Appomattox County Jail Mugshots

Appomattox County jail mugshots come from the local sheriff and the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority. You can search booking photos, arrest records, and inmate info using free public tools. Most folks start with the BRRJA inmate lookup or the state inmate locator. Appomattox County booking records show the name, date, charge, and the photo. This page shows where to look and how to file a clear records request. Use it to plan your search.

Appomattox County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Robert N. "Robby" Richardson runs the Appomattox County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is P.O. Box 366, Appomattox, VA 24522. Call 434-352-8241 for general questions. The sheriff handles arrests, court security, and most records work in the county. Booking photos and arrest reports flow through this office. The deputies bring people to the regional jail for full intake.

The Virginia Sheriffs' Association directory lists Sheriff Richardson with the official contact info. Records are released under Virginia FOIA, § 2.2-3700 et seq.. The five-day reply rule applies to all asks. Adult booking photos are public in most cases under § 2.2-3706.

Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority

The Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority (BRRJA) operates the Lynchburg Adult Detention Facility at 510 Ninth Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504. BRRJA serves Appomattox, Amherst, Bedford, Campbell, and Halifax counties, plus the City of Lynchburg. The Lynchburg facility holds 429 adult inmates across several units. Most Appomattox County arrestees are booked here.

BRRJA runs an online inmate lookup. Pick the location, then search by name. The tool shows current inmates only. Records are kept under Va. Code § 53.1-116.

Visits are on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 3 PM. Sign-in starts at 8:15 AM. Phone calls are routed through Securus. Juvenile records are not public under § 2.2-3706.1.

VADOC Inmate Locator

The VADOC Inmate Locator finds people sentenced to state prison from Appomattox County. The tool is free. Type the first letter of the first name and the full last name. The search shows the prison, projected release date, and current sentence.

This tool does not list pretrial inmates at BRRJA. For pretrial info, use the BRRJA lookup or call the jail. The locator works best for sentenced state inmates.

Below is the VADOC inmate locator page used to look up Appomattox County state inmates, hosted at vadoc.virginia.gov.

The locator updates as inmates move between state facilities.

Court Case Info

Court records tie back to arrest records. The Virginia Judicial System case search covers Appomattox County General District and Circuit Court cases. Search by name, case number, or hearing date. Results show charges, court dates, and rulings.

Some cases can be sealed. Va. Code § 19.2-392.2 allows expungement after dismissal. The newer law at § 19.2-392.3 sets limits on sharing old criminal history info.

Here is the Virginia courts case search page used for Appomattox County, sourced from courts.state.va.us.

Use the court tool when you want the case status tied to a booking photo.

FOIA Requests for Booking Records

Send a written FOIA request to the Appomattox County Sheriff's Office or BRRJA. State the record. Name the person. Add a date or case number. The office must reply in five working days. Fees are limited to the actual cost of the search and copies. The custodian can ask for a deposit if the work is large.

Adult booking photos are public in most cases. Active felony files may be held back. Juvenile records stay closed. Be clear in your ask to keep things moving.

Arrest and Booking Steps

An Appomattox County deputy may make an arrest under Va. Code § 19.2-82. For minor charges, the officer can issue a summons under § 19.2-74 in place of a full booking. Serious charges go through BRRJA for intake.

Staff log the name, date, charge, and take a mugshot and prints. Sex offense arrests trigger registry duties under Va. Code § 9.1-913. The mugshot becomes part of the permanent file.

Nearby Counties

These Virginia counties are near Appomattox. Search booking records and jail mugshots nearby.