King and Queen County Inmate Population
The King and Queen County inmate population is held at the county jail on Virginia's Middle Peninsula. The King and Queen County Sheriff's Office runs the facility and keeps custody records on everyone booked there. You can search current inmates through Virginia VINE, call the Sheriff directly, or use the VADOC offender locator for people serving state sentences. This page covers how to find someone in the King and Queen County jail, how VINE works for this rural facility, what VADOC handles for longer sentences, and how to request records under Virginia FOIA.
King and Queen County Quick Facts
King and Queen Sheriff and Inmate Population Records
The King and Queen County Sheriff's Office is the agency that operates the local jail and holds custody records for the county. Anyone arrested in King and Queen County goes through this office first. Under Virginia Code § 53.1-31, the sheriff is the legal custodian of all jail records. That covers booking sheets, charge lists, bond status, and release paperwork. For current phone numbers and office hours, contact the King and Queen County government offices in the county seat.
King and Queen County is a small, rural county on the Middle Peninsula. The local jail is a smaller facility compared to those in more populated counties. For pre-trial detainees and people serving sentences of up to twelve months, the Sheriff's Office is the right contact. Anyone sentenced to more than twelve months transfers to VADOC within sixty days of the final sentencing order.
The Middle Peninsula Regional Security Center, which serves several neighboring counties, may also house some King and Queen County inmates when capacity or classification requires it. Check with the Sheriff's Office to confirm where a specific person is held. Because King and Queen County is small, calling the Sheriff directly is often the fastest way to get current custody information.
Note: For small rural counties like King and Queen, calling the Sheriff directly is often faster than waiting for an online system to update.
Search King and Queen Inmate Population Through VINE
Virginia VINE is available for King and Queen County. The facility takes part in the statewide VINE system. Go to vinelink.com, pick Virginia, and select the King and Queen County Jail as the facility. The search shows current custody status right away. It is free and runs around the clock.
VINE also lets you register for alerts. If the person gets released, transferred, escapes, or dies in custody, you receive a notification by phone, email, text, or TTY. The service is anonymous. You do not need to give your name to run a search. Call VINE at 1-800-467-4943 at any time, or visit vavine.org for the Virginia portal. VINE is especially useful for this rural county since the Sheriff's Office may not have extended business hours.
VINE does not cover state prisons. If someone already moved to a VADOC facility, use the VADOC Offender Locator for the search. VINE only handles local and regional jail populations.
King and Queen County and VADOC Eastern Region Inmates
King and Queen County is in the VADOC Eastern Region. State-sentenced inmates from the county with more than twelve months go into Eastern Region prisons. Those include Caroline Correctional Unit at (804) 994-2161, Deerfield Correctional Center at (434) 658-4368, Greensville Correctional Center at (434) 535-7000, Haynesville Correctional Center at (804) 333-3577, Indian Creek Correctional Center at (757) 421-0095, Lawrenceville Correctional Center at (434) 848-9349, St. Brides Correctional Center at (757) 421-6600, Sussex I State Prison at (804) 834-9967, and Sussex II State Prison at (804) 834-2678). Classification determines the actual placement.
VADOC also runs Probation and Parole offices throughout the Eastern Region. For King and Queen County cases, the nearest district office handles supervised releases. You can view all VADOC facilities and offices on the VADOC facilities and offices page. Use the VADOC Offender Locator to find anyone already in state custody from this county. Enter the last name and at least one letter of the first name. Results show inmate ID, current facility, and projected release date.
Note: Caroline Correctional Unit at (804) 994-2161 is a nearby Eastern Region VADOC facility that may house state-sentenced inmates from King and Queen County.
King and Queen County Court Records and Inmate Files
Court records and jail records are kept by two different offices. The Clerk of the Circuit Court holds the case file with the charge, plea, verdict, and sentencing order. The Sheriff holds the jail record tracking bookings, custody changes, and releases. For the full picture on someone in the King and Queen County inmate population, pull both sets of records.
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 when you order printed copies. King and Queen County falls under the Ninth Judicial Circuit. Cases appear in the state system after the clerk enters them.
For a personal criminal history, 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 and mailing instructions. Send requests to P.O. Box 85076, Richmond, VA 23261-5076.
Requesting King and Queen County Inmate Population Records
Basic inmate information in King and Queen County is public 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. Inmates themselves cannot use FOIA to request records under § 2.2-3703(C). If a request is denied or delayed, the Virginia FOIA Advisory Council can help at foiacouncil@dls.virginia.gov or (804) 698-1810, toll-free at 1-866-448-4100.
To request King and Queen County jail records, write to the Sheriff's Office or the County Administrator. Name the records you want and the time period. The office will confirm receipt and provide an estimated response date.
Victim Notification for King and Queen County Inmates
If you are a crime victim and want custody alerts for a King and Queen County inmate, 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. Free and private.
For state prison inmates, VADOC's NAAVI system handles victim notifications. When someone moves from the King and Queen County jail 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 and updates for parole hearings. VINE covers local jails. NAAVI covers state prisons. Sign up for both if the case could move between systems.
The Virginia VINE portal covers King and Queen County Jail and lets you sign up for custody alerts at no cost.
From the VINE site you can select the King and Queen County facility, run a name search, and register for automatic notifications on custody changes.
Cities Near King and Queen County
King and Queen County is a rural Middle Peninsula county with no independent cities within its borders. The nearest qualifying cities are in adjacent counties. For statewide inmate population searches, use the tools on this page or the state-level resources linked throughout.
Nearby Counties
King and Queen County borders several Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck counties. For records in neighboring jurisdictions, visit their county pages.