Pulaski County Booking Reports

Pulaski County Booking Reports cover arrests, jail intake logs, and court files for people booked in Pulaski and held at the New River Valley Regional Jail. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office handles most of the local work. After booking, inmates usually move to the regional jail in Dublin. You can look up Pulaski County Booking Reports by name through the regional jail inmate search and the statewide court tool. This page walks you through each source. Use the links below to find arrest logs, jail roster data, and Pulaski County court case files.

Pulaski County Sheriff Booking Reports

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office is the main local source for booking reports. The office is at 52 Court House Drive, Suite A, Pulaski, VA 24301. Call (540) 980-7822 for questions about a recent arrest or inmate status. Deputies handle patrol, civil process, warrants, and jail intake. When a person is booked, staff record name, DOB, charges, arrest date, and bond details.

Written requests for arrest logs and booking files go through the Sheriff's records clerk. The clerk can pull incident numbers, charge sheets, and arrest logs. 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.

New River Valley Regional Jail Booking Reports

Pulaski County is a member of the New River Valley Regional Jail. The jail is in Dublin, Virginia, on a 28-acre site with a 279,000 square foot facility. It opened on April 27, 1999. The jail holds inmates from Bland County, Carroll County, Floyd County, Giles County, Grayson County, Pulaski County, Wythe County, and the City of Radford. The building has administrative offices, a magistrate's office, a kitchen, a laundry, a library, classrooms, a medical unit, a basketball court, and outdoor recreation yards.

The jail has an online inmate search at nrvrj.org/156/Inmate-Name-Search. Enter a first or last name to find current custody status. The tool is the fastest way to confirm whether a person is held at NRVRJ after a Pulaski County arrest.

For victim alerts, use VINELink. VINE sends free phone, text, or email notices when an inmate is moved, released, or returned to custody. NRVRJ feeds data into VINE.

Pulaski County Court Booking Reports

Court files finish the picture for Pulaski County Booking Reports. After booking, a case is opened at one of the county courts. The Circuit Court handles felonies and jury trials. The General District Court in Pulaski 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 list charges, bond, hearing dates, and the final ruling. The system is free and real time. Sign up for free Case Alert updates through CASS. For traffic and misdemeanor records, the Virginia General District Courts online portal is the faster tool. Under Va. Code § 19.2-389, adult arrest and disposition data is public.

For a look at the statewide case tool used for Pulaski County records, visit the Virginia OCIS portal.

The page shows the search fields used to pull up case and booking data for Pulaski County and the rest of Virginia.

FOIA Requests for Pulaski Arrest Records

The Virginia Freedom of Information Act sets the rules for how Pulaski County releases booking reports. Under Va. Code § 2.2-3700, public bodies must reply to a FOIA request within 5 business days. A 7-day extension is allowed when the records need more work. File a FOIA request with the Sheriff's Office or the New River Valley 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 the request, you can appeal or call the Virginia FOIA Council for free advice at (804) 225-3056.

Note: Short, clear requests get the fastest reply from Pulaski County staff.

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.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services publishes a yearly Crime in Virginia report with arrest counts by county. For sex offender searches, use the Virginia Sex Offender Registry. For state prison inmates, use the VADOC Offender Locator.

NRVRJ Visits and Bonds

Visits at the New River Valley Regional Jail must be scheduled in advance. The facility 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. NRVRJ also offers video visitation for families who cannot travel to Dublin.

Bonds can be posted at NRVRJ 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.

Pulaski County Booking Reports Tips

Use a full name. A middle initial helps for common names. Check spelling. Narrow with a date of birth or case number.

Key sources for Pulaski County arrest and booking info:

• Pulaski County Sheriff's Office
• New River Valley Regional Jail inmate search
• Virginia OCIS for court data
• VINELink for custody alerts
• Virginia State Police CARE

Call ahead before a courthouse visit. Hours change on holidays. The Sheriff's line is (540) 980-7822.

Pulaski County Booking Reports Extras

Pulaski County sits in Virginia's 27th Judicial Circuit. The Sheriff's Office at (540) 980-7822 is the main contact for Pulaski County arrest records. The New River Valley Regional Jail holds Pulaski County inmates and handles all intake and booking work. Call the jail direct for any current custody check.

The Virginia Judiciary OCIS portal lets you search by name, case number, or hearing date. Both Circuit and General District Courts in Pulaski County feed the system.

For release alerts, use VINELink. For a broader history, the Virginia State Police CARE check covers every court in the state for a $15 fee.