Harrisonburg City, Virginia, Arrests & Jail Records

You may obtain copies of arrest records from the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office (which serves Harrisonburg City) by submitting a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request via phone at (540) 564-3800 or by visiting their office in person at:

Rockingham County Sheriff's Office

25 South Liberty Street

Harrisonburg, VA 22801

For arrest record requests, you must provide specific information about the case, including names and dates, and may be required to complete a records request form available at their physical office.

Interested persons should visit the local police department overseeing the area where the arrest was made. You must provide details such as the individual's name and arrest date, and a fee may be required. The Harrisonburg Police Department offers FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) requests through their official website or at their Records Division. Major law enforcement agencies serving the Harrisonburg area include:

• Harrisonburg Police Department.
• James Madison University Police Department.
• Virginia State Police (Harrisonburg Office).

The Virginia State Police (VSP) maintains the Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE), which collates criminal history information, including arrest reports, from law enforcement agencies across the state.

You may obtain copies of these records online through the Virginia Criminal Information Network (VCIN) portal or by mailing a Criminal History Record request form, along with necessary supporting documentation and fees, to:

Virginia State Police

Central Criminal Records Exchange

P.O. Box 27472

Richmond, VA 23261

There is a $15 fee per name search. In-person requests can be submitted at VSP headquarters in Richmond.

Records of arrests that lead to charges being brought against the offender are available at the Harrisonburg-Rockingham General District Court and the Harrisonburg-Rockingham Circuit Court. The Clerk of Court maintains these records for public access. You may obtain criminal court records online through Virginia's Judiciary Case Information System or in person at the courthouse located at 53 Court Square in downtown Harrisonburg. For in-person requests, you will need to provide the defendant's name or case number and pay the applicable copy fees (typically $0.50 per page).

In addition to these options, you may also access Harrisonburg arrest records through reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer. These websites generally offer convenience, faster access, and broader search options.