Prince George County Booking Reports
Prince George County Booking Reports cover arrests, jail intake data, and court files for people booked in Prince George and at the Riverside Regional Jail. The Prince George County Sheriff's Office is the main local source, but most inmates are held at Riverside after booking. You can look up Prince George County Booking Reports by name, case number, or booking number through the jail's online locator and the state court search. This page walks you through each source. Use the tools below to find arrest logs and court case files tied to Prince George County.
Prince George Sheriff Booking Reports
The Prince George County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement and corrections services. The office is at 6601 Courts Drive, Prince George, VA 23875. Call (804) 733-2690 for questions about a recent arrest. Deputies handle patrol, civil process, warrants, and jail intake. When a person is booked, staff record name, DOB, charges, arrest date, and bond. The arresting agency writes the first log, then the jail opens the booking file.
Written requests for arrest logs and booking files go through the Sheriff's records clerk. The clerk can pull incident numbers, charge sheets, and blotters. Plain copies cost a small per-page fee. Files tied to open investigations may be held back under Va. Code § 2.2-3706.
Note: Juvenile booking records are sealed under Virginia Code § 16.1-301.
Riverside Regional Jail Booking Reports
Prince George County is served by the Riverside Regional Jail. The jail is at 500 FOLAR Trail, North Prince George, VA 23860. It holds inmates from seven jurisdictions including Charles City County, Chesterfield County, Colonial Heights, Hopewell, Petersburg, Prince George County, and Surry County. An online inmate locator lets you search by name or booking number. The display shows current custody status, charges, and bond information.
FOIA requests for Riverside records go to Lt. C. Jones at foia@rrjva.org. Call (804) 524-6550 for the main line. Riverside also feeds data into VINE so victims can get alerts when an inmate's status changes.
Use VINELink to sign up for free notices by phone, text, or email.
Prince George Court Booking Reports
Court records round out Prince George County Booking Reports. After booking, a case file is opened at one of the county courts. The Circuit Court handles felonies and jury trials. The General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic, and preliminary felony hearings. Both use the statewide system.
Use the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System to search by name, case number, or hearing date. Results show charges, bond, hearing dates, and the final ruling. The system is free. Sign up for the Case Alert Subscription System to get free email or text updates on any Prince George County case. For traffic and misdemeanor filings, the Virginia General District Courts online portal is the faster tool. Under Va. Code § 19.2-389, adult arrest and disposition data is mostly public.
The state court image below shows the OCIS search used for Prince George County. Open the Virginia OCIS portal to start.
The page shows the search fields used to pull case and booking data for Prince George County and the rest of Virginia.
FOIA Requests for Prince George Arrest Records
The Virginia Freedom of Information Act sets the rules for how Prince George County releases booking reports. Under Va. Code § 2.2-3700, public bodies must respond to a FOIA request within 5 business days. A 7-day extension is allowed. File a FOIA request with the Sheriff's Office or Riverside Regional Jail by mail, email, or in person.
Adult booking photos and arrest facts are public. Juvenile files are not. Active investigation files may be held back. If the agency denies your request, you can appeal to circuit court or call the Virginia FOIA Council at (804) 225-3056 for free advice.
Note: Riverside FOIA requests should go to foia@rrjva.org with clear dates and names.
State Booking Reports and Background Checks
For a full state-level history check, go to the Virginia State Police CARE unit. VSP is the central repository for Virginia criminal history data. The SP-167 form is for the public and costs $15. It must be notarized. Processing takes about 15 business days and covers Prince George County.
The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services publishes a yearly Crime in Virginia report with arrest counts by jurisdiction. For sex offender searches, use the Virginia Sex Offender Registry. For state prison inmates, use the VADOC Offender Locator.
Riverside Jail Visits and Bonds
Visits at the Riverside Regional Jail must be scheduled in advance through the facility. Call (804) 524-6550 for current visiting hours and rules. Riverside requires a valid photo ID, a dress code, and pre-approval on the visit list. No cell phones, cameras, or outside items are allowed inside the secure area. Staff may search visitors before entry. The facility also offers video visitation.
Bonds can be posted at Riverside around the clock. Acceptable bond types are cash, surety, and property. Surety bonds must come through a bail bondsman licensed in Virginia. Bond refunds are processed through the Circuit Court Clerk after the case is closed, usually within four to six weeks. Inmate funds can be deposited through an online service, a lobby kiosk, or a money order sent by mail.
Mail for inmates must list the full legal name and booking number. No packages are accepted without prior approval. Phone calls run through a prepaid service. All calls may be recorded except attorney calls.
Prince George Booking Reports Tips
Use a full name. A middle initial helps when the name is common. Watch spelling. Narrow by date of birth or case number.
Key sources for Prince George County arrest and booking info:
- Prince George County Sheriff's Office
- Riverside Regional Jail for inmate lookup
- Virginia OCIS for court data
- VINELink for alerts
- Virginia State Police CARE
Call ahead before you visit. Hours change on holidays. The Sheriff's line is (804) 733-2690. Riverside's main line is (804) 524-6550.
Prince George Records Lookup Tips
Prince George County sits in Virginia's 6th Judicial Circuit. The Sheriff's Office at (804) 733-2690 handles local arrests. The Riverside Regional Jail holds most Prince George County inmates. The jail serves several jurisdictions in the Petersburg area and posts contact info and visitation rules.
Use the Virginia OCIS portal for Circuit Court case files and the General District Courts portal for misdemeanor and traffic records.
For release alerts on Prince George County booking reports, sign up free at VINELink. For a full state history, use the Virginia State Police CARE program.