Campbell County Jail Mugshots Search
Campbell County jail mugshots come from the sheriff's office in Rustburg and the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority in Lynchburg. The sheriff books new arrests and runs the county side of the process. The regional jail holds the inmate until court. This page shows you where to search, how to file a records request, and which tools the state runs for inmate lookups. You can search by name, case number, or date. Most arrest records and booking photos in Campbell County are open to the public.
Campbell County Overview
Campbell County Sheriff
Sheriff Whit W. Clark runs the Campbell County Sheriff's Office. The office sits at P.O. Box 280, Rustburg, VA 24588. Call 434-332-9580 to reach the main line. Deputies cover the whole county, including Altavista, Brookneal, and Concord. The sheriff is the keeper of jail mugshots, booking logs, and incident reports.
The Virginia Sheriffs' Association directory keeps the current contact info for Sheriff Clark and every other sheriff in the state. Under Va. Code § 2.2-3706, adult mugshots taken as part of the booking process are public records. Criminal investigative files can be held back when release would harm a case, but the basic identity and charge info must be shared.
For a records request, send a short email or letter. Name the person, the date, and the record you want. Keep it simple.
Blue Ridge Regional Jail
The Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority holds Campbell County inmates. The main facility sits at 510 Ninth Street, Lynchburg, VA 24504. BRRJA serves Amherst, Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, and Halifax counties, plus the City of Lynchburg. The Lynchburg Adult Detention Facility houses up to 429 inmates across several security levels. Visitation is allowed on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 AM to 3 PM. Registration starts at 8:15 AM.
You can look up current inmates through the BRRJA online lookup. Pick the facility first. The Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority site has the lookup, visit rules, and phone info. Phone service is run by Securus Correctional Billing Services. Jail staff must keep a written record of every person held, under Va. Code § 53.1-116. The record must include the charges and the terms of confinement.
Below is the BRRJA landing page used for Campbell County inmate searches. See the BRRJA home page.
Note: BRRJA uses a third-party phone provider, and inmate calls are monitored and recorded by the jail authority.
VADOC Inmate Locator
Inmates from Campbell County sent to state prison show up in the VADOC locator. Use the tool to find the current facility and release date.
Visit the VADOC Inmate Locator. Enter the first letter of the first name plus the full last name. Or use the seven-digit inmate ID. The tool is free and updates each business day. It does not cover regional jail holds.
Below is a view of the VADOC locator used for Campbell County state inmates. See the VADOC locator page.
Court Case Info
Court cases tie into each booking. The Virginia court case lookup is free. It covers general district court and circuit court.
Use the Virginia Judicial System Case Status and Information site. Search by name or case number. The result shows the charges, the court dates, and the bond. Payments are not taken on the statewide search tool, but the general district court portal takes fine payments online.
Below is the case info portal used for Campbell County lookups. Visit the Virginia case info site.
Under Va. Code § 19.2-82, any warrantless arrest in the county must be reviewed by a magistrate. For minor cases, a summons may be issued under Va. Code § 19.2-74.
FOIA Records Access
Virginia FOIA lets the public ask for arrest records, booking logs, and mugshots. The full law is in Title 2.2, Chapter 37 of the Virginia Code. Send your request to the sheriff or to BRRJA. The agency must respond within five working days.
Criminal investigative files may be held back while a case is open, under Va. Code § 2.2-3706.1. Once the case closes, more details are open to the public. Fees must match the real cost of the search and the copies.
Expungement and Registry
A Campbell County arrest that ends in a dismissal, a nolle prosequi, or an acquittal can be sealed. The person files in the circuit court under Va. Code § 19.2-392.2. After sealing, the record cannot be shared without a court order, under Va. Code § 19.2-392.3. Virginia also keeps a public sex offender registry under Va. Code § 9.1-913, updated by the State Police.
State Police Criminal History
The Virginia State Police handle statewide conviction checks. Use form SP-167. The form must be signed and notarized. The Virginia State Police criminal background check page has the form and the fee info. These checks show only convictions, not pending charges or mugshots. Go to the sheriff for arrest info on Campbell County cases.
Nearby Counties
These counties sit next to Campbell County. Match the right office to the place of arrest.