Find Jail Mugshots in Westmoreland County

Westmoreland County jail mugshots and arrest records are kept by the local sheriff and the regional jail that holds people booked here. Most adult booking photos are open to the public. You can ask the sheriff or use state tools to find inmates. This page shows you how to search by name, how to file a public records request, and where to look up court cases linked to a Westmoreland County arrest. Start with the steps below.

Westmoreland Sheriff Booking Records

The Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office is the first stop for arrest records and jail mugshots. Sheriff C.A. Nunnally heads the office. The main number is 804-493-8011. Deputies make arrests in the county, write up the report, and send the person to the regional jail for intake.

Westmoreland County jail mugshots are taken at booking. The sheriff is the legal custodian. You can ask for them under the state public records law. The Virginia Sheriffs' Association directory lists Sheriff Nunnally as the current sheriff. The office handles most local FOIA requests for arrest data, incident reports, and booking photos. Send a short letter that names the person and the date if you have it.

Most adult arrest records are open. Juvenile records are sealed. Active investigation files may be held back under state law.

Northern Neck Regional Jail

The Northern Neck Regional Jail holds people booked in Westmoreland County. The address is 3908 Richmond Road, Warsaw, VA 22572. The jail serves Richmond County, Westmoreland County, Northumberland County, and Gloucester County. It is the main detention facility for the Northern Neck region of Virginia.

The jail handles intake, booking photos, medical screening, and housing. Family members can call the main line or use the family liaison number for help. There is also an online contact form. The jail keeps a phone menu for general questions. Inmate mail goes to the same Warsaw address with the inmate name on the envelope.

The image below is from the official jail website. It is the main public source for Westmoreland County jail mugshots and inmate locator info. Visit nnrj.state.va.us to look up an inmate, set up a deposit, or find visiting hours.

The site is the fastest way to confirm that a Westmoreland County arrestee is in custody and to see what charges they face.

VADOC State Inmate Locator

If a person from Westmoreland County was sent to state prison, they will not show up at the regional jail. Use the Virginia Department of Corrections Inmate Locator instead. The tool covers all state prison facilities. It shows the current location, projected release date, and active sentence info.

Search by first letter of the first name plus the full last name. Or use the seven-digit inmate ID. The system does not list people in local or regional jails. Under Virginia Code § 53.1-116, the basic locator data stays public, but full prison files are not.

This is the right tool when you can't find someone at the local Westmoreland County jail and you think they may have been moved to a state facility.

Note: VADOC mugshots are not published the same way local Westmoreland County booking photos are released to the public.

Westmoreland County Court Cases

Each Westmoreland County arrest opens a court case. The case file shows the charges, the bond amount, the hearing schedule, and the outcome. You can pull this up online for free through the state court system. The portal handles general district, juvenile, and circuit courts.

Use the Virginia Judicial System case info portal. Pick the court type, then Westmoreland County, then search by name or case number. The general district court is where misdemeanors and traffic cases land first. Felony cases move up to the circuit court.

Pair the case data with Westmoreland County jail mugshots and the inmate roster for the full picture of an arrest.

FOIA Requests in Westmoreland County

The Virginia Freedom of Information Act, FOIA Chapter 37, gives the public a right to ask for records from any state or local body. That includes Westmoreland County jail mugshots, arrest reports, and call logs held by the sheriff. All public records are presumed open unless an exemption applies.

Under Virginia Code § 2.2-3706, police must release adult booking photos taken at intake. They must also share the name, the charge, and the case status. Felony intake photos may be held back if release would harm an open probe. Virginia Code § 2.2-3706.1 covers what other criminal data stays closed.

To file a FOIA request in Westmoreland County:

• Send a brief letter or email to the sheriff
• Name the records with reasonable specificity
• Include name, date of arrest, and case number if known
• Give your phone or email
• Ask about cost ahead of time

The office must reply within five working days. Fees can't exceed actual time and copy cost. Most simple Westmoreland County jail mugshot requests are filled fast.

Criminal History and Sex Offender Registry

The Virginia State Police runs the central criminal history check. Under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.2 and § 19.2-392.3, some Westmoreland County records may be expunged if the case ended in dismissal or not guilty. State Police handle name- and print-based checks for residents.

The Virginia Sex Offender Registry is also open to the public. Virginia Code § 9.1-913 requires a public registry. You can search by name, by zip code, or by city in Westmoreland County.

Note: A Westmoreland County booking photo does not prove guilt; defendants are presumed innocent until convicted.

Arrest and Booking Steps

Arrests in Westmoreland County start with a deputy or town officer in the field. Virginia Code § 19.2-82 sets the rules for what must happen after a warrantless arrest. The person must go before a magistrate without delay. The magistrate sets bond and reviews the charges. Virginia Code § 19.2-74 allows the use of a summons for some minor charges.

At the regional jail, staff take fingerprints, the booking photo, and basic info. The mugshot becomes public at that point. Bond is set or held. The case then moves to court. This page on Westmoreland County jail mugshots can help you track each step.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Westmoreland County in the Northern Neck of Virginia. If you are not sure which county handled the arrest, check nearby ones too.