Fairfax County, VA Arrests & Jail Records

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office provides access to criminal records, arrest reports, and other related documents. To obtain these records, visit or call the County Sheriff at:

Fairfax County Sheriff's Department

4110 Chain Bridge Road

Fairfax, VA 22030

Phone: (703) 246-3227

Before contacting the Sheriff, requesters should have details such as the arrest date, the individual's name, and other information that can help locate the record.

Police departments such as the Herndon PD, Vienna PD, and Fairfax County PD typically keep and distribute arrest records to the public. The Central Records Division of the FCPD also provides criminal history files only to record owners. Eligible persons can receive their criminal records by mailing the request forms, copies of valid photo IDs, and self-addressed, stamped envelopes to:

Central Records - Fairfax County Police Department

12099 Government Center Parkway, Suite #1400

Fairfax, VA 22035

Attn: Record Request

Also, include a $10 processing fee in the form of a check or money order payable to the County of Fairfax.

Criminal history records maintained by the Virginia State Police typically contain arrest details, charges, and court verdicts. These records are restricted to criminal justice agencies, certain employers, and individuals requesting their files. To conduct criminal history records checks, interested parties can open the VSP Non-Criminal Justice Interface and select any of the following forms:

• SP-167 Form for record owners
• SP-230 Form for authorized agencies, employers, and prospective employers

After generating the appropriate form, print and mail it to:

Virginia State Police

Civil & Applicant Records Exchange (CARE)

7700 Midlothian Turnpike

N. Chesterfield, VA 23235

Criminal court records showing details of arrests are accessible on the eCaseSearch portal maintained by the Fairfax County Circuit Court. To use the online database, select the case type and search by entering the party's name or case number. You can request copies of criminal court records online, which costs $0.50 per page for regular copies and $2.00 for certified copies. The Virginia Online Case Information System also provides access to criminal case files online.

Another way to find Fairfax County arrest records is by using reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer. These private databases typically offer flexible search options while delivering faster results.