Roanoke County, VA Arrests & Jail Records

Individuals seeking the county's arrest records can visit the Roanoke County Sheriff's Office at:

Roanoke County Sheriff's Office

401 East Main Street

Salem, VA 24153

Phone: (540) 282-3102

The Sheriff's Office Inmate Search feature also provides access to arrest records, allowing individuals to find detailed information about current inmates and their charges.

Various Police Departments maintain arrest records for different cities and townships within the county. Interested individuals can access arrest information by visiting the platforms of the respective Police Departments or by making requests in person or by mail. Record requests may require fees, and requestors will typically need to provide specific details, such as the arrestee's name, location of the arrest, and date of the arrest. Key Police Departments in the county include:

• Roanoke Police Department
• Salem Police Department
• Vinton Police Department

To obtain Roanoke County criminal records from the Virginia State Police, individuals can submit requests by mail or in person. To request criminal records, individuals must download and complete Form SP-167, have it notarized, and include a $15 certified check or money order. The completed form and payment can be mailed or submitted in person to the VSP Headquarters at:

Virginia State Police

7700 Midlothian Turnpike

North Chesterfield, VA 23235

Processing times vary, with mail requests typically taking 15 to 20 business days, while in-person requests may be processed the same day or require additional time.

Individuals seeking arrest records for cases that resulted in formal charges can find them at the Roanoke County Circuit Court, where criminal court records are maintained. The Clerk of the Circuit Court is responsible for managing and providing access to these records. To access criminal court records, requesters may search online through the Virginia Courts Case Information System by entering details such as the case number, defendant's name, or hearing date. To obtain copies of criminal court records, requesters may visit the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office at:

Circuit Court Clerk's Office

305 East Main Street

Second Floor

Salem, VA 24153

For additional details or to verify record availability, requesters can contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court by phone at (540) 387-6145. Alternatively, third-party platforms such as InfoTracer provide an easy way to access public records, including county arrest records.