Rockingham County, VA Arrests & Jail Records

Arrest record requests from the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office may be made in person, by phone, or by mail. While a written request is not required, the office encourages submitting one to ensure the request is properly documented and includes a clear description of the records sought. Phone inquiries may be directed to (540) 574-4968, while mail requests may be submitted to 25 South Liberty Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801.

The Harrisonburg, Elkton, and Dayton Police Departments are major police departments in Rockingham County. To obtain police arrest records, you may contact the department in the municipality where the arrest occurred. Depending on the department's procedures, requests may be submitted online or in writing to the designated custodian of records.

The Virginia State Police allows individuals, out-of-state agencies, the public, and employers within the state to request criminal history records.

The general public, excluding employers or potential employers in the state, may request a criminal history record by completing the SP-167 form. Section 1 of this form is required to be notarized by the individual whose records are being searched, and Section 2 by the recipient of the results. The completed form, along with a $15 fee payable by money order or business check, must be mailed to:

Virginia State Police Civil & Applicants Records Exchange P.O. Box 85076 Richmond, VA 23285

Employers in Rockingham County may request criminal history name searches by filling out the SP-230 form. The form must include the signature of the person receiving the results before being submitted to the same address.

To obtain arrest information related to a criminal offense processed in Rockingham County, you may visit the Clerk of Court's office for either the General District Court or Circuit Court, depending on where the case was heard.

Also, you may request copies of criminal case records in the custody of the Circuit Clerk by submitting a detailed written request, a self-addressed stamped envelope, and a check or money order for $0.50 per page to:

Rockingham County Circuit Court Attn: Criminal Division 80 Court Square Harrisonburg, VA 22802

Copies of publicly available criminal case records may also be printed from public access computers in the courthouse.

Finally, third-party resources serve as valuable options to government sources. Reputable websites like InfoTracer provide quick access to Rockingham County arrest records.