Loudoun County VA Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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Loudoun County, Virginia · Jail custody, Sheriff’s records, General District and Circuit Court

Trace a Loudoun County Arrest From Custody to the Final Court Result

An arrest can create a jail record, Sheriff’s or police report, magistrate paperwork, General District Court case and sometimes a Circuit Court felony file. Those records do not all live in the same database.

Use this guide to verify current custody, understand charges, request the correct record, handle bond and visitation, obtain legal help and determine whether a Virginia record may now qualify for sealing or expungement.

Check Virginia local-jail custody Search the criminal court case Fix a missing result
LOUDOUN RECORD ROUTER VERIFYING
LOCAL JAIL CUSTODY
LOUDOUN COURT FILE
DISPOSITION
ARREST → CASE → OUTCOME
Arrest does not equal conviction. A booking or warrant describes an allegation or custody event. The Commonwealth’s Attorney can amend or decline a charge, and a court can dismiss a charge or find a defendant not guilty.
Adult Detention Center

42035 Loudoun Center Place, Leesburg.

ADC phone

703-777-0405

Local record check

LCSO currently charges $7.

Circuit copies

$0.50/page + $2 certification.

New sealing law

Expanded Virginia rules effective July 1, 2026.

Start with the correct record

Which Loudoun County record answers your question?

LOCAL JAIL / VINE Is the person in custody?

Use Virginia VINE for local-jail custody status or call the Loudoun Adult Detention Center.

Best for live jail-status questions.
ADULT DETENTION CENTER Where is the person housed?

Confirm booking details, visitation, mail, accounts, attorney access and release-related questions.

ADC: 703-777-0405.
ARRESTING AGENCY What did officers report?

Request the appropriate incident summary, arrest-related record or other releasable data from the agency that created it.

Do not assume the jail owns the police report.
VIRGINIA COURTS What happened to the charge?

Search General District Court and Circuit Court for filed charges, hearings, bond, plea, dismissal, judgment and sentencing.

The court result is stronger than the booking label.
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE What appears statewide?

Use SP-167 when a Virginia criminal-history record is needed beyond Loudoun Sheriff’s local check.

Statewide history is a different product.

Jump directly to the Loudoun County task

Current jail status

How to find someone held in Loudoun County

Start with Virginia VINE VINE covers local-jail custody notifications in Virginia and is more appropriate for a live custody question than an old arrest article. Open Virginia VINE
Search the legal name carefully Try the surname first when you are uncertain about the middle name, suffix or spelling.
Confirm the facility Look for Loudoun County Adult Detention Center rather than assuming every Loudoun arrest produces local jail custody.
Match more than the name Compare age, booking information, arrest date and available identifiers.
Call the Adult Detention Center when the result is unclear Contact 703-777-0405.
Save the booking number Loudoun uses the booking number for personal mail and other inmate-related services.
Continue to Virginia court records Jail custody explains detention—not the final criminal outcome.
Loudoun County Adult Detention Center
42035 Loudoun Center Place
Leesburg, VA 20177
Phone: 703-777-0405
The ADC also houses some federal, state, county and municipal detainees. A person appearing at the facility is not necessarily charged only with a Loudoun Sheriff’s Office offense.
Identity safeguard

Verify the person before relying on an arrest result

Full legal first and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age is consistent
Arrest or booking date fits the known event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking or case number matches another official record
Court charge follows the same incident
Fingerprint comparison is used when identity is disputed
Do not identify a person from a mugshot or common name alone. A mistaken identity can affect employment, housing, bail payments and reputation.
No-result troubleshooting

No Loudoun jail or arrest record found?

Booking is still being processed Identification, medical intake, magistrate review and jail processing can delay a searchable custody result.
The person was released quickly A person can leave custody while the criminal court case remains active.
The person received a summons instead of jail booking Some criminal matters proceed in court without a stay at the Adult Detention Center.
Another agency made the arrest Leesburg Police, Purcellville Police, Middleburg Police, Virginia State Police, Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Police or another agency may own the record.
The person is held outside Loudoun A warrant or arrest can result in custody in another Virginia locality.
The name is different Try an alias, former surname, suffix, alternate spelling or surname-only search.
The case moved from General District to Circuit Court A felony can begin with a preliminary hearing and later continue in Circuit Court.
The record has been sealed or expunged Virginia’s expanded sealing laws now remove qualifying records from ordinary public access.
Custody-verification call script
I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date if known], is currently held at the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have [booking/case number if known]. Can you confirm current custody or tell me which office I should contact?
Full criminal-record path

What happens from Loudoun arrest to final disposition?

Investigation or offense report The Sheriff’s Office or another law-enforcement agency creates its incident record.
Arrest or summons A person may be taken into custody or directed to appear in court depending on the charge and circumstances.
Magistrate review Virginia magistrates can issue arrest warrants, admit a defendant to bail or commit a person to jail.
Adult Detention Center booking When detention is required, the ADC handles intake, classification, property and housing.
General District Court Misdemeanors are heard here, while felony cases commonly begin here with preliminary proceedings.
Grand jury / Circuit Court Felony cases proceeding after preliminary stages can move into Loudoun Circuit Court.
Disposition Counts can be dismissed, resolved by plea, tried, acquitted or result in conviction.
Sentence or supervision A defendant can receive incarceration, probation, community supervision or other court conditions.
Record sealing or expungement A qualifying case may later be restricted under Virginia law.
Agency router

Send each record request to the office that created it

Do not send every request to the jail
What you need Correct office Best identifier Common mistake
Current local-jail custody Virginia VINE / Loudoun ADC Full legal name and booking information. Using an old news release as live custody proof.
LCSO incident summary Loudoun Sheriff’s Records Section Sheriff case number and incident date. Requesting it from Circuit Court.
Leesburg Police report Leesburg Police Department LPD case/report number. Assuming the Sheriff owns municipal reports.
Purcellville or Middleburg report The municipal police department Agency case number. Using the $7 Sheriff’s local history as countywide history.
Misdemeanor / preliminary felony case Loudoun General District Court Court case number or defendant name. Searching only Circuit Court.
Felony / appealed criminal case Loudoun Circuit Court Criminal Division Circuit Court case number. Treating the preliminary-hearing record as the final case.
Virginia statewide criminal history Virginia State Police CARE/CCRE Accurate identity data on SP-167. Expecting an LCSO-only check to cover all Virginia agencies.
Sheriff records

Request a Loudoun Sheriff’s incident or arrest-related record correctly

Important limitation: Loudoun Sheriff’s Office states that full incident reports generally are not released unless ordered by a court. An incident summary may be available to eligible victims, complainants or insurance companies.
LCSO Records Section
803 Sycolin Road
Leesburg, VA 20175
Mailing: P.O. Box 7200, Leesburg, VA 20177
Phone: 703-777-0629
Hours: Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

What the incident summary includes

Case number
Incident date and time
Assigned deputy
Incident location
Property involved
Nature or type of event
Businesses requesting an incident summary are currently charged $10. In-person pickup requires valid government-issued photo identification.
Verify LCSO created the record Municipal police records must go to that municipality.
Collect the case number Add the full name, incident date and location.
Describe the exact existing record Virginia FOIA does not require the agency to create a new report or answer broad questions.
Ask for the record with reasonable specificity A narrow request helps staff identify the correct material.
Choose electronic delivery when available Loudoun allows a requester to choose an available format the county uses in its normal business.
Request a cost estimate Loudoun can charge actual costs for search, review and reproduction.
Submit through the Sheriff’s separate request center The Sheriff’s Office uses its own public-record request system. Open Sheriff’s public-record instructions
Copy-ready focused request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable records concerning incident number [number] involving [full legal name] on [date] at [location]. Specifically, I request the incident summary and any other public arrest-related record that is releasable to me. Please provide a written estimate before costs exceed $[amount] and identify the basis for any withheld material.
LCSO local criminal history

Know what the $7 Loudoun Sheriff’s record check actually covers

Loudoun Sheriff’s Office currently offers a local criminal-history check for a person who lives or works in Loudoun County. The requester must be the subject of the record and show government-issued identification.
Local Sheriff’s history versus other records
Feature LCSO local check What you need instead
Current charge Not the best source for live prosecution status. Virginia court case information.
LCSO criminal history Covers qualifying Loudoun Sheriff’s Office history; county describes it as convictions only. Use case documents for the complete court result.
Leesburg Police Not included as an LCSO arrest history. Request through Leesburg Police.
Purcellville Police Not included as an LCSO arrest history. Request through Purcellville Police.
Middleburg Police Not included as an LCSO arrest history. Request through Middleburg Police.
Statewide Virginia No. Virginia State Police SP-167.
Current local-check fee: $7
Payment: cash or check
Valid government-issued identification required
Records information: 703-777-0629
Review the current local-check procedure
Virginia court verification

Search both Loudoun criminal-court levels when necessary

Loudoun General District Court

  • 20th Judicial District.
  • Handles misdemeanor criminal cases.
  • Handles traffic cases.
  • Conducts preliminary hearings in felony cases.
  • Online cases can be searched by name, case number or hearing date.
  • Bond hearings are currently scheduled at 11 a.m. Monday–Friday.

Loudoun Circuit Court

  • 20th Judicial Circuit.
  • Handles felony cases proceeding in Circuit Court.
  • Handles Grand Jury-originated criminal matters.
  • Handles misdemeanor and traffic appeals from district courts.
  • Maintains Circuit Court criminal files.
  • Provides paid copies and certified records.
Open Virginia Case Status and Information Use the official Virginia Judicial System. Open Virginia court case search
Start with Loudoun General District Court for a new misdemeanor or preliminary felony case Search by case number when known.
Match the defendant and charge date Do not rely only on a common name.
Check the hearing history Look for arraignment, bond hearing, preliminary hearing, continuance and disposition entries.
For a felony, continue to Circuit Court A preliminary General District Court record may not contain the final felony disposition.
Read every count separately One charge can be dismissed while another remains pending or results in conviction.
Find the final judgment Look for dismissal, nolle prosequi, not guilty, guilty plea, conviction or sentencing.
Order the actual document when proof matters An online case summary is useful for navigation; a certified court copy is stronger evidence.
Loudoun General District Court
2 Church Street NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
Public information: 703-777-0312
Clerk hours: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Loudoun Circuit Court Criminal Division
18 E. Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: 703-771-5610
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Official court documents

Get an ordinary or certified Loudoun Circuit Court copy

Current Loudoun Circuit Court Criminal Division copy charges
Copy type Current charge Best use
Ordinary copy $0.50 per page Personal review or ordinary reference.
Certified copy $0.50/page + $2 certification Employment, licensing, immigration or other formal proof when certification is required.
Triple seal Additional $2.50 under the Clerk’s published copy policy Only when a recipient specifically requires the enhanced court certification.
Identify the exact criminal case number Search the Virginia court system first.
Identify the exact document Examples include indictment, sentencing order, dismissal order or another filed order.
Choose ordinary or certified Ask the receiving organization before paying for certification.
Request in person or in writing The Criminal Division says written turnaround depends on volume but it attempts to fulfill requests within two business days.
Include payment and return envelope for mail requests Use check or money order according to the Clerk’s instructions.
Open current criminal copy instructions
Warrant verification

Check an arrest warrant without confusing it with a search warrant

Arrest warrant

Authorizes the arrest of a named person. A magistrate can issue arrest warrants and determine bail or commitment when authorized by Virginia law.

Search warrant

Authorizes law enforcement to search a place, property or person for specified evidence. Search-warrant affidavits and returns can become Circuit Court records.

Search the criminal court case Review current Virginia Judicial System entries.
Check both court levels when the charge is a felony A matter can move from General District to Circuit Court.
Look for later warrant events An issued warrant can later be served, withdrawn or otherwise resolved.
Call the responsible court or Sheriff’s Office Confirm current status before relying on an old docket entry.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can address surrender, bond and court appearance issues.
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Online court information can contain similar names or an earlier warrant status.

Search-warrant records

When a magistrate issues a search warrant, the officer must support the request with a sworn complaint and written affidavit establishing probable cause. After execution, the affidavit and return are filed with the Loudoun Circuit Court Clerk’s Criminal Division.
Bail and release

Understand who controls Loudoun County bail

Virginia magistrates have authority to admit a defendant to bail or commit a person to jail when authorized. Loudoun General District Court currently schedules bond hearings at 11 a.m. Monday through Friday.
Confirm the exact person and criminal case Use the full name, booking number and court case number.
Identify every charge and warrant One release amount may not resolve another hold.
Determine whether bail was set by the magistrate or court Conditions can change at a later bond hearing.
Check the most recent court entry Do not rely only on a booking or arrest news release.
Ask whether a secured bond, unsecured bond or other release condition applies The precise release order controls.
Confirm outside holds before paying Federal, immigration, another Virginia locality or another court can affect release.
Get every payment instruction from the responsible official source Do not send money to a caller who claims a warrant or bond can be cleared through gift cards or cryptocurrency.
Bond-verification script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking number [number] and court case [number]. Please confirm the current bond or release order, every active hold, which office controls payment and whether any additional hearing or approval is required before release.
Community Corrections

What happens when the court orders pretrial supervision?

Loudoun County Pretrial Services
Phone: 703-777-0107

Loudoun Community Corrections prepares information to help courts make release or detention decisions. When a defendant is released on bond, the court can order Pretrial Services to supervise compliance with release conditions.

Pretrial supervision can apply to misdemeanor cases
Pretrial supervision can apply to felony cases
Conditions come from the court order
Failure to comply can create additional court consequences
A jail release does not end the criminal case
Keep the next court date and supervision contact information
ADC visitation

How Loudoun County jail visitation works

Remote tablet visits

  • Use ViaPath / GettingOut.
  • Create an account before scheduling.
  • Select the correct incarcerated person.
  • Remote tablet visitation is available daily.
  • Use a computer, smartphone or tablet.
  • ViaPath support: 866-516-0115.

In-person / professional access

  • The ADC states that in-person visitation is available.
  • Adult visitors need government-issued photo ID.
  • Minors must be with a parent or legal guardian.
  • Attorney/clergy window visits do not require advance scheduling.
  • Professional contact visits require at least 24 hours advance scheduling.
Confirm current custody before scheduling Release or transfer can invalidate the planned visit.
Create the ViaPath account Friends and family should upload a profile photograph and government-issued photo ID. Open ViaPath GettingOut
Select the Loudoun inmate Match the identity carefully before funding or scheduling.
Follow the current scheduling options Use the official ADC visitation page for the latest in-person procedure. Check current Loudoun visitation rules
Bring valid ID for an onsite visit Adult visitors must present government-issued photo identification.
Keep conduct appropriate Loudoun states that visits are monitored and recorded; nudity, obscene gestures or criminal conduct can end the visit and affect future visitation.
Ordinary personal visits are recorded and monitored. Do not use them for confidential attorney-client strategy.
Personal and legal mail

Use the correct Loudoun inmate mailing address

Personal mail

Loudoun County Adult Detention Center
Inmate Name + BN#
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Personal mail is sent offsite, scanned and delivered electronically to the inmate’s tablet account.

Legal mail and money orders

Loudoun County Adult Detention Center
P.O. Box 7700
42035 Loudoun Center Place
Leesburg, VA 20177

Use this route for legal mail and eligible money orders intended for the commissary/phone account.

Confirm the exact booking name Use the name currently recognized by the ADC.
Add the booking number to personal mail Loudoun specifically requires the BN# to help ensure delivery.
Do not send personal mail directly to the jail address Personal correspondence goes to the Phoenix, Maryland scanning center.
Separate legal mail from ordinary personal mail Legal mail goes to the detention center’s Leesburg address.
Know the post-release rule A released inmate has 30 days to request digital copies of scanned mail.
Confirm current Loudoun mail rules
Inmate money and communication

Choose the correct Loudoun inmate account before depositing money

Loudoun uses three separate account types. Money placed in the wrong account may not be usable for the service you intended.
Loudoun ADC account types
Account Used for Not used for
Main Inmate Trust Account Phone calls and commissary purchases including snacks, undergarments and toiletries. Dedicated video-visit communication account.
Incarcerated Person Tablet Account Electronic messaging, music, games and other premium tablet entertainment. Video visits.
Communication Account Video visits. Facility phone calls or other tablet services.

Main trust account deposit methods

Online

Use the deposit service linked from the official Loudoun inmate-account page.

Lobby kiosk

The ADC lobby kiosk at 42035 Loudoun Center Place accepts cash.

Telephone

After registering, call 888-988-4768. Loudoun’s Site ID is 100.

For phone deposits, have the incarcerated person’s name and date of birth ready.
Choose the correct official inmate account
Property and clothing

What family members can bring to the ADC

Loudoun limits outside property. Most ordinary inmate necessities must be purchased through canteen rather than delivered by family.
Court clothing

One set of court clothing can be accepted and stored in the property room under the current correctional-services rules.

Canteen clothing

Inmates can purchase items such as underwear, T-shirts, bras, thermal tops/bottoms and socks from canteen.

Money orders

Eligible money orders can be deposited into the inmate account using the ADC’s designated mailing procedure.

Other unauthorized items can be returned at the inmate’s expense or destroyed. Call 703-777-0405 before bringing property.
Health, safety and PREA

Medical care and sexual-safety protections at Loudoun ADC

Medical care

Loudoun states that contracted medical care is available to inmates 24 hours a day, seven days a week for emergency and chronic-care needs. A nominal co-pay system applies to certain non-emergency visits.

PREA zero tolerance

The Adult Detention Center states that it maintains zero-tolerance policies for sexual abuse and harassment and screens inmates for victimization or predation risk during intake.

PREA rights are explained during admission
Risk assessment occurs at intake
Reports can be made to ADC staff
The jail maintains a grievance process
Sustained allegations can be referred for criminal investigation
ADC PREA Coordinator: 703-777-0405
Defense representation

How to get the Loudoun Public Defender

Virginia’s Loudoun Public Defender represents qualifying indigent defendants charged with offenses for which appointed counsel is legally available.
Ask for counsel at the first court appearance Tell the judge that you cannot afford a private lawyer and want court-appointed counsel.
Complete the indigency review The court considers financial information under Virginia’s appointed-counsel rules.
Confirm which office was appointed Loudoun has a dedicated Public Defender Office.
Have the case number ready when contacting counsel Avoid discussing detailed facts with jail staff or through non-privileged personal calls.
Use attorney visitation for confidential case work Loudoun provides non-contact attorney booths and free non-recorded attorney video visitation through inmate tablets.
Loudoun Public Defender
201 Loudoun Street SE
Leesburg, VA 20175
Phone: 703-771-2507
Fax: 571-291-3417
Verify Loudoun Public Defender contact details
Victim and witness services

Get case information, safety help and release notifications

Case status

Victim-Witness staff can explain investigation, court and accused-person status when legally available.

Safety and advocacy

Services include emotional support, counseling referrals, advocacy and practical help.

Financial help

Victims may receive information about restitution and Virginia crime-victim compensation resources.

Court assistance

The program can explain the court process and help with victim participation.

Release status

Victims can receive information about release, conditions of release and custody changes when eligible.

Victim impact

Staff can help explain preparation of a victim impact statement.

Loudoun County Victim Witness Program
2 Church Street NE
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: 703-777-0417

Local jail versus state-prison notifications

Virginia VINE

Use for people in Virginia local jails or awaiting trial.

Register with Virginia VINE

Virginia DOC NAAVI

Use after an eligible offender enters Virginia Department of Corrections custody.

Open NAAVI
Virginia DOC custody

When to stop searching the Loudoun jail

Loudoun ADC states that local inmates serving 12 months or less generally serve their sentence at the local facility, while some longer-term inmates can remain temporarily before transfer to the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Use Loudoun ADC for

  • Pretrial Loudoun detention.
  • Current local-jail custody.
  • Local jail mail and visitation.
  • Local jail commissary and tablet accounts.

Use VADOC for

  • State correctional custody after transfer.
  • State-prison institution location.
  • State-prison mail and visitation.
  • Post-sentencing victim notification through NAAVI.
Search Virginia DOC custody
Virginia statewide criminal history

Use Virginia State Police SP-167 correctly

Do not confuse SP-167 with a jail search. The Virginia State Police criminal-history process is for a statewide criminal-history report; it does not tell you whether someone is currently in Loudoun jail.
Open the Virginia State Police criminal-record page Choose the general-public SP-167 process. Open Virginia criminal-history instructions
Generate Form SP-167 Enter the required identifying and mailing information.
Print the generated form The current process requires the form to be printed and mailed.
Sign and notarize the applicant section When results are being released to another person or agency, additional notarization requirements can apply.
Use the fee shown for your request type Virginia State Police currently references $15 and $20 criminal-history request categories. The generated form determines the applicable payment.
Mail one form per request Send the completed request to Virginia State Police CARE.
Allow normal processing time VSP currently states approximately 15 business days after receipt; its FAQ also describes normal mail turnaround as roughly 15–20 business days.
Do not expect same-day or expedited processing Virginia State Police explicitly states that expedited service is unavailable.
Virginia State Police – CARE
7700 Midlothian Turnpike
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Email: Background_Checks@vsp.virginia.gov
Need a national check on yourself rather than Virginia-only history? Virginia State Police directs individuals to the FBI’s Identity History Summary process.
Wrong-person or inaccurate record

Correct a Loudoun or Virginia criminal-history error

Identify where the error appears Compare the Sheriff’s record, municipal police record, General District case, Circuit Court file and VSP history.
Save the incorrect entry Record the case number, arrest date, agency and disputed field.
Obtain the controlling document Use the official police record or certified court disposition.
Contact the arresting agency first when the VSP criminal history is wrong Virginia State Police specifically directs people with inaccurate criminal-history information to the arresting agency.
Use the formal criminal-record challenge for mistaken identity A person whose name or descriptive information appears on someone else’s CCRE record can report to a local sheriff, police department or State Police and request fingerprinting for a record challenge.
Correct the court if the disposition is wrong A police agency cannot rewrite a judicial judgment.
Recheck every connected system A correction may not propagate instantly to every government or commercial background database.
Correction versus sealing: use correction when the information is factually wrong. Use sealing or expungement when the record is accurate but qualifies for restricted public access.
Major 2026 Virginia change

Virginia criminal-record sealing began July 1, 2026

Virginia now has both automatic sealing and petition sealing. These are different from traditional expungement. Sealing usually restricts public access but does not physically erase every government record.

Automatic sealing

The government initiates qualifying sealing without requiring the person to file a normal petition.

Petition sealing

The person files in Circuit Court and must satisfy the eligibility criteria for the specific sealing route.

Traditional expungement

Remains a separate remedy focused on qualifying charges that did not result in conviction.

Not destruction

Sealed records may remain available to authorized government entities and for specified statutory purposes.

Records that can enter automatic sealing processes

Petit larceny misdemeanor convictions
Shoplifting misdemeanor convictions
Trespassing and specified trespass convictions
Specified marijuana-distribution misdemeanor convictions
Disorderly conduct convictions
Certain possession-of-marijuana records
Misdemeanor acquittals on or after July 1, 2026
Misdemeanor dismissals with prejudice on or after July 1, 2026
Qualifying felony non-convictions with defendant request and Commonwealth concurrence
Qualifying older misdemeanor non-convictions
For the listed automatically sealable misdemeanor convictions, Virginia’s rules generally use a 7-year period from conviction and require no disqualifying conviction during that period. The offense generally must have occurred on or after January 1, 1986.

Petition sealing can cover more offenses

Virginia’s petition process can cover many misdemeanors, Class 5 and Class 6 felonies, grand larceny and other felony offenses punishable as larceny, provided all statutory requirements are satisfied.
Numerous offenses remain ineligible, including Class 1–4 felonies and specifically excluded categories involving sex offenses, violent felonies, firearm felonies, protective-order violations, hate crimes, certain crimes against family or household members and other listed offenses.

Main petition-sealing eligibility checks

High-value screening rules before filing
Rule Current Virginia requirement
Class 1 or 2 felony / life-punishable felony A petitioner cannot have such a conviction.
Class 3 or 4 felony No such conviction within the previous 20 years.
Other felony No other felony conviction within the previous 10 years.
Misdemeanor waiting period Generally at least 7 years under the petition-sealing criteria.
Felony waiting period Generally at least 10 years under the petition-sealing criteria.
Restitution Any ordered restitution on the offense to be sealed must be paid in full.
Alcohol/drug-related offense The petitioner must demonstrate rehabilitation when required by the statute.
Lifetime petition limit Only two petitions may be granted under the general petition-sealing statute.
Manifest injustice The continued existence and possible dissemination of the record must cause or potentially cause manifest injustice.
Court filing fee for sealing petitions: Virginia’s current sealing law provides no court filing fee or court cost for either petition sealing or automatic-petition sealing. Other expenses can still occur for criminal-history records, notarization or service.

How to file a Loudoun sealing petition

Search every case first Identify the exact charge, offense date, disposition and case number.
Determine whether the record should seal automatically Do not file an unnecessary petition before checking automatic eligibility.
Choose the correct statewide form Current criminal-sealing forms include CC-1201, CC-1201A, CC-1203, CC-1203A, CC-1203B and CC-1206. Open current Virginia sealing forms
Include the warrant, summons or indictment when reasonably available When unavailable, the petition must explain why.
File in Loudoun Circuit Court when the Loudoun case concluded there or the statute directs filing there Virginia’s petition process uses the Circuit Court in the locality where the charge or conviction concluded.
Request that VSP send the Virginia and national history to the court The new sealing process requires this criminal-history step; ordinary fingerprinting is not required merely to have the record sent for the petition.
Provide the petition to the Commonwealth’s Attorney Follow the current service procedure. Mailing or hand delivery can avoid some private service costs.
Watch for a hearing or written decision Virginia law allows some sealing petitions to be decided without a hearing when statutory conditions are satisfied.
Keep the sealing order Save a secure copy for future background-check disputes.

Traditional expungement is still separate

Virginia State Police continues to describe traditional expungement under Virginia Code §19.2-392.2 for qualifying cases ending in dispositions such as not guilty, dismissal, nolle prosequi or certain pardons. The current Circuit Court form is CC-1473.
Start Virginia criminal sealing Find traditional expungement form CC-1473
Loudoun Circuit Court Criminal Division
18 E. Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-771-5610
Contacts and locations

Loudoun County arrest, jail and court contact board

Adult Detention Center
42035 Loudoun Center Place
Leesburg, VA 20177

703-777-0405

Sheriff’s Office
803 Sycolin Road SE
Leesburg, VA 20175

Non-emergency: 703-777-1021

Sheriff Records
803 Sycolin Road
Leesburg, VA 20175

703-777-0629

Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

General District Court
2 Church Street NE
Leesburg, VA 20176

703-777-0312

Circuit Court Criminal Division
18 E. Market Street
Leesburg, VA 20176

703-771-5610

Loudoun Public Defender
201 Loudoun Street SE
Leesburg, VA 20175

703-771-2507

Victim Witness Program
2 Church Street NE
Leesburg, VA 20176

703-777-0417

Pretrial Services

703-777-0107

Release-condition supervision and court support.

Adult Detention Center map

Loudoun County courthouse map

Before traveling: verify the correct building, current office hours, custody status, visitor requirements and whether the service requires advance scheduling.
Fast action board

What to do next for the most common Loudoun arrest problems

Problem → correct first action → next step
Problem First action Next action
Arrest happened today Check Virginia VINE and call ADC if needed. Search the General District Court after filing appears.
Person was released Stop treating jail custody as the main record. Search the criminal court case.
Need officer narrative Identify the arresting agency. Request the releasable incident record from that agency.
LCSO full incident report denied Ask whether you qualify for the incident summary. Use court discovery or an appropriate court order when legally necessary.
Misdemeanor case Search Loudoun General District Court. Read the final disposition.
Felony case Check General District preliminary proceedings. Continue to Circuit Court for the felony case.
Need formal proof of outcome Identify the exact Circuit Court document. Order a certified copy.
Need local Loudoun Sheriff’s history Use the $7 LCSO record check if eligible. Use VSP for statewide history.
Wrong person on Virginia history Contact the originating arresting agency. Use fingerprint-based CCRE challenge procedures.
Old case hurts background checks Determine the final disposition and offense. Check 2026 automatic sealing, petition sealing or expungement eligibility.
Title-related FAQs

Loudoun County VA arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Loudoun County VA arrest records?

Start with Virginia VINE or the Adult Detention Center for current custody, then use Virginia court records for the criminal case. Request arrest-related law-enforcement records from the agency that created them.

How do I find someone in the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center?

Use Virginia VINE for local-jail custody or call the Loudoun ADC at 703-777-0405. The facility is at 42035 Loudoun Center Place in Leesburg.

How do I find the court case after a Loudoun County arrest?

Search the Virginia Judicial System. General District Court handles misdemeanors and preliminary felony hearings, while Circuit Court handles felony proceedings and district-court appeals.

How do I get a Loudoun County Sheriff’s arrest or incident report?

LCSO generally does not release the complete incident report unless ordered by a court. Eligible victims, complainants or insurers can request an incident summary through Sheriff’s Records Services.

How much does a Loudoun County criminal record check cost?

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s local criminal-history check currently costs $7. It is not a statewide Virginia criminal-history report.

How do I check a Loudoun County warrant?

Search the official criminal court information and confirm the current warrant with the responsible court, Sheriff’s Office or magistrate. Do not attempt to detain anyone yourself.

How do Loudoun County jail visits work?

Loudoun offers in-person and remote video visitation. Remote visits use ViaPath GettingOut and are available daily. Adult visitors need valid government photo ID and visits are monitored and recorded.

What is the Loudoun County inmate mailing address?

Personal mail goes to Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, inmate name and booking number, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Legal mail and money orders use the ADC’s Leesburg mailing address.

How do I obtain a Virginia criminal history?

Use Virginia State Police Form SP-167. Generate and print the form, complete required signatures and notarization, mail it with the applicable fee and allow the current processing period.

Can a Loudoun County arrest or criminal record be sealed or expunged?

Possibly. Virginia’s expanded sealing laws took effect July 1, 2026. Qualifying records may be automatically sealed or sealed by petition, while traditional expungement remains available for certain non-convictions.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Adult Detention Center, Virginia Judicial System, Commonwealth’s Attorney, Public Defender or Virginia State Police.

Custody, bond, warrants, court dates, release conditions and record-sealing status can change. Verify the correct person using multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

An arrest, warrant, booking or criminal charge is not proof of guilt. This page provides procedural information and is not legal advice.

Official Loudoun County, Virginia Judicial System, Virginia State Police and 2026 Virginia criminal-record sealing procedures reviewed August 17, 2026.

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