Hanover County, VA Arrests & Jail Records

In Hanover County, the Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining crime-related information, including arrest records. To obtain these records, submit an FOIA request in person or via mail to:

Hanover County Sheriff's Office

7522 County Complex Road

P.O. Box 40

Hanover, VA 23069

Additionally, details of individuals held in the County Jail are available through the Sheriff's Office Jail Inmate Search.

Local police departments typically provide public safety services at the municipal level. Records maintained by these agencies often include details of arrests within the jurisdictions that they serve. These records are often available to the public through the agency's records office or incident report website. However, while communities in Hanover County have the authority to establish local Police Departments, most contact the County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement services. The Ashland Police Department is the only local Police Department currently operating in Hanover County.

The Virginia State Police facilitates public access to criminal history information gathered from law enforcement agencies. These records include details of individuals' arrests, warrants, and other involvement with the criminal justice system.

To obtain criminal records from the Virginia State Police, visit the Non-Criminal Justice Interface website to fill out and print the SP-167 form. Then, mail the completed form along with the applicable payment to:

Virginia State Police

Civil & Applicant Records Exchange (CARE)

7700 Midlothian Turnpike

N. Chesterfield, VA 23235

State-level criminal records cost $15 per search, and payment can be made by credit card, business check, certified check, or money order.

The Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts are responsible for handling criminal cases arising in Hanover County. Each court has Clerks responsible for maintaining details of case proceedings. These criminal court records often include details of arrests, detentions, and warrants associated with criminal cases.

Interested persons can access Hanover County criminal court records online through the statewide case search portal and the case information portals of the Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Courts. Requesters may also obtain physical copies by contacting the Clerk's Office within the court that handled the case.

Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer offer electronic access to arrest records maintained by various law enforcement agencies in Hanover County.