

Connect a Henrico Police Arrest to Jail and Court Records

Henrico Police, the Sheriff’s Office and the Virginia courts maintain separate pieces of the same arrest.

Use this guide to locate recent arrest reports, verify current custody, identify Jail East or West and follow misdemeanor or felony charges to their final court disposition.

HENRICO RECORD CROSSING VERIFYING
POLICE ARREST ICR + CHARGES
JAIL CUSTODY EAST OR WEST
COURT CASE FINAL RESULT
IDENTITY + CASE VERIFIED
Arrest does not mean conviction. Henrico Police arrest data and Sheriff custody records describe an arrest or detention event. They do not prove guilt or show the final disposition of every charge.
Recent police arrests

Henrico publishes approximately 30 days online.

Current jail custody

Use the official Sheriff inmate search.

Misdemeanor case

Search Henrico General District Court.

Felony case

Search Henrico Circuit Court.

Official review

Procedures checked August 3, 2026.

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Which Henrico County arrest record do you need?

HENRICO POLICE Who was arrested recently?

Search recent arrest-charge reports, statutes, arrest time, booking time, age and public location information.

Online arrest reports are generally limited to the previous 30 days.
HENRICO SHERIFF Is the person in jail now?

Search the inmate locator and confirm whether the person is housed at Jail West or Jail East.

The Sheriff search does not provide final case dispositions.
GENERAL DISTRICT COURT Is it a misdemeanor?

Search criminal misdemeanors, traffic charges and preliminary felony proceedings.

General District Court does not conduct felony jury trials.
CIRCUIT COURT Did the felony proceed?

Search felony cases, grand-jury cases and appealed misdemeanor or traffic matters.

Use Circuit Court for the final felony disposition.
Best verification path: Find the police arrest number, confirm current jail custody, identify the correct court and read the final disposition for every charge.

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Record decoder

Understand Henrico police, jail and court identifiers

What each identifier means and what to do next
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
ICR number The Henrico Police incident crime report. That every investigated allegation became a charge. Use it when requesting the incident report.
Arrest number The individual arrestee connected to a police incident. The final court case number. Provide it to Police Records.
Charge sequence One specific charge associated with an arrest. That the prosecutor filed the same offense. Compare it with the court docket.
Inmate ID The person’s identifier within Henrico jail custody. The final criminal disposition. Use it for mail, funds and jail questions.
Commitment name The legal name under which the person entered custody. That every outside record uses identical formatting. Use the commitment name for jail mail.
General District case A misdemeanor, traffic or preliminary felony proceeding. The final result of a felony certified to Circuit Court. Search for a related Circuit Court case.
Circuit Court case A felony, grand-jury or appealed district-court matter. The complete police investigative file. Review indictments, orders and final judgment.
Disposition How a particular charge was resolved. That every count had the same outcome. Read each charge separately.
Appeal A General District conviction was transferred to Circuit Court for a new trial. That the district-court result remained final. Search the Circuit Court appeal.
Identity safeguard

Confirm the correct person before using an arrest record

Full first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age or date of birth is consistent
Arrest and booking dates fit the incident
ICR or arrest number matches the report
Inmate ID matches the custody record
General District or Circuit case matches
Every individual charge is reviewed
Minimum standard: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating the record as belonging to a particular person.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a Henrico arrest record may not appear

Booking is still underway Identification, fingerprints, medical screening and data entry can delay the jail result.
The arrest is older than 30 days Henrico Police online arrest reports cover only a limited recent period.
The search name is different Try the surname alone, maiden name, former name, alias or suffix.
The person was released Current jail search results may no longer answer an older custody question.
The person moved between jails Confirm Jail East versus Jail West by telephone.
Another agency made the arrest State Police, another locality or a federal agency may own the report.
The felony moved to Circuit Court A General District search may show only the preliminary proceeding.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed, expunged or otherwise confidential matters may not appear publicly.
Full record lifecycle

What happens after a Henrico County arrest?

Police incident Henrico Police or another agency creates an incident report, arrest record and charge information.
Jail booking The Sheriff’s Office confirms identity, assigns an inmate record and determines housing.
Magistrate review A Virginia magistrate can review probable cause, issue warrants and determine initial bond information.
General District Court Misdemeanors are tried, while felony allegations may receive preliminary proceedings.
Commonwealth’s Attorney review Prosecutors determine which charges to pursue and how to proceed.
Circuit Court felony case Felonies certified or indicted proceed through Circuit Court.
Disposition A charge may be dismissed, nolle prossed, resolved by plea, tried or appealed.
Release, supervision or transfer The person may leave custody, enter pretrial supervision or transfer to another facility.
Correction or sealing Inaccurate data may be corrected, and qualifying records may later be sealed or expunged.
Correct custodian

Which Henrico office controls each record?

Record type, responsible office and common mistake
Record needed Responsible office Information to provide Common mistake
Recent Henrico arrest Henrico Police Public Data Name, ICR number, arrest number and date. Treating preliminary data as conviction.
Current custody Henrico Sheriff’s Office Full name, birth information and inmate ID. Calling the Police Records Section for housing.
Henrico Police report Police Records Management Section ICR or arrest number, date and location. Requesting the police narrative from the jail.
Misdemeanor or traffic case Henrico General District Court Case number or defendant details. Searching only Circuit Court.
Felony or appealed case Henrico Circuit Court Clerk Circuit case number and document name. Stopping at the preliminary hearing.
Virginia criminal history Virginia State Police CARE SP-167 and notarized authorization. Assuming a Henrico-only search is statewide.
Police report requests

Request a Henrico Police arrest or incident report

Henrico Police Records Management Section
Public Safety Building
7721 E. Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23294
Phone: 804-501-4809
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Confirm Henrico Police created the report Check the arresting or investigating agency before submitting the request.
Search the public data first The information may already be available without a formal request. Open Henrico Police Public Data
Record the ICR and arrest numbers These identifiers help Police Records locate the exact incident and arrestee.
Name the specific records Ask for the incident or offense report, arrest report and specifically identified releasable supplements.
Choose the correct form Use the General Information Request for your own local record or common records and the FOIA form for other public-record requests.
Submit in person or by mail Follow the Police Records instructions and include accurate contact information. Open Henrico Police record instructions
Ask for a cost estimate Request approval before extensive search, redaction or duplication charges are incurred.
Compare the report with the court case The initial officer allegation may differ from the charge formally prosecuted.
Henrico Police currently lists no charge for an incident or offense report and no charge for its local Record of Arrest background check. Traffic accident reports and some other media have separate published charges.
The local Henrico Record of Arrest requires the record subject to appear in person with two acceptable forms of identification. It is limited to certain Henrico offenses and is not a complete statewide criminal-history report.
Copy-ready police-record request
Under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident or offense report, arrest report and specifically identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include ICR number [number], arrest number [number], inmate ID [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if the cost will exceed $[amount].
Court routing

General District Court or Circuit Court?

Henrico General District Court

  • Criminal misdemeanors
  • Traffic charges
  • Preliminary felony proceedings
  • Arraignments and bond-related docket activity
  • Appeals must move to Circuit Court

Henrico Circuit Court

  • Felony trials
  • Grand-jury indictments
  • Misdemeanors originating by grand-jury action
  • Appealed misdemeanors and traffic cases
  • Jury trials and final felony judgments
Henrico General District Court
4309 E. Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
Criminal and traffic: 804-501-4723
Clerk hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Henrico Circuit Court Clerk
4309 E. Parham Road, Room 240
Henrico, VA 23228
Phone: 804-501-4202
Public hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
The Circuit Court Clerk’s Office states that it cannot provide criminal-charge or disposition information by telephone or email. Use the online case system or inspect the public court record.
Court outcome documents

Obtain the record that proves how the case ended

Charging document

Shows the offense formally placed before the court rather than only the original arrest allegation.

Dismissal or nolle order

Shows that a particular charge ended without a conviction.

Final judgment or sentencing order

Shows the conviction, acquittal or other final Circuit Court result.

Identify the correct court Do not send a General District request to the Circuit Court Clerk or vice versa.
Record the exact case number Include the defendant’s full name and approximate case year.
Name the document Ask for the warrant, indictment, dismissal, conviction order or sentencing order needed.
Ask whether certification is required Employers, licensing agencies and other courts may require a certified document.
Request a cost estimate Copy, search, certification, postage and payment-processing charges can apply.
Circuit Court copy requests can be submitted in person or by mail. Mail requests should include a self-addressed stamped envelope, payment and enough case information to locate the order.
Warrant verification

Check a Henrico warrant safely

Henrico Police and the Sheriff’s Warrant Services Unit mail warrant letters for certain misdemeanor warrants. The letter directs the defendant to arrange service through the Sheriff’s Office.
Search the court docket Review the General District or Circuit case for warrant-related activity.
Read the newest court entry A warrant may later be served, recalled, quashed or otherwise resolved.
Identify the issuing court Record the case number, charge and court name.
Contact Warrant Services when the letter concerns you Arrange service through the Sheriff’s Office rather than ignoring the notice. Call 804-501-4797
Ask the Magistrate about bond information Police Records cannot give wanted-person information by telephone.
Use legal counsel for surrender planning A lawyer can explain service, bond, appearance and release options.
Henrico warrant scam warning: Police officers and Sheriff’s deputies do not call demanding payment to resolve an arrest warrant. Court fines and costs are paid through the courts, not to a caller.
Bond and release

Confirm every charge before arranging release

Recognizance

A judicial officer may release the defendant on a promise to appear and comply with conditions.

Unsecured bond

The defendant owes the stated amount if the bond conditions are violated.

Secured bond

Cash, property or a licensed surety may be required before release.

No bond or hold

A judicial order, another case or another agency may prevent immediate release.

Confirm the inmate and facility Verify the full name, inmate ID and Jail East or West location.
Identify every active case One arrest can involve multiple warrants or court files.
Confirm bond through the court or Magistrate The Sheriff’s Office maintains custody but does not decide the judicial bond.
Check for outside holds Payment or release on one charge may not clear another detainer.
Verify a surety or property bond professional Confirm licensing and obtain premiums, collateral and refund terms in writing.
Keep all documentation Save receipts, bond agreements, case numbers and the payer’s information.
Allow discharge processing Staff must receive and verify the order, clear holds and return property.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], inmate ID [number]. Please confirm the current facility, every active case, the bond type and amount for each case, any no-bond conditions or outside holds and which court or Magistrate should confirm payment instructions.
Community Corrections

Follow Henrico Pretrial Services instructions immediately

Henrico Community Corrections conducts pretrial risk assessments, provides bond reports to courts and supervises defendants when pretrial supervision is ordered as a condition of bond.
Henrico Community Corrections
Human Services Building
8600 Dixon Powers Drive
Henrico, VA 23228
Intake questions: 804-501-5245
Intake: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Read the release order Determine whether the court ordered Pretrial Services supervision.
Report the same day when possible Henrico directs people released before 4:00 p.m. to report that day.
Report the next business day after a late release Do not wait for an officer to call.
Bring court and identification documents Follow the intake officer’s instructions for testing, reporting or treatment.
Maintain every bond condition Failure to report can result in a capias and a new arrest.
Two regional jails

Jail West or Jail East?

Henrico Regional Jail West

4317 E. Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228

Daytime information: 804-501-4581

After hours: 804-501-4586

Maximum-security facility housing pretrial and post-trial inmates.

Henrico Regional Jail East

17320 New Kent Highway
Barhamsville, VA 23011

Daytime information: 804-652-1211

After hours: 804-652-1100

Regional campus-style facility operated by the Henrico Sheriff’s Office.

Jail East is located in New Kent County even though it is operated by the Henrico Sheriff’s Office. Confirm the facility before driving, mailing or depositing funds.
Remote video visits

Set up Henrico inmate video visitation

Confirm the facility Check whether the inmate is housed at Jail East or Jail West.
Create a GettingOut account Register with a working email address and mobile telephone number. Open GettingOut
Verify the email and telephone number Verification is required before becoming an approved Telmate contact.
Install the GoVisits application The application is used for remote video services.
Add the correct inmate Match the commitment name, inmate ID and facility.
Use Visit Now when available Inmates can initiate an immediate visit to a verified contact’s smartphone.
Join promptly Late arrival, relocation or jail restrictions can cancel or affect a visit.
Protect confidential information Friends-and-family video communication is not the place to discuss defense strategy.
Video-visitation technical support: 866-516-0115
Inmate correspondence

Use the correct Henrico jail mailing address

Jail West mail

Inmate’s Name and ID Number
Henrico County Jail
P.O. Box 3368
Henrico, VA 23228-9768

Jail East mail

Inmate’s Name and ID Number
Henrico County Jail East
17320 New Kent Highway
Barhamsville, VA 23011
Confirm the facility before mailing Mail sent to the wrong jail can be delayed.
Use the commitment name and inmate ID Include both clearly on the envelope.
Add a complete return address Make the sender identifiable.
Send ordinary letter mail only Incoming mail is scanned for contraband before delivery.
Order publications directly from the publisher Newspapers, magazines and books must come from the publishing house.
Do not use a second- or third-party package seller Henrico specifically excludes vendors such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for publication packages.

Items Henrico does not accept in ordinary mail

Greeting cards
Inappropriate photographs
Cigarettes or tobacco
Lighters or matches
Drugs or contraband
Personal checks
Unapproved packages
Second- or third-party publication orders
Inmate funds and calls

Deposit money into the correct Henrico account

Inmate personal funds

Funds may be used for commissary and eligible Sheriff programs.

ViaPath services

Inmates may move funds into ViaPath for telephone, tablet and video use.

Collect and prepaid calls

GTL provides collect calls, AdvancePay accounts and prepaid calling services.

Confirm current custody and facility Do not deposit after release or transfer without verifying the destination.
Record the inmate’s commitment name and ID Match both before submitting money.
Choose the correct account purpose Determine whether the money is for commissary, calls, tablet use or another authorized program.
Deposit online Henrico links Access Corrections for inmate personal-account deposits. Open Access Corrections
Deposit by telephone Use the official Keefe Services deposit number. Call 636-888-7004
Use the jail kiosk or accepted mail method Follow the location-specific hours and payment requirements.
Keep the confirmation Save the inmate name, ID, amount, purpose and transaction number.
In-person deposits at the facilities are limited to certified checks and money orders during the published weekday processing hours. Confirm current instructions before traveling.
Court-appointed counsel

Request a lawyer after a Henrico arrest

The Virginia Indigent Defense Commission’s public-office directory does not list a trial Public Defender office serving Henrico County. Eligible defendants should request court-appointed counsel through the Henrico court handling the charge.

Court-appointed lawyer

  1. Ask for counsel at arraignment or the first court appearance.
  2. Complete the court’s financial eligibility form accurately.
  3. Provide income, assets, debts and dependent information.
  4. Wait for the judge’s appointment decision.
  5. Contact the appointed lawyer with the case and inmate numbers.

Private criminal lawyer

  1. Verify the lawyer’s Virginia license.
  2. Ask who will personally attend the hearings.
  3. Request the complete fee agreement in writing.
  4. Ask whether bond, motions, trial and appeal are included.
  5. Keep all payment receipts and written communications.
Ordinary inmate calls, messages and social video visits can be monitored. Do not discuss evidence, witnesses or confidential defense strategy through ordinary jail communication services.
Victim and witness assistance

Get court, custody and safety notifications

Henrico Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Phone: 804-501-1680
Operated through the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office
Record every case identifier Have the ICR, arrest number, inmate ID and court case number available.
Ask about case status Advocates can explain the court process and available victim rights.
Request hearing notifications Ask about court dates, plea negotiations, sentencing and appeals.
Discuss protection and safety concerns Advocates can explain protective-order resources, courthouse security and local referrals.
Ask about restitution and financial help The program assists with Virginia Victims Fund information and related documentation.
Register for custody alerts Use VINE for eligible jail release and transfer notifications. Open VINE notifications
Virginia statewide history

Use Virginia State Police when Henrico records are not enough

Henrico Police, Sheriff and court searches are local. They do not replace a complete Virginia criminal-history report or a national fingerprint check.

SP-167 public-use check

  • Available to individuals and the general public.
  • Returns a Virginia criminal-history record.
  • Requires notarized authorization.
  • Must be printed and submitted to Virginia State Police.
  • Current standard processing is approximately 15 business days after receipt.

Henrico local Record of Arrest

  • Requires the subject to appear in person.
  • Requires two accepted forms of identification.
  • Limited to certain Henrico offenses.
  • Does not include traffic or juvenile offenses.
  • Is not a substitute for the State Police history.
Open the Virginia State Police record-check page Review the SP-167 instructions and current payment amount generated for the selected request. Open Virginia Criminal Record Check
Generate the SP-167 form Enter the subject and recipient information accurately.
Complete required notarization The subject’s authorization must be notarized, and the recipient section may also require notarization.
Mail or deliver the form and payment Virginia State Police does not provide expedited or same-day service.
Compare the result with the court disposition Obtain a certified court order when the state history lacks a complete outcome.
Virginia State Police CARE
7700 Midlothian Turnpike
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Record correction

Correct an inaccurate Henrico arrest or court record

Identify the incorrect system Compare the police arrest report, Sheriff inmate entry, General District case, Circuit case and State Police history.
Save the disputed information Record the URL, date, ICR number, arrest number, inmate ID and court case number.
Obtain controlling proof Use a certified dismissal, amended order, judgment or written agency correction.
Contact the source office first Police-data errors go to Henrico Police, custody errors to the Sheriff and docket errors to the appropriate court clerk.
Correct the statewide history after the source Virginia State Police advises people to contact the arresting agency when a criminal-history entry is inaccurate.
Recheck every connected system A correction by one office may not automatically update another government agency or private report.
Correction is not sealing: Correction fixes factually inaccurate information. Sealing or expungement restricts an accurate record when Virginia law allows it.
Major Virginia law change

Seal or expunge an eligible Henrico arrest record

Virginia’s record-relief system changed substantially on July 1, 2026, and another revision to the expungement statute is scheduled for December 1, 2026. Use current forms and law rather than an older online checklist.
Automatic sealing

Virginia now provides automatic processes for specified marijuana matters, traffic infractions and qualifying non-convictions.

Petition-based sealing

Some convictions, deferred dismissals and related matters may qualify, subject to major statutory exclusions.

Expungement

Traditional expungement remains relevant for qualifying acquittals, dismissals, mistaken identity and other statutory situations.

Virginia sealing workflow

Collect every arrest and court identifier Obtain the ICR number, arrest number, charge, case number and final disposition.
Determine whether relief is automatic Review the current Virginia State Police sealing information before filing a petition.
Identify the exact statutory category Convictions, deferred dismissals, non-convictions and ancillary matters use different eligibility rules.
Review disqualifying offenses and limits Numerous violent, sexual, firearm, family, protective-order and higher-level felony offenses are excluded.
Obtain the warrant, summons or indictment Include the charging document unless it is not reasonably available and the petition explains why.
File in Henrico Circuit Court when appropriate A petition connected to a Henrico case is generally filed in the circuit court where the matter concluded.
Provide notice to the Commonwealth’s Attorney Follow the current service instructions and retain proof of delivery.
Request the required criminal history Virginia State Police is developing and using procedures for forwarding the Virginia and national history to the court.
Obtain a signed court order Filing a petition does not itself seal the record.
Confirm implementation Recheck the courts, Police, Sheriff and State Police after the order is processed.
Some misdemeanor non-convictions may be automatically sealed at case conclusion or through periodic review. A felony non-conviction may require the defendant’s request and concurrence from the Commonwealth’s Attorney. The exact route depends on the disposition and effective statutory provision.
A sealed record is not necessarily destroyed. Authorized courts, agencies, employers and licensing bodies may retain access in circumstances permitted by Virginia law.
State-prison transfer

What to do when the person leaves Henrico jail

Released on bond Check the court docket and report immediately to Pretrial Services when ordered.
Transferred between Jail East and West Use the Sheriff inmate search and call the current facility.
Transferred to another Virginia jail Search the receiving locality’s official jail system.
Transferred to Virginia state custody Use the Virginia Department of Corrections inmate locator.
Contacts and maps

Henrico jail, police and criminal court contacts

Henrico Police Records
7721 E. Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23294

804-501-4809

Henrico Sheriff
4317 E. Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228

804-501-5860

Jail West Information

Daytime: 804-501-4581

After hours: 804-501-4586

Jail East Information

Daytime: 804-652-1211

After hours: 804-652-1100

General District Court
4309 E. Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228

Criminal and traffic: 804-501-4723

Circuit Court Clerk
4309 E. Parham Road, Room 240
Henrico, VA 23228

804-501-4202

Victim/Witness Assistance

804-501-1680

Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office

Community Corrections
8600 Dixon Powers Drive
Henrico, VA 23228

804-501-5245

Jail West and Henrico Courts map

Henrico Regional Jail East map

Confirm before traveling: Verify current custody, facility, office hours, courtroom, visitor eligibility, accepted identification and payment instructions.
Official-source extraction

What this Henrico County guide brings into the page

Police and arrest search

Recent arrest-report access, ICR and arrest-number decoding, 30-day online limit, report-request methods and local background-check limitations.

Jail and court routing

Official inmate search, Jail East and West contacts, General District versus Circuit Court, warrant safeguards, bond and Pretrial Services.

Statewide records and relief

Virginia SP-167 checks, correction workflow, July 2026 sealing changes, expungement, court-appointed counsel and victim notifications.

Title-related questions

Henrico County arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Henrico County arrest records?

Search Henrico Police recent arrest reports, the Sheriff’s inmate locator and the Virginia court case system. Each source answers a different part of the arrest.

Where is the official Henrico inmate search?

The official search is operated by the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office at henricosheriff.org/search.

How long do Henrico Police arrest reports remain online?

The public arrest-report portal generally provides the previous 30 days. Request older records from Police Records Management.

Does an arrest report prove conviction?

No. It records an arrest and associated allegations. The court docket and final order show how each charge was resolved.

Which court handles a Henrico misdemeanor?

Henrico General District Court generally handles criminal misdemeanors and traffic charges.

Which court handles a Henrico felony?

Felonies may begin with preliminary proceedings in General District Court and proceed to Henrico Circuit Court for final prosecution.

How do I request a Henrico arrest report?

Contact Henrico Police Records Management and provide the ICR number, arrest number, date, location and full name.

How do I confirm a Henrico warrant?

Review the court docket and confirm the newest status with the issuing court or Sheriff’s Warrant Services Unit. Do not pay a caller claiming to resolve a warrant.

How do I obtain a statewide Virginia criminal history?

Generate and submit Virginia State Police Form SP-167 with the required notarized authorization and current payment.

Can a Henrico arrest be sealed or expunged?

Some records qualify for automatic sealing, petition-based sealing or expungement. Review the current Virginia rules and file the appropriate petition in Henrico Circuit Court when required.

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