Search Henrico County Inmate Population

The Henrico County inmate population is held at two county-run jails near Richmond. The Henrico County Sheriff's Office operates both Jail West and Jail East and provides an online search tool for current inmates. You can search by name at henricosheriff.org, check custody status through Virginia VINE, or use the VADOC offender locator for people in state prison. This page covers how to search the Henrico inmate population, both jail facilities, how VINE works for Henrico, what VADOC does with longer sentences, and how to file a records request under Virginia FOIA.

Henrico County Sheriff and Jail Inmate Population

The Henrico County Sheriff's Office operates two county jail facilities. Jail West is the main facility and Sheriff headquarters, located at 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228. Jail East is at 17320 New Kent Highway, Barhamsville, VA 23011, and serves Henrico County under a regional agreement with New Kent County. Both are maximum security facilities housing pre-trial and post-trial inmates. Classification determines which facility a person is sent to based on security needs, medical needs, and available space.

Jail West opened in 1980 and underwent a major expansion in 1996. It also serves as headquarters for the Sheriff's administrative, court services, and human resources departments. The Jail Information line runs Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (804) 501-4581. After hours, call (804) 501-4586. Alternative Sentencing can be reached at (804) 501-4576. Inmate Services is at (804) 501-5860. All incoming mail should be addressed to: Inmate's Name and ID#, Henrico County Jail, P.O. Box 3368, Henrico, VA 23228-9768.

Jail East mail goes to: Inmate's Name and ID#, Henrico County Jail East, 17320 New Kent Highway, Barhamsville, VA 23011. Transportation runs between the two facilities for court appearances and medical appointments. Medical and mental health services are provided at both locations.

Under Virginia Code § 53.1-31, the sheriff is the legal custodian of all jail records in Henrico County. For comprehensive contact information, visit the Henrico County Sheriff's Office phone numbers page.

Henrico County Inmate Population Online Search

The Henrico County Sheriff's Office provides an online inmate search system at henricosheriff.org/search. You can search by last name or click on letter buttons to browse by the starting letter of the last name. The system shows current inmate information including name, mugshot, charges, bond amount, and booking date. A mobile-friendly version is available at henricosheriff.org/search/mobilepage.aspx. The roster is updated daily Monday through Friday.

The system shows inmates at both Jail West and Jail East. Historical records for released inmates are not available through the online system. For information not available online, call the Jail Information line at (804) 501-4581 during business hours. The site disclaimer notes that information provided should not be used for legal action and does not include juvenile offenders.

The Henrico County inmate search portal is one of the more detailed local systems in Virginia, showing mugshots and bond details for current inmates in the county.

From this page you can search by name or browse alphabetically to find anyone currently booked at Jail West or Jail East.

Search Henrico Inmate Population Through VINE

Virginia VINE offers another way to check custody status for anyone in the Henrico County jail system. Both Jail West and Jail East take part in VINE. Go to vinelink.com, pick Virginia, and select the Henrico County facility. The search returns current custody status. It is free and runs around the clock every day.

VINE also lets you sign up for notifications. If the person you are watching gets released, transferred, escapes, or dies in custody, you get a notification by phone, email, text, or TTY. The service is anonymous. You do not need to give your name to search. Call VINE at 1-800-467-4943 for phone-based status checks, or visit vavine.org for the Virginia-specific portal. VINE does not cover VADOC state prisons. If someone already moved to a state facility, use the VADOC Offender Locator instead.

Henrico Jail West and Jail East Facilities

Henrico County Jail West at 4301 East Parham Road is the main facility and is listed as a maximum security detention center. It handles intake for the county and serves as the administrative hub for the Sheriff's correctional operations. Most newly booked inmates start at Jail West before classification moves them. The facility houses both pre-trial and post-trial inmates.

The Jail West page provides current facility details and visitation procedures.

From this page you get phone numbers, hours, mailing addresses, visitation schedules, and the policy for contacting inmates at Jail West.

Jail East at 17320 New Kent Highway serves Henrico County and New Kent County under a regional agreement. The facility provides the same security level and services as Jail West. Classification staff at the Sheriff's Office decides which facility each inmate is placed in based on security needs, medical requirements, and available beds. Transportation between facilities runs for court dates and medical appointments.

The Jail East facility page gives you the mailing address and contact details for that location.

Use this page if you need to confirm whether someone is housed at the Barhamsville location rather than the Parham Road facility.

Henrico County and VADOC Central Region Inmate Population

Henrico County is in the VADOC Central Region. State-sentenced inmates from Henrico with more than twelve months go into Central Region prisons. Those include Baskerville Correctional Center, Beaumont Correctional Center, Buckingham Correctional Center, Coffeewood Correctional Center, Dillwyn Correctional Center, Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women, Lunenburg Correctional Center, Nottoway Correctional Center, and the Virginia Correctional Center for Women. The actual assignment depends on classification results from VADOC staff. You can view all facilities on the VADOC facilities and offices page.

VADOC Central Records is at 6900 Atmore Drive, Richmond, VA 23225, phone (804) 674-3000. That office handles FOIA requests for state inmate files. To find someone in state custody, use the VADOC Offender Locator. Enter the last name and at least one letter of the first name to see inmate ID, current facility, and projected release date. The locator is free and does not require an account.

Henrico County Court Records and Inmate Files

Court files and jail records are two separate things. The Clerk of the Circuit Court holds the case file with the charge, plea, verdict, and sentencing order. The Sheriff holds jail records tracking bookings, custody changes, and releases. For the full picture on someone in the Henrico County inmate population, pull both sets.

The Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System lets you search Circuit Court and General District Court cases by name at no cost. Fees apply only for printed copies. Henrico County falls under the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit. For a personal criminal history check, the Virginia State Police runs the Central Criminal Records Exchange under Virginia Code § 19.2-389. The Virginia State Police records page has the required forms. Send requests to P.O. Box 85076, Richmond, VA 23261-5076.

Requesting Henrico County Inmate Population Records

Basic inmate information in Henrico County is a public record under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Under Virginia Code § 2.2-3700 et seq., Virginia residents can request jail logs, booking sheets, charges, and custody status without giving a reason. Agencies have five business days to respond, with up to seven extra days for complex requests.

Some records are exempt. Active investigation files, personnel records, and attorney-client material can be withheld. Under § 2.2-3703(C), inmates themselves cannot use FOIA to request records. If a request gets denied, the Virginia FOIA Advisory Council can help at foiacouncil@dls.virginia.gov or (804) 698-1810, toll-free at 1-866-448-4100. For state inmate file requests, direct FOIA inquiries to VADOC Central Records at (804) 674-3000.

To request Henrico County jail records, write to the Henrico County Sheriff's Office, Records Division. Name the specific records you want and the time period. The office will confirm receipt and give you an estimated response date.

Victim Notification for Henrico County Inmates

If you are a crime victim and want custody alerts for someone in the Henrico County jail, VINE is your main tool. Register at vavine.org or call 1-800-467-4943. VINE sends notifications for releases, transfers, escapes, and deaths in custody. The service is free and private.

For state prison inmates, VADOC's NAAVI system handles notifications. When someone moves from Henrico County to a state prison, VADOC takes over. Register through the VADOC Victim Services page or call 1-804-674-3243. VADOC provides 30-day advance notice of release for qualifying cases. If the case could move between systems, sign up for both VINE and NAAVI.

Cities Near Henrico County

Henrico County surrounds the independent city of Richmond on three sides. Richmond is a separate jurisdiction with its own Sheriff's Office. For inmate population records in Richmond, visit the city page below. For statewide searches, use the tools on this page.

Nearby Counties

Henrico County is surrounded by several Central Virginia counties. For records in neighboring jurisdictions, visit their county pages.