Charles City County Jail Mugshots
Charles City County jail mugshots and arrest records are kept by the sheriff's office and the Riverside Regional Jail. The sheriff books new arrests. The regional jail holds the person until the court rules on the case. Use this page to search by name or by case number, to file a FOIA request, and to find a current inmate. Most booking photos and arrest logs are open to the public under Virginia law.
Charles City County Overview
Charles City Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Jayson T. Crawley runs the Charles City County Sheriff's Office. Call 804-829-9265 to reach the main line. Deputies cover the whole county, a small rural area on the north bank of the James River. The sheriff is the keeper of jail mugshots, arrest logs, and incident reports.
Use the Virginia Sheriffs' Association directory to find Sheriff Crawley and every other sheriff in the Commonwealth. Under Va. Code § 2.2-3706, adult booking photos taken at intake must be released to the public. An agency may hold back the photo only if release would harm an active felony case.
Records requests can be sent by email or mail. Give the person's full name, the date of arrest, and the type of record you want. Keep the ask clear and short.
Note: Charles City County is one of the smallest counties in Virginia by population, so office hours may be limited and staff may work on a rotating schedule.
Riverside Regional Jail
The Riverside Regional Jail holds Charles City County inmates. The jail sits at 500 Folar Trail, North Prince George, VA 23860. It serves Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Prince George County, and Surry County, plus the cities of Colonial Heights, Hopewell, and Petersburg. Call 804-524-6600 for inmate info. The jail houses pretrial, sentenced, and special management inmates.
The Riverside Regional Jail website has visit rules, inmate phone info, and commissary details. Jail staff must keep a full record of each person held, under Va. Code § 53.1-116. The record must cover the name, charges, and terms of confinement.
Below is the Riverside Regional Jail landing page used for Charles City County inmate lookups. See the Riverside Regional Jail site.
The jail promotes public safety through secure detention for seven member jurisdictions in the region.
VADOC Inmate Locator
Inmates from Charles City County sent to state prison are held by VADOC. Use the public inmate locator to find the current facility.
Visit the VADOC Inmate Locator. Enter the first letter of the first name plus the full last name, or the seven-digit inmate ID. The tool is free. It updates every business day.
Below is the VADOC inmate locator page used for Charles City County state inmates. See the VADOC locator.
Court Case Lookup
Each Charles City County arrest creates a court file. Pull the file for free using the state court search.
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, the bond, and the court dates.
Below is the Virginia case info portal used for Charles City County lookups. Visit the case info page.
Under Va. Code § 19.2-82, a warrantless arrest must be reviewed by a magistrate. For minor cases, an officer may issue a summons in place of a warrant under Va. Code § 19.2-74.
FOIA Records Access
Virginia FOIA gives you the right to ask for arrest records and mugshots. The full law sits in Title 2.2, Chapter 37 of the Virginia Code. Send your request to the sheriff or the jail. Agencies have five working days to reply.
Criminal investigative files may be held back during an active case, per Va. Code § 2.2-3706.1. Fees must match the real cost. Ask for an estimate first if cost matters.
Expungement Rules
An arrest that ends in acquittal or dismissal in Charles City County may be sealed. File a petition 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 runs a public sex offender registry under Va. Code § 9.1-913.
State Police Checks
The Virginia State Police run statewide conviction checks. Use form SP-167. The Virginia State Police criminal background check page has the form. The check shows Virginia convictions only. For arrest info, go to the sheriff.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Charles City County. Match the place of arrest to the right office.