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Henrico County, Virginia Arrest Records

Henrico County arrest records are official documentation on arrests by the Henrico County Police Division and other local law enforcement agencies. These documents are part of the criminal justice records and are maintained by law enforcement agencies, the courts, and state repositories. Law enforcement agencies create arrest records to serve administrative and public-facing functions.

An arrest record reflects the fact of an arrest, not a finding of guilt or a conviction. In Henrico County, the Police Division and other local law enforcement agencies create arrest records when they:

  • Takes individuals into custody
  • Document alleged offense
  • Records identifying and booking information
  • Transfers or processes individuals through the local jail or magistrate system.

The Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) establishes that arrest records and other official documents about the government should be accessible to the public to promote:

  • Transparency
  • Government accountability,
  • Public awareness of criminal justice operations, and
  • Community oversight of official actions.

However, while the FOIA grants access to Henrico County arrest records, Section 19.2-389 through 19.2-392.4 of the Virginia Code (Criminal Offender Record Information) outlines how individuals access these documents.

Are Arrest Records Public Information in Henrico, Virginia?

Yes, Henrico County arrest records are public under Virginia law. According to Virginia Code § 2.2-3700 et seq., "the affairs of government are not intended to be conducted in an atmosphere of secrecy". Hence, access to government records (including Henrico County’s arrest records) is open to all interested persons. Nonetheless, there are exemptions.

While basic information about Henrico County arrests is generally public under Virginia law, there is a restriction on public access to:

  • Privacy-protected personal information
  • Active investigative files
  • Confidential informant identities
  • Investigative techniques or strategies
  • Evidence not yet presented in court
  • Witness statements in ongoing cases
  • Juvenile arrest records
  • Sealed or expunged records

Henrico County Arrest Search

Record seekers can locate Henrico County arrest records through state or federal records systems. These resources may require formal verification and processing time, but may provide broader coverage than local tools. The Virginia State Police (VSP) maintains an official criminal history repository through the Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE). The CCRE permits statewide criminal history record searches, allowing individuals to access arrest reports from participating law enforcement agencies (including the Henrico County Police Division). Individuals may request their own criminal history record through CCRE. Likewise, authorized employers and entities may request records under statutory authority.

Individuals can also search for Henrico County’s arrest records through the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Inmate Locator. Through the Judiciary Online Case Search System, information seekers can access arrest records associated with criminal charges. Similarly, the VADOC Inmate Locator provides information about Henrico County arrestees serving sentences at state correctional facilities.

At the federal level, the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator and the PACER (Public Access to Electronic Records) may provide access to information about Henrico County’s arrestees. While the BOP permits access to information about arrestees serving prison terms at federal facilities, PACER provides access to arrest records of persons prosecuted under federal criminal laws.

Henrico County Inmate Locator

The Henrico County Jail Inmate Information and the Henrico County Arrest Charge Reports (ACR) portals are official search tools for accessing arrest information in Henrico County. While the Jail Inmate Information system permits access to arrest information through inmate records, the ACR provides information about individuals arrested by local law enforcement agencies. To access Henrico County arrest records through the county’s Jail Inmate Information portal:

  • Visit the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office website.
  • Scroll down and click the Henrico Inmate Search link to access the search portal.
  • Enter the inmate’s last name into the search box and submit. Alternatively:
  • Choose the name’s starting letter from the alphabet list
  • Browse the results and click the specific inmate’s name to view the underlying arrest information.

For arrest information through the Henrico County Arrest Reports portal:

  • Visit the Henrico County Police Division’s website.
  • Scroll down and click the Arrest Reports link.
  • On the subsequent page, click "Go To Web Service" to access the search portal.
  • Choose a preset timeframe, such as "Last Day," "Last Week," or "Last Month", or input a specific date range and crime category.
  • Select the Incident Crime Report (ICR) to display its relevant arrest information.

Active Warrant Search in Henrico County

A warrant is a court order authorizing law enforcement to take a named defendant into custody. In Henrico County, the Virginia magistrates and judges of the Henrico County Circuit and District Courts issue arrest warrants when law enforcement demonstrates probable cause or when individuals disobey judicial orders. Typically, an arrest warrant contains:

  • Name of the accused person
  • Alleged offense or violation
  • Applicable Virginia statute or charge
  • Date of issuance
  • Court or magistrate authorization
  • Instructions directing law enforcement to execute the arrest.

The Henrico County Sheriff’s Office executes the county’s arrest warrants. Once magistrates or local judges issue warrants, the Sheriff’s Office coordinates with the courts and other law enforcement agencies to take the named individual into custody. Particularly, the Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division collaborates with the Henrico County Police Division to contact individuals with active arrest warrants by mail.

Although Henrico County does not have an online database for arrest warrants, information seekers can search the Sheriff’s Office website for warrant information or visit the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information and search for case-related warrants. Record seekers can also contact the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division or visit the Henrico County Courthouse Clerk’s Office and inquire about active warrants at the following addresses:

Henrico County Sheriff’s Office Warrant Division

4317 East Parham Road,

Henrico,

VA 23228.

Henrico County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office

4309 East Parham Road,

Courthouse Building, Room 240,

4309 East Parham Road,

Henrico,

VA 23228.

How to Find Arrest Records for Free in Henrico County

Several online resources offer free access to Henrico County arrest records. Interested individuals can access these documents at no cost through the Henrico County Jail Inmate Information and the Henrico County Arrest Charge Reports portals. These online search tools provide free access to arrest information through inmate records and law enforcement arrest reports.

Record seekers can also search for criminal case-related arrest information through the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information portal or visit the Henrico County Police Division and make formal requests to view their arrest records.

While no-cost access to Henrico County’s arrest records is available, this option may limit the information accessible. Online tools may exclude older records. Additionally, the Henrico County Police Division may redact materials, and turnaround time or identity verification may apply.

Henrico County Arrest Report

Individuals often interchange arrest records and arrest reports. However, these are separate documents with distinct functions.

An arrest record is a summary document about an arrest and detention. Arrest records are structured entries into law enforcement or court databases. The primary purpose of an arrest record is to identify a specific arrest event and track its underlying case. Generally, an arrest record includes information such as:

  • The arrestee’s full name and date of birth
  • Arrest date and time
  • Arresting agency
  • Charges against the owner of the record
  • Booking number (if jailed)
  • Case number
  • Court dates and case status (if applicable).

In contrast, a Henrico County arrest report is a detailed written narrative of an arrest. Typically, an arrest report is prepared by the law enforcement officers and contains:

  • Description of the incident
  • Officer observations
  • Witness statements
  • Evidence collected
  • Probable cause justification
  • Timeline of events
  • Statements made by the suspect.

The table outlines common differences between Henrico County arrest records and arrest reports.

Feature

Henrico County Arrest Record

Henrico County Arrest Report

Definition

A summary entry documenting an arrest

A detailed narrative explaining the circumstances of the arrest

Creator

Booking staff or the court system

Arresting officer

Content level

Basic identifying and charge information

Full incident details, observations, and probable cause

Typical information included
  • Name
  • Date of birth
  • Arrest date
  • Charges
  • Case number
  • Court dates
  • Incident description
  • Witness statements
  • Evidence
  • Officer observations
  • Suspect statements

Purpose

Administrative tracking of charges and case status

Legal justification for the arrest and support for prosecution

Public access

Often searchable through law enforcement or court databases

Usually requires a formal records request; may be redacted

Availability online

Sometimes available in a limited form

Rarely posted online in full.

How to Get an Arrest Record Expunged in Henrico County

Expungement refers to the destruction of criminal records (including arrest records), making them no longer accessible. After expunction, the owner of the expunged record can legally claim that it never existed.

Under Virginia law, expungement is only possible for arrests that did not result in convictions. Hence, a Henrico County arrest record may qualify for expungement if:

  • It results in an acquittal
  • The prosecutor entered a nolle prosequi (or declined to pursue charges)
  • The court dismissed the charges
  • The arrest results from a mistake or identity theft
  • The owner of the record receives a pardon
  • A court vacates the associated conviction due to legal error or innocence.

The following steps outline how to expunge a Henrico County arrest record:

  • Confirm if the record qualifies for expungement
  • Prepare the petition; this should include:
  • The petitioner’s full name, date of birth, and case details
  • Copies of court documents (warrant, summons, final order), where possible
  • File the petition with the Henrico County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office at:

Courthouse Building, Room 240,

Henrico,

VA 23228

  • Serve a copy of the petition on the Attorney for the Commonwealth (the office has 21 days to object to the expungement)
  • Obtain a complete set of fingerprints and submit them with the petition to the Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE). The court will obtain the full criminal history from the CCRE.
  • The court may schedule a hearing to decide the petition; the petitioner must show that the record qualifies for expunction under Virginia law, or its existence will cause a manifest injustice.
  • If the court agrees, it will enter an expungement order and send it to the Henrico County Police and Sheriff’s Record Units, the Virginia State Police, and other entities with records of the arrest to remove it from their databases.

How Do You Remove Henrico County Arrest Records From the Internet?

While expungements erase Henrico County’s arrest records from official databases, the information may still be accessible online through third-party websites. In addition to expungement, owners of expunged records must take additional steps to remove them from the internet. The following steps outline how to remove arrest records from the internet:

  • Expunge the arrest record through the Henrico County Circuit Court and obtain copies of the expungement order.
  • Identify every platform that publishes the record online. This includes:
  • Mugshot databases
  • Public-record aggregation websites
  • Background-check data brokers
  • News and media websites
  • People-search directories
  • Archived news articles.
  • Use multiple search engines to locate each website displaying the arrest record, including:
  • Direct page URLs (not just the homepage)
  • Mugshot image links
  • Duplicate listings across different sites.
  • Follow each site’s specific instructions carefully. Most websites provide removal pathways through links found at the bottom of the page, such as
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy
    Opt-Out
  • Remove My Information
  • Legal Requests
  • DMCA.

Removing the record from websites may require:

  • Full legal name
  • URL of the record
  • Proof of identity (sometimes partially redacted ID)
  • Case outcome documentation
  • Expungement order (if applicable)
  • Submit a formal removal request. This should include:
  • The reason for the removal
  • The exact webpage link
  • The supporting legal documentation
  • A request for confirmation after the deletion.
  • Submit a privacy or data-deletion request; some websites allow this even without an expungement or court order
  • Use search engine removal tools to de-index the record and hide it from background searches
  • Monitor the internet regularly to ensure there are no repostings.

What Do Public Henrico County Arrest Records Contain?

In Henrico County, arrest records are public. Interested individuals can access information about arrests and bookings. Under Virginia law, a typical public-facing arrest record contains the following categories of information:

Identifying Information

  • Full name of the subject
  • Gender
  • Age/date of birth
  • Physical description
  • Booking number

Arrest Event Information

  • Date and time of arrest
  • Location of arrest
  • Arresting law enforcement agency
  • Type of arrest (warrant arrest, officer-initiated arrest, or summons)

Charge Information

  • Offense title or description
  • Classification of offense (misdemeanor or felony)
  • Applicable Virginia Statutes or Code
  • Number of charges

Custody and Processing Information (when the arrest results in detention)

  • Booking date
  • Detention facility
  • Bond or bail details (if set)
  • Custody status or release date

Court Reference Details

  • Case number
  • Name of the presiding court
  • Arraignment information.