Franklin County, VA Arrests & Jail Records

The Sheriff's Office generates and provides public access to arrest records across communities in Franklin County. Record seekers may obtain these records by submitting an online FOIA request or by visiting the agency's office located at:

70 E Court Street

Rocky Mount, VA 24151

Phone: (540) 483-3000

Some communities in Franklin County have local police departments responsible for public safety at the municipal level. These agencies maintain arrest records and other crime-related information within the communities that they serve. Requesters may view these records through the records office or incident report portal of the local agency within the vicinity of the arrest. The Rocky Mount Police Department and the Boones Mill Police Department are the major local police departments in Franklin County.

State-level criminal records maintained by the Virginia State Police include a collection of individuals' past arrests and other involvements with law enforcement agencies. Residents of Franklin County may access these records by following the steps listed below.

• Visit the Virginia State Police Non-Criminal Justice Interface.
• Select the SP-167 Criminal History Search from the forms dropdown.
• Complete, print, sign, and notarize the form.
• Mail the form along with the applicable payment to:

Virginia State Police

Civil & Applicant Records Exchange (CARE)

P.O. Box 85076

7700 Midlothian Turnpike

N. Chesterfield, VA 23235

Note that the Virginia State Police may take up to 15 days to process each request. Additionally, each search costs $15, payable by business checks, money orders, certified checks, credit cards, or through an NCJI account.

As the major criminal courts in Franklin County, the Circuit Court and the General District Court are responsible for adjudicating criminal charges instituted by law enforcement agencies following an arrest. Official records of the court proceedings often include information on the defendant's arrest and detention. These records are available through the statewide Online Case Information System.

Additionally, each of the courts has designated portals providing public access to their respective criminal case records. To search criminal court records online, requesters are typically required to provide information about the case records, such as the defendant's name or case number. Physical copies of criminal court records are also available at the clerk's office within the court that handled the case.

Third-party websites like InfoTracer also provide access to arrest records. These platforms often feature user-friendly interfaces that make record searches convenient.