James City County, VA Arrests & Jail Records

To obtain an arrest report from the James City County Sheriff's Office, individuals may submit a FOIA records request. They may also visit the Sheriff's Office in person at:

The Sheriff's Office

5201 Monticello Avenue, Suite 5

Williamsburg, VA 23188

Phone: (757) 564-2220

The James City County Police Department is the only local police department that provides police services throughout the county. Individuals may submit their FOIA requests for arrest records through the FOIA Portal. Alternatively, they may contact the Records Department in person to request their arrest records at:

The County Police Department

4800 Opportunity Way

Williamsburg, VA 23187

Phone: (757) 253-1800

Individuals seeking access to records are responsible for covering the costs of obtaining copies of those records. To get the records, they must provide background information, such as the offender's name and arrest date.

The Criminal and Applicant Records Exchange under the Virginia State Police (VSP) manages criminal history records, including arrest records for James City County. To request their arrest records, individuals may complete the SP-167 Form and submit it by mail or in person, along with a $15 search fee, to:

Virginia State Police Civil & Applicant Records Exchange

770 Midlothian Turnpike

North Chesterfield, VA 23235

To access another individual's arrest record, the record seeker must obtain the subject's consent by notarizing the SP-167 Form. For additional guidance, individuals are encouraged to consult the instructions provided by the VSP regarding the process for submitting requests for criminal records.

Some arrests may lead to formal criminal charges filed at the James City County Circuit Court and James City County General District Court. These courts handle all criminal cases in the county. The designated Clerk of Court is responsible for the maintenance of court records, which include arrest records. Individuals may request criminal records by submitting FOIA requests to the Clerk of Court by mail or in person. They must pay to obtain copies of the criminal records.

The Virginia Judicial Branch provides public access to criminal records through its Online Case Information System Portal. Alternatively, individuals may access James City County arrest records from reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.