Fairfax County Inmate Population

The Fairfax County inmate population is held at the Adult Detention Center, one of the largest jail facilities in Virginia with a maximum capacity of 1,260. Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid leads the office that operates the ADC and serves the residents of Fairfax County, Fairfax City, and the towns of Herndon and Vienna. You can get custody status by calling 703-246-2100 or searching Virginia VINE. This page covers how to search the Fairfax County inmate population, how the ADC works, what records are public under FOIA, and how to use VINE, court records, and state resources to get a complete picture.

How to Search Fairfax County Inmate Population

As of 2025, the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office does not maintain a public-facing online inmate search. The two main ways to check on the Fairfax County inmate population are a phone call to the ADC at 703-246-2100 or a search on Virginia VINE at vinelink.com. VINE is free, anonymous, and available all day, every day. For state-sentenced offenders, the VADOC Offender Locator handles anyone transferred out of the county.

VINE searches across all Virginia local and regional jails. Enter a name, select Virginia, and the result shows the current facility and custody status. You can also register for real-time alerts. The system sends notifications when an inmate is released, transferred, escapes, is recaptured, or dies. You can get those alerts by phone, email, text, or TTY. Sheriff Kincaid supported the launch of an enhanced VA VINE version in 2017 that added a statewide provider directory and a stronger mobile app. Call VINE at 1-800-467-4943 or visit vavine.org.

For state inmates, use the VADOC locator. Enter the full last name and first initial. The result shows inmate ID, age, current facility, and projected release date. Anyone sentenced to more than twelve months in Virginia transfers to VADOC under Virginia Code Title 53.1.

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center and Inmate Population

The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center is a three-building complex first constructed in 1978. The East Building opened with 198 beds in a linear, medium-security arrangement. The North Building added podular maximum-security housing in 1987, raising capacity to 589. The West Building opened in 2000 with direct supervision housing for minimum-security inmates. Today the ADC holds up to 1,260 people under VADOC guidelines.

The Sheriff's Office headquarters is at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Phone is 703-246-3227. The ADC uses four housing styles for the inmate population: single cell for maximum-security individuals, linear units for medium-security, podular units where deputies observe multiple inmates at once, and direct supervision where deputies live in the housing unit with inmates. Classification determines which style each person enters based on criminal history, behavior, medical needs, and security requirements.

Incarceration alternatives at the ADC include work release and electronic monitoring for eligible inmates. The ADC also provides medical services through Wellpath, mental health services available 24 hours a day, and religious and educational programs. Inmate telephones run through NCIC at 1-800-943-2189 or ncic.com. Video visitation is available at homewav.com. Inmate accounts can be funded at the lobby kiosk, online at accesscorrections.com, or by phone at 1-866-345-1884.

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office homepage is the starting point for learning about the ADC and reaching the right office.

From the homepage you can find links to ADC information, FOIA requests, inmate mail, and contact details for the Sheriff's Office.

Fairfax ADC Housing and Inmate Population Details

Housing assignments at the ADC are set by classification staff after intake. They review criminal history, past behavior in custody, medical needs, and current charges. The result places each person in one of the four housing styles. Single-cell maximum-security housing isolates people who need it. Linear units put medium-security inmates in cells along a corridor. Podular units let staff watch multiple people in a shared dayroom from a central station. Direct supervision places a deputy in the unit with minimum-security inmates to maintain calm through daily interaction.

Inmate mail at the Fairfax ADC goes through Smart Communications. Address mail to: Smart Communications/FXCOADC, Inmate Name/Inmate Number, P.O. Box 9128, Seminole, FL 33775-9128. Include the inmate's complete legal name and booking number. Include your full return address with first and last name. Only flat paper items are allowed. Prohibited items include cash, personal checks, money orders, packages, magazines not from approved publishers, Polaroid photos, stickers, and anything with nudity or violence. All mail is opened and inspected. Legal mail is opened in the inmate's presence.

The detailed housing information page covers how the ADC manages its inmate population across all four housing types.

The housing page explains each custody level and lists how classification decisions are made at intake.

The ADC topics page covers programs, services, and everything else related to the Fairfax County inmate population.

From that page you can find information on commissary, visitation, phone service, and inmate accounts.

FOIA and Fairfax County Inmate Population Records

Inmate population records at Fairfax County are partially public under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Virginia Code § 2.2-3700 et seq. gives state residents the right to request public records. Under § 2.2-3706, the sheriff must disclose: full name and aliases, current custody status, physical description, booking photograph, current charges, court dates, bond amount, expected release date, and facility location.

Records that are exempt include Social Security numbers, medical and mental health records, detailed disciplinary records, specific housing unit assignments that could compromise security, protective custody status, juvenile records, and any information that could jeopardize an ongoing investigation. FOIA requests go to the Sheriff's Office FOIA office at 10520 Judicial Drive, Fairfax, VA 22030. For more information, see the Fairfax County Sheriff FOIA page. The agency has five business days to respond. Complex requests may take up to an additional seven days.

The FOIA page for the Fairfax County Sheriff explains the request process and lists what records are available.

The FOIA page covers how to submit a request and what information is typically provided for people in the Fairfax County inmate population.

Fairfax County Court Records and the Inmate Population

The Fairfax County Circuit Court is at 4110 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA 22030. Circuit Court Clerk John T. Frey can be reached at 703-746-4044. The clerk's office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The Clerk maintains criminal case records including incarceration orders and sentencing documents. Cases can be searched online through the Virginia Judiciary system at vacourts.gov.

In-person record requests can be made at the clerk's office. The public terminals in the clerk's office are free to use. Certified copies cost $5 for certification plus $0.50 per page. Non-certified copies are $0.50 per page. Expunged cases are not available to the public. Sealed cases require a court order. Juvenile records are confidential. The Clerk's Office phone is also 703-691-7320 for general inquiries.

The Virginia Judicial System portal covers both the Fairfax County Circuit Court and General District Court. For criminal history on yourself, use the Fairfax County Police Department at 3600 Wheeler Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22304, phone 703-746-6200. You must appear in person, bring two forms of government ID with at least one photo ID, and pay the $10 fee to the County Treasurer. Only people who live or work in Fairfax County can get this local check.

The Fairfax County Circuit Court page links to case records and clerk contacts for the inmate population.

From that page you can access the online case information system, reach the clerk's office, and find information about criminal court records.

The criminal records page for Fairfax County covers how to get arrest records and criminal history information locally.

The criminal records page explains what is available, where to go, and what fees apply for Fairfax County records requests.

VADOC Probation and Parole Offices Serving Fairfax

Two VADOC probation and parole offices serve Fairfax County. The Fairfax Probation and Parole Office (District 29) is at 10680 Main Street, Suite 300, Fairfax, VA 22030. Phone is (703) 934-0880. The chief is Lekita Sykes. This office supervises state-sentenced offenders from Fairfax County who have completed their prison time and are now on probation or parole in the community.

The Alexandria Probation and Parole Office (District 36) at 4740 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304, phone (571) 414-6868, also serves portions of Fairfax County. If you are trying to reach a probation officer for someone from Fairfax County, start with District 29 in Fairfax. The probation office can tell you whether someone is under active supervision. For the full list of all VADOC offices, visit the VADOC facilities and offices page.

State-sentenced inmates from Fairfax County transfer to VADOC facilities based on their security classification. The VADOC system holds records on everyone sentenced to more than twelve months. Those records live with VADOC, not with the county sheriff. Use the VADOC offender locator to confirm current placement of anyone in state custody.

Victim Services and Fairfax County Inmate Population Alerts

Crime victims tracking the Fairfax County inmate population have two notification options. For people at the ADC or another local facility, use Virginia VINE at vavine.org or 1-800-467-4943. For people in VADOC state prisons, register with the NAAVI system through VADOC Victim Services at 1-804-674-3243. Both services are free and run at any hour.

VADOC sends 30-day advance notice before an inmate's release. It also notifies for parole, work release, name changes, escape, recapture, and death. VINE covers all of those same events for local jail inmates. Registering for one does not replace the other. If someone might transfer between local custody and state custody, keeping both registrations active ensures no gap in coverage.

Cities in Fairfax County with Inmate Records

Several independent cities are located near or within the Fairfax County area. The city of Fairfax and Falls Church are independent cities that have their own government structures but are served by Fairfax County courts for some purposes. Manassas and Manassas Park are also nearby independent cities that maintain separate inmate records.

• City of Fairfax - independent city with its own records
• Falls Church - independent city near Fairfax County
• Manassas - independent city, served by Prince William regional jail
• Manassas Park - independent city
• Alexandria - independent city bordering Fairfax County

Nearby Counties with Inmate Population Records

Fairfax County borders several major Northern Virginia counties. Each operates its own jail and inmate records system. Check these pages for neighboring jurisdiction records.