Augusta County Jail Mugshots
Augusta County jail mugshots come from the local sheriff and the Middle River Regional Jail in Staunton. You can search booking photos, arrest records, and inmate info using free public tools. Most folks start with the regional jail or the state inmate locator. Augusta County booking records show the name, date, charge, and the photo. This page lays out which office holds each record. Use it to plan your search and to file a clear records request for jail mugshots.
Augusta County Overview
Augusta County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Donald L. Smith leads the Augusta County Sheriff's Office. The mailing address is P.O. Box 860, Verona, VA 24482. Call 540-245-5333 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 Smith with the official contact info. Records are released under Virginia FOIA, § 2.2-3700 et seq.. The five-day reply rule applies. Adult booking photos must be released in most cases under § 2.2-3706.
Middle River Regional Jail
The Middle River Regional Jail (MRRJ) is at 350 Technology Drive, Staunton, VA 24402. It serves Augusta County, Rockingham County, and the cities of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Harrisonburg. Most Augusta County arrestees are booked here. Call the jail at 540-245-5420 for records and inmate questions.
Records on each inmate are kept under Va. Code § 53.1-116. The file holds the booking date, charge, mugshot, and prints. Staff can confirm if a person is in custody, when they were booked, and what the charge is.
For a booking photo, file a request with the jail FOIA office or the Augusta County sheriff. Adult mugshots are public in most cases. Juvenile records stay closed under § 2.2-3706.1.
Note: Middle River Regional Jail serves five jurisdictions. When you call, say which county or city the arrest happened in to speed up the search.
VADOC Inmate Locator
The VADOC Inmate Locator finds people sentenced to state prison from Augusta 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 active sentence info.
This tool does not list pretrial inmates at MRRJ. For those, call the jail. The locator works best for sentenced state inmates.
Below is the VADOC inmate locator page used to look up Augusta County state inmates, hosted at vadoc.virginia.gov.
The locator updates as inmates move between state facilities.
Court Case Lookups
Court records tie back to arrest records. The Virginia Judicial System case search covers Augusta 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.
Below is the Virginia courts case info portal used for Augusta 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 Augusta County Sheriff's Office or MRRJ. 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 mugshots, charges, and arrest dates are public in most cases. Active investigation files may be held back. Be clear in your ask to keep things moving.
Arrest and Booking Steps
An Augusta 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 to MRRJ 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.
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