Lookup Carroll County Jail Mugshots
Carroll County jail mugshots and booking records start with the sheriff's office in Hillsville. Inmates are held at the New River Valley Regional Jail in Dublin. The sheriff runs the intake, takes the mugshot, and keeps the incident reports. Court cases tied to each booking can be pulled from the Virginia Judicial System. Use this page to search by name, by case number, or by date. Most arrest records and booking photos are open to the public.
Carroll County Overview
Carroll County Sheriff
Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp runs the Carroll County Sheriff's Office. The office sits at P.O. Box 575, Hillsville, VA 24343. Call 276-728-4146 to reach the office. Deputies cover Hillsville, Galax, Cana, and the rest of the county. The sheriff is the records custodian for jail mugshots and arrest logs.
The Virginia Sheriffs' Association directory keeps the up-to-date contact info for Sheriff Kemp and every other sheriff in the state. Under Va. Code § 2.2-3706, adult booking photos taken at intake are open records. Juvenile records are not public.
Note: Carroll County does not operate its own jail, so nearly all held suspects are moved to the regional facility in Dublin.
New River Valley Regional Jail
The New River Valley Regional Jail in Dublin holds Carroll County inmates. The jail sits at 108 Baker Road, Dublin, VA 24084. It serves Bland, Carroll, Floyd, Giles, Grayson, Pulaski, Wythe, and the City of Radford. The facility opened on April 27, 1999 and covers a 279,000 square foot building on a 28-acre site. It has a magistrate's office, a medical unit, classrooms, a library, and two outdoor rec yards.
Call the jail for inmate info, bond questions, and visit scheduling. The New River Valley Regional Jail website has visit rules, forms, and phone service info. Jail staff must keep a full record of every person held, under Va. Code § 53.1-116.
Below is the NRVRJ landing page used for Carroll County inmate lookups. See the New River Valley Regional Jail site to search.
NRVRJ does not affiliate with or endorse any bail bond company. Use only licensed Virginia bondsmen.
VADOC State Inmate Search
Inmates from Carroll County sent to state prison are held by VADOC. Use the free public locator.
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. Results show the current facility and release date.
Below is the VADOC locator view used for Carroll County state inmate searches. Visit the VADOC inmate locator.
Court Case Lookup
Court records tie into each jail booking. Use the Virginia court case search to find the case file for free.
The Virginia Judicial System Case Status and Information portal covers general district and circuit court. Search by name or case number. Results show the charges, bond, and court dates. The statewide search does not take payments, but general district court fines can be paid through a separate portal.
Below is the Virginia courts case info portal used for Carroll County lookups. See the case info page.
Under Va. Code § 19.2-82, a warrantless arrest must be reviewed by a magistrate before the person is held. For minor cases, officers may issue a summons under Va. Code § 19.2-74.
FOIA Requests
Virginia FOIA lets residents ask for arrest records, booking logs, and mugshots. The full law sits in Title 2.2, Chapter 37 of the Code of Virginia. Send your request to the sheriff or the regional jail. Agencies have five working days to reply.
Criminal investigative files may be held back during an active case under Va. Code § 2.2-3706.1. Fees must match the real cost of pulling and copying records. Ask for a cost estimate up front.
Expungement and Registry
A Carroll County arrest that ends in a dismissal or an acquittal may be sealed. The petition is filed in the circuit court under Va. Code § 19.2-392.2. Once sealed, 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.
State Police Record Checks
Use the Virginia State Police for a statewide conviction check. Form SP-167 needs a notary. The Virginia State Police criminal background check page has the form and fees. Results cover Virginia convictions only.
Nearby Counties
These counties sit next to Carroll County. Pick the right office based on the place of arrest.