Henrico County, Virginia Custody Guide
Find a Henrico County Inmate, Jail Location, Bond and Court Status
Use the Henrico County Sheriff’s live inmate search to check whether an adult is currently listed in county custody, identify Jail West or Jail East, review booking and court information, and find the correct next step for bond, visitation, calls, mail, money or release.
This page also separates the jail roster from arrest reports and court records. An arrest report does not prove someone remains in jail, and a jail listing does not replace the court record when you need case disposition, hearing history or authoritative bond instructions.
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HENRICO INMATE RECORD
Inmate ID
Match
Booking date
Review
Jail facility
Locate
Bond / court
Verify
CHECK LIVE STATUS BEFORE ACTING
Custody agency
Henrico County Sheriff’s Office
Sheriff
Alisa A. Gregory
Verified
August 8, 2026
Start with the task—not the facility
What Are You Trying to Find?
Confirm current custody
Use the Sheriff’s live inmate search. Browse by last name or select the first letter of the surname.
Find Jail West or Jail East
Open the inmate detail and read the Facility field before driving, mailing anything or contacting jail staff.
Check bond
Read the displayed bond field, then confirm release conditions with the Magistrate or appropriate court rather than relying on the roster alone.
Find a court date
Check the inmate detail first, then use Virginia’s court case system when the date, courtroom or disposition needs confirmation.
Send money, mail or a package
Identify the correct jail and inmate ID before using Access Corrections, jail mail or approved package services.
Track release
Use the live jail search and VINE for custody notifications; projected release dates can change.
Jump Directly to Your Henrico Jail Task
How a Henrico County Jail Record Fits Into the Custody Process
Arrest
Law enforcement takes the person into custody.
Booking
Identification and intake information are processed.
Roster
An adult inmate may appear in the Sheriff’s search.
Housing
The record identifies Jail West, Jail East or another current housing designation.
Court / Bond
Magistrate and courts determine release conditions and case proceedings.
Release / Transfer
Status can change after payment, court order, sentence completion or transfer.
Do not treat the online roster as a criminal-history report. The Sheriff states that an arrest is not evidence of guilt and the jail search should not be relied upon for legal action.
How to Search the Henrico County Jail Roster
Search by last name first.
The Sheriff’s portal is organized around the inmate’s surname. Enter the last name rather than a full sentence or address.
Use the alphabet when spelling is uncertain.
Select the starting letter of the last name and scan the resulting names.
Open the matching person.
Do not rely only on the name displayed in the list. Open the inmate-detail page.
Match the full name and inmate ID.
Names can repeat. Use the identifying fields available in the detail result before contacting a facility or sending funds.
Check the booking date.
The booking date helps distinguish a current detention from an older event involving a person with a similar name.
Read the Facility field.
Confirm whether the person is shown at Jail West, Jail East or another listed housing location.
Review court and bond fields.
The result may show a next court date, court location and bond amount. Confirm critical information with the court or Magistrate.
Read the charge-description area carefully.
Charge descriptions are not the same thing as a conviction or final case disposition.
Refresh before taking time-sensitive action.
Housing, bond, court and release information can change after the search is viewed.
Fastest workflow: surname → inmate detail → inmate ID → facility → booking date → court/bond → correct jail service.
What the Official Henrico Inmate Detail Can Show
Inmate ID
The jail identifier used to distinguish people with similar names and route services correctly.
Full Name
Compare the complete displayed name rather than relying on a surname alone.
Booking Date
Shows when the person entered the current booking process displayed by the jail system.
Projected Release Date
A projected date may appear. Treat it as a status field, not a guarantee of release at a specific hour.
Facility
Identifies the current listed housing facility or booking location.
Next Court Date
May help locate the next scheduled proceeding when populated.
Next Court Location
Helps determine which court should be checked for official case information.
Bond Amount
Shows the bond figure in the jail record when available. Confirm eligibility and conditions separately.
Charge Description
Lists charge descriptions associated with the custody record; it does not establish guilt.
10 Things to Verify Before Calling, Visiting or Sending Money
1Full nameMatch the complete displayed name.
2Inmate IDSave the exact jail identifier.
3Booking dateConfirm the current detention event.
4FacilityWest and East are different locations.
5Court dateCheck whether one is displayed.
6Court locationIdentify the correct clerk.
7Bond fieldVerify conditions before paying anyone.
8Charge descriptionsSeparate charges from dispositions.
9Release fieldRecheck before pickup or travel.
10Live statusRefresh the record before acting.
If the Henrico Inmate Search Returns No Result
| Possible Reason |
What to Try |
Next Check |
| Surname spelling differs |
Search a shorter surname variation or browse the starting letter. |
Confirm legal name and aliases from court or arrest documents. |
| Booking is very recent |
Allow time for intake processing and search again. |
Call jail information if the custody question is urgent. |
| Person was released |
Check the relevant court case rather than assuming the arrest never occurred. |
Use VINE if release notification is important. |
| Transferred elsewhere |
Check Virginia Department of Corrections or the receiving jurisdiction when a transfer is expected. |
Ask the Sheriff’s Office which agency currently holds custody. |
| Juvenile case |
Do not expect juvenile offenders to appear in this public jail search. |
Follow juvenile-court confidentiality procedures. |
| Wrong jurisdiction |
Confirm whether the arrest occurred in Henrico County or another Richmond-area jurisdiction. |
Search the actual custodial agency. |
“I am trying to confirm current custody for __________. I searched the official Henrico inmate locator but did not find a matching result. Can you tell me whether I should check Jail West, Jail East, another agency or a court record?”
Inmate Roster, Arrest Report and Court Record Are Not the Same
Henrico inmate search
Best for checking current county-jail custody, facility, booking information and the fields displayed on the jail detail.
Henrico Police arrest report
Best for researching an arrest event or charge report. An arrest report does not prove the person is still incarcerated.
Virginia court record
Best for case numbers, court proceedings and disposition information that should not be inferred from the jail roster.
Presumption of innocence: A booking, arrest record or charge description is not proof that a person committed an offense.
For court research, start with the Virginia Judicial System’s Find a Case page. General District and Circuit Court records use different search systems, and juvenile case information is not publicly available through the normal online case search.
Henrico County Jail West vs Regional Jail East
JAIL WEST
Henrico County Regional Jail West
Address:
4317 East Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
Weekday jail information:
804-501-4581
After-hours jail information:
804-501-4586
Jail West is a maximum-security facility housing both pretrial and post-trial inmates and also serves as headquarters for the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office.
Official Jail West page
JAIL EAST
Henrico County Regional Jail East
Address:
17320 New Kent Highway
Barhamsville, VA 23011
Weekday jail information:
804-652-1211
After-hours jail information:
804-652-1100
Jail East is physically located in New Kent County. It operates under a regional arrangement and is maintained and secured by the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office using a direct-supervision model.
Official Jail East page
Do not choose the jail from the arrest location. Read the current Facility field in the inmate record before visiting, mailing correspondence or trying to deliver funds.
Bond, Magistrate and Court Information
The jail record may display a bond amount, but the Magistrate and courts control bail decisions and release conditions. Do not send money to a caller or individual claiming that a Sheriff’s payment will “clear” a warrant or guarantee release.
Office of the Magistrate
4313 East Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
804-501-5285
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Henrico General District Court
4309 East Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
Criminal/Traffic:
804-501-4723
Community Corrections
8600 Dixon Powers Drive
Henrico, VA 23228
804-501-5245
Read the Bond Amount field.
Record what the jail search displays, but do not interpret the figure as the complete release instruction.
Identify the next court.
Use Next Court Date and Next Court Location when populated.
Confirm with the Magistrate or court.
Ask about current bond status, conditions and any change entered after the online record was viewed.
Check the court case separately.
Use the Virginia Judicial System for case information rather than assuming the jail charge description is the final court disposition.
Follow post-release reporting orders.
Someone released to Henrico Pretrial Services may have to report the same day before 4 p.m. or the next business day if release occurs after that time.
Warrant scam warning: Henrico states that police officers and Sheriff’s deputies do not call people demanding payment to resolve an arrest warrant. Court fines and costs are paid through the courts.
Henrico Jail Video Visitation
Henrico County provides virtual visitation for both Jail West and Jail East through the GettingOut/ViaPath system.
Confirm the inmate’s current facility.
Search the inmate record before setting up a visit.
Create a GettingOut account.
The visitor needs a valid email address and mobile phone number.
Complete verification.
The email address and phone number must be verified so the visitor can become an approved contact in the system.
Install the required visit application.
Henrico’s current instructions refer users to the GTL/GoVisits Friends and Family application.
Use Visit Now when available.
The feature allows an inmate-initiated visit without a traditional scheduled appointment. Current county guidance states inmate-initiated outgoing visits require the visitor’s smartphone.
Follow all facility rules.
Relocation, restrictions or late arrival can affect an already scheduled visit.
Video technical support: The Sheriff’s Office currently lists GTL support at
866-516-0115.
How Henrico Inmate Phone Calls Work
Calls originate from the inmate
Dayroom telephones allow inmates to place approved calls through the contracted telephone system.
Advance Pay
Family and friends can establish a prepaid account through Global Tel*Link/ViaPath when collect calling is not accepted by their phone carrier.
Prepaid calling cards
Inmates can purchase prepaid calling options using eligible funds in their canteen account.
Verify unexpected payment requests. A jail call, text or social-media message demanding immediate outside payment should be independently checked using the official jail-information number.
Use the Sheriff’s Send Mail or Make a Call to an Inmate page for current telephone-provider instructions.
How to Mail a Letter to a Henrico County Inmate
Jail West inmate mail
Inmate’s Name and ID#
Henrico County Jail
P.O. Box 3368
Henrico, VA 23228-9768
Jail East inmate mail
Inmate’s Name and ID#
Henrico County Jail East
17320 New Kent Highway
Barhamsville, VA 23011
Before Mailing
- Use the inmate’s commitment name
- Add the inmate ID number
- Confirm Jail West or Jail East
- Use a normal letter envelope
- Do not send personal checks
- Do not enclose contraband
- Do not send greeting cards
- Use approved publisher rules for books or magazines
Current mail restrictions: Henrico states that greeting cards, inappropriate photos, cigarettes, lighters, matches, drugs and personal checks are not accepted. Incoming mail is scanned for contraband.
Books and magazines: Newspapers, magazines and books must come directly from the publishing house. The county specifically states that second- and third-party vendor packages such as Amazon or Barnes & Noble are not accepted through ordinary inmate mail.
Send Money to a Henrico County Inmate
Inmate funds can be used for commissary and supported ViaPath phone, tablet, video and approved program expenses.
Online
Use Access Corrections through the service linked by the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office.
Mobile app
Access Corrections is available through supported mobile app stores.
In person / mail
Follow the Sheriff’s current Keefe kiosk and certified-check or money-order instructions.
Jail West deposit window information
4317 East Parham Road
Henrico, VA 23228
County page lists Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. for in-person money processing.
Jail East deposit window information
17320 New Kent Highway
Barhamsville, VA 23011
County page lists Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Before depositing: Match the inmate’s commitment name, inmate ID and current facility. Never send cash through ordinary mail.
Start from the official Send or Receive Money for an Inmate page so you reach the current approved provider.
Commissary Packages and Hot Meals
Access Securepak
Family and friends can order approved snack, food, hygiene and clothing items through the Keefe Group’s inmate-package program.
iCare meals
Henrico also publishes an approved route for ordering eligible hot meals through the iCare program.
Use the county link first. Package vendors, menus, inmate eligibility and ordering windows can change. Open
Henrico’s Inmate Care Packages page and follow the current vendor button.
Medical Care, Mental Health and Emergency Messages
24-hour medical staffing
Henrico states that medical staff are on duty 24 hours a day to address inmate medical problems.
Medical copay policy
Some inmate-requested medical services carry a copayment. An inmate without money is not denied medical care because of inability to pay.
No charge for initial screening
The initial booking medical screening, life-threatening emergencies and medical-staff-ordered follow-up visits are listed as no-charge services.
Mental health: Henrico also provides jail mental-health services for inmates experiencing major mental illness, suicide risk, psychotropic-medication needs or significant difficulty adapting to incarceration.
Emergency Message to an Inmate
Jail staff may deliver a verified emergency message involving situations such as the death of a relative or close friend, the birth of a child where the inmate is the father, or serious injury or hospitalization of a relative. The shift supervisor determines and verifies emergency messages.
Use the official Emergency Message to Inmate instructions rather than attempting to pass an urgent message through an ordinary inmate call or letter.
PREA, Safety and Reporting Concerns
The Henrico County Sheriff’s Office states that it has zero tolerance for sexual misconduct within its correctional facilities and publishes annual Prison Rape Elimination Act reports and facility audits.
Current public reporting
The Sheriff’s public-data page includes the 2025 annual PREA report as well as prior annual reports.
Facility audits
Jail West and Jail East PREA audit information is published through the Sheriff’s PREA section.
Immediate danger
Safety and medical emergencies should be reported promptly through jail staff and the appropriate official channel.
Open Henrico Sheriff PREA statements and reports
Release, Personal Property and Post-Release Reporting
Projected release date
Recheck the live inmate detail before arranging transportation because projected dates and housing status may change.
Personal property
Property held at booking is inventoried. An inmate may authorize eligible personal property for release to a family member or friend.
Clothing exchange
Henrico requires an inmate request at least five working days before an approved clothing exchange. Clothing is not accepted on the release or court date.
Pretrial or probation reporting: A person released under a Community Corrections order should follow the written court instructions immediately. Henrico’s current intake guidance requires qualifying people to report the same day before 4 p.m. or the next business day if released after that time.
Community Corrections intake is at 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, Henrico, VA 23228. Questions: 804-501-5245.
Victim Notification and Release Alerts
The Sheriff links to the VINE victim-notification program for custody information. Henrico Victim/Witness services also provides eligible victims with case-status, court-date, prisoner-release and bond-status notifications.
Why this matters: A projected release field is a snapshot. A notification service is more appropriate when a victim needs to know about an actual custody-status change.
Henrico Jail Phone Numbers
Jail West weekday info
804-501-4581
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Jail East weekday info
804-652-1211
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Henrico Jail West and Jail East Maps
Important geography: Regional Jail East is in Barhamsville in New Kent County, even though it is operated and secured by the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office. Do not drive to Jail West simply because the arrest occurred in Henrico.
Official Henrico Inmate and Jail Resources
Henrico County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. What is the official Henrico County inmate search?
The official search is operated by the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office at henricosheriff.org. It allows users to search by last name or browse inmates using the starting letter of the surname.
2. What information does the Henrico inmate record show?
An inmate-detail page can display inmate ID, full name, booking date, projected release date, facility, next court date, next court location, bond amount and charge descriptions.
3. Does the Henrico jail search include juveniles?
No. The Sheriff’s public inmate-search disclaimer states that juvenile offenders are not included.
4. How do I know whether someone is at Jail West or Jail East?
Open the inmate’s detail record and read the Facility field. Recheck it before visiting or mailing anything because housing can change.
5. Where is Henrico County Jail West?
Henrico County Regional Jail West is at 4317 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228. Weekday jail information is available at 804-501-4581 and after-hours information at 804-501-4586.
6. Where is Henrico County Jail East?
Regional Jail East is at 17320 New Kent Highway, Barhamsville, VA 23011. It is physically located in New Kent County but is maintained and secured by the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office.
7. How do I send money to a Henrico County inmate?
The Sheriff currently supports deposits through Access Corrections, the Access Corrections app, telephone deposits at 636-888-7004, approved in-person methods and mail according to current jail rules.
8. Can I video visit a Henrico inmate?
Yes. Video visitation is available for Jail West and Jail East through the GettingOut/ViaPath system. Visitors must create and verify an account and follow the current facility instructions.
9. Does a bond amount on the roster guarantee release?
No. Use the roster as a starting point and confirm current bond conditions with the Magistrate or appropriate court. Court orders and release conditions can change after the jail record is viewed.
10. How can I receive notification when a Henrico inmate is released?
The Henrico County Sheriff links to the VINE victim-notification system. Eligible victims can also obtain case, court, bond and prisoner-release notifications through Henrico Victim/Witness services.
Independent Guide and Record-Use Notice
This page is an independent informational guide and is not affiliated with the Henrico County Sheriff’s Office, Henrico County, Virginia Judicial System, ViaPath, GettingOut, Access Corrections, Keefe Group, VINE or any court.
Jail custody, facility assignment, court dates, bond information, projected release dates, visitation rules, vendor services and inmate-service procedures can change. Always check the live official record before traveling, sending money, mailing correspondence or making a legal decision.
An arrest or jail booking is not proof of guilt. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until found guilty in court.
Editorial verification date: August 8, 2026.
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