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Chesterfield, VA Arrests & Jail Records

How To Search Chesterfield County Arrest Records?

Virginia records over 210,000 arrests yearly, with about 7,500 taking place in Chesterfield County. Arrest records containing detainee's name, charges, and arresting agencies involved are public documents under the state's Freedom of Information Act. To obtain these records, county residents and other interested parties may visit the appropriate record custodians with valid identification and applicable fees. Some basic arrest reports in Chesterfield may be available online free of charge. Records containing sealed cases, juvenile arrests, victim identities, and active investigations are confidential under Virginia's FOIA. Only the Commonwealth's Attorney in Chesterfield, local law enforcers, and record owners can obtain such records.

How To Look Up Chesterfield County Arrest Records?

Requesters can obtain Chesterfield arrest records from the following local and state agencies.

Sheriff Arrest Records

To get arrest records, you can call or visit the Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office at:

Chesterfield County Sheriff's Office

9500 Courthouse Road

Chesterfield, VA 23832

Phone: (804) 748-1241

Some arrest reports available on inmate records may be accessible by calling the jail administrator at (804) 748-1476. You may need to provide basic details such as the inmate's name and date of birth to assist with the search.

Police Arrest Records

The Chesterfield County Police Department (CCPD) keeps records of persons apprehended in census-designated places such as Midlothian, Bon Air, Chester, Matoaca, and Manchester. To get these public documents, interested persons can submit written requests to

Chesterfield County Police Department

10001 Iron Bridge Road

Chesterfield, VA 23832

Phone: (804) 748-1251

Requesters may be required to complete formal applications and provide government-issued IDs before accessing the documents. Also, there may be processing fees for copies of arrest records, with costs varying depending on the number of pages or the method of retrieval.

Virginia State Police (VSP)

Records of individuals convicted in Chesterfield County are available through the Criminal History Record Check maintained by the Virginia State Police (VSP). To search by name, navigate to the Non-Criminal Justice Interface and complete the SP-167 form. Enter the full name, race, birth date, and other required details of the subject. Afterward, download the completed form and include the subject's notarized signature. Each name-based search costs $15 payable by business checks, certified checks, credit cards, or money orders. In-person or mail requests can be sent to:

Virginia State Police

Civil & Applicants Records Exchange (CARE)

P.O. Box 85076

7700 Midlothian Turnpike

North Chesterfield, VA 23235

To get accurate and additional records, requesters can submit completed fingerprint cards. The VSP Division One Offices provides fingerprinting services to Chesterfield residents. Requesters can locate and contact the nearest office to schedule an appointment and inquire about fingerprinting fees. The Virginia State Police (VSP) processes requests within 15 business days and mails the results once reviewed.

Criminal Court Records

Arrest details included in criminal court records are available at the Circuit Clerk's Office in Chesterfield County. The clerk accepts walk-in, phone, and mail requests sent to:

Clerk of Circuit Court

P.O. Box 125

Chesterfield, VA 23832-0909

Phone: (804) 748-1241

Chesterfield criminal court records cost $0.50 per page, with an additional $2.00 fee for certified copies. Requesters can also find criminal court records online via the Virginia Online Case Information System. Chesterfield County arrest records are publicly accessible on reputable third-party platforms like InfoTracer.

Arrest Statistics

Chesterfield has an arrest rate of about 196 arrests per 10,000 residents. Here's an overview of the county's arrests for this period:

Arrest TypeNumber of Arrests
Murder17
Robbery68
Rape30
Aggravated and Simple Assault1,939
Arson18
Burglary91
Motor Vehicle Theft108
Larceny1,009
Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes)2,054
Total Property Crimes1,226
Others4,248
Total Number of Arrests7,528

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer; VA Sheriff Crime Report

Chesterfield County Jail

Prisons and Jails in Chesterfield County

NameAddressPhone
Central Virginia Correctional Unit #136900 Courthouse Road804-796-4277
Chesterfield VA Juvenile Detention Home9600 Krause Road804-748-1460
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