Roanoke County, VA Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

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Roanoke, Virginia · City vs County custody guide

Roanoke Jail Lookup: City Adult Detention Center vs County/Salem Jail

“Roanoke jail” searches create an unusual problem: Roanoke City and Roanoke County operate separate detention systems. Searching the wrong one can make a valid arrest look like a missing inmate.

This guide puts the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center resident search first because that matches the primary search intent, then gives a direct Roanoke County/Salem Jail route for anyone whose arrest belongs to the county system.

Search Roanoke City residents Need Roanoke County? City intake: 540-853-2621
Important jurisdiction check: Roanoke City Adult Detention Center and Roanoke County/Salem Jail are not the same jail. Roanoke City’s detention operation is in downtown Roanoke. Roanoke County/Salem Jail is at 401 East Main Street in Salem.
Presumption of innocence: A jail booking, criminal charge or bond entry does not establish guilt. Use multiple identifiers before concluding that a jail record belongs to a particular person.
City live search

Search by first and last name through Roanoke’s Resident Search.

City intake

540-853-2621 daytime.

City after hours

540-853-6777.

County jail docket

540-283-3162.

Verified

Official information reviewed August 28, 2026.

Choose the right jail first

Was the arrest in Roanoke City or Roanoke County?

Roanoke City Adult Detention Center

Search this system when:

  • the arrest was handled through the City of Roanoke;
  • the person is described as being in “Roanoke City Jail”;
  • the case is in Roanoke City General District or Circuit Court;
  • you were directed to Campbell Avenue.
City resident search
Roanoke County/Salem Jail

Search this system when:

  • the arrest was made for a Roanoke County matter;
  • you were told the person is in the County/Salem jail;
  • the court case belongs to Roanoke County;
  • you were directed to East Main Street in Salem.
County inmate route
Fastest correction when a search fails: If the arrest is definitely in the Roanoke area but no City resident appears, check the Roanoke County/Salem Jail before assuming the person was released.

Jump directly to the task you need

The detailed procedures are explained below; official links are mainly for live searches, payments and case lookups.

What information can the Roanoke City resident record show?

Use each field for a different next step
Record area What it means What to do with it
Resident identity Identifies the incarcerated person in the detention database. Compare the name and any available identifying information before acting.
Resident ID Facility identifier associated with the person. Save it for mail and detention-center services.
Bond details Release conditions or monetary bail entered for the current matters. Check every case and ask the Magistrate or appropriate court when clarification is needed.
Charge details Alleged offenses connected with the detention record. Use the information to find the matching Virginia court case.
Offense date Date associated with the alleged offense. Do not confuse it with the arrest date or release date.
Code/description Statutory or descriptive charge information. Court records provide better context for the active legal case.
Roster vs. court record: The detention search answers custody questions. Virginia court records are the better source for hearing dates, case status and later criminal proceedings.
Roanoke County route

If the person is not in Roanoke City, check Roanoke County/Salem Jail

Roanoke County maintains a separate Inmate Inquiry. The County Sheriff specifically tells families to use that application or call the jail docket for help.

County/Salem Jail
401 East Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
Jail docket help

540-283-3162

Jail Division

540-283-3145

Useful Roanoke County jail contacts

Roanoke County/Salem Jail operational contacts
Need Office Phone
Booking/docket question Jail Docket / Booking Desk 540-283-3146
Jail records Inmate Records 540-283-3130
Medical unit Jail Medical Unit 540-283-3139
Jail services Services Lieutenant 540-283-3122
Magistrate/bail Roanoke County Magistrate 540-387-6092
County money deposits: Roanoke County says a secure ATM in the main jail lobby accepts cash or credit card. Checks are not accepted. Online commissary deposits are available through JailATM.
County inmate mail: Roanoke County currently publishes the following personal-mail format:

Roanoke County/Salem Jail
Inmate Name, Inmate Number
PO Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Open County Sheriff inmate route County jail docket
Troubleshooting

No Roanoke inmate result? Use this decision path

Recent City arrest The person may still be in intake before the public resident record is available.
Roanoke County arrest Use the County/Salem Jail Inmate Inquiry instead of the City Resident Search.
Name variation Test legal spelling, hyphenated surnames, maiden names or suffixes.
Already released on bail A short custody period can end before family members search the database.
Transferred The person may have moved to another jail, state custody or another jurisdiction.
You need historical case information Search Virginia court records instead of relying on a current-jail database.
City custody phone script “I’m trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [if known], was committed to the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center. The arrest occurred around [date/time]. Can you confirm whether the person is still in intake, currently housed, released or transferred?”
County custody phone script “I’m trying to determine whether [full legal name] is in the Roanoke County/Salem Jail. Could you check the jail docket or tell me whether I should use another custody system?”
City intake

What happens during Roanoke City jail booking?

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office says every new commitment comes through the Intake Section before housing.

Commitment enters the Intake Section New arrestees are processed through the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center intake operation.
Photograph Intake staff create the booking photograph and associated detention record.
Fingerprints Fingerprints are captured as part of identity and criminal-history processing.
Needs screening Staff assess services and needs that may affect safe detention.
Classification The classification process determines appropriate custody and housing assignment.
Housing After intake and classification, residents are assigned to appropriate detention housing.
Classification is ongoing: Roanoke City says classification considers the supervision required for safety and security and can be reviewed during the resident’s incarceration.
Arrest Processing Center
324 Campbell Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA 24016

Hours: 24/7

Contact

Daytime: 540-853-2621

After hours: 540-853-6777

Bail and magistrate

How bond works after a Roanoke City arrest

Virginia magistrates are judicial officers who can set bail. Roanoke’s magistrate office operates 24 hours a day at the Arrest Processing Center.

Confirm every active charge Use the resident record and court information rather than asking only for a single “total bond.”
Review bond details The Roanoke resident detail page includes a dedicated bond section where applicable.
Understand the magistrate’s options A magistrate may use a written promise to appear, unsecured bail or secured bail depending on the circumstances and Virginia law.
If secured monetary bail is required Roanoke states that it may be paid to the magistrate in cash or cashier’s check, or a bail bondsman may be hired.
Check for more than one case Satisfying one bond does not necessarily resolve every charge, warrant or hold.
Do not promise an immediate pickup time Jail staff must receive and process the appropriate release authority before the person leaves custody.
Roanoke Magistrate’s Office
324 Campbell Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA

540-853-2247

Open: 24 hours a day.

Chief Magistrate

540-853-6390

The downtown magistrate operation serves the City of Roanoke, Roanoke County, Vinton and Salem.

Bond scam warning: Do not send money to a caller demanding gift cards, cryptocurrency or an unfamiliar payment app. Verify bail through the official magistrate, jail or court contact first.
City in-person visits

Roanoke City Adult Detention Center visitation hours

Current Roanoke City in-person visitation schedule
Visitor group Day Hours Published visit rule
Adult visitors Tuesday 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Approved visits are approximately 20 minutes.
Children age 13 and under Saturday 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. Follow the facility’s approval and supervision requirements.
Frequency: Roanoke’s current public FAQ says an approved visitor may visit only once during a seven-day period.

Before traveling to Campbell Avenue

Confirm the resident is still housed there
Confirm whether you are approved to visit
Use the correct adult or child visitation window
Bring acceptable identification
Follow current clothing and security rules
Check for temporary cancellation notices
Weather/operational cancellations happen. Roanoke has previously cancelled specific in-person visitation periods because of weather while leaving tablet or lobby-kiosk video options available. Check current Sheriff notices before a long trip.
Video communication

Roanoke City video visitation through ViaPath

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office uses ViaPath for video visitation and resident communications. Residents also have access to tablet-based communication services where operationally available.

Create the vendor account Use the current ViaPath/ConnectNetwork account setup process.
Select Roanoke City Adult Detention Center Avoid confusing it with Roanoke County/Salem Jail.
Match the correct resident Use the resident’s name and available identification information.
Choose an available video option Remote or facility-kiosk availability can depend on housing and detention operations.
Follow monitored-visit rules Ordinary family video visits should not be treated as confidential legal communications.
Newer communication model: Roanoke’s recent detention program information says resident communications—including telephone, tablet and video visitation—were consolidated through ViaPath, with individual tablets supporting communication and programming.
Open ConnectNetwork
Resident account

How to send money to a Roanoke City resident

Roanoke City lists several ways a resident can receive funds: money in the person’s possession at commitment, detention-center kiosks, JailATM online deposits, approved money orders or cashier’s checks through the mail, and certain work-release deposits.

Roanoke City resident-account deposit methods
Method How it works Published timing/fee detail
Lobby kiosk Kiosks are located at the public entrances in the Main and Annex visitor lobbies. Accept cash or debit card; current city FAQ lists a $3 charge per ATM deposit.
JailATM online Deposit electronically after selecting the correct facility and resident. City FAQ says online funds may take 24–48 hours to post.
Money order Mail it using the Resident Accounts instructions. Generally deposited the next business day after processing.
Cashier’s check Mail using the same account procedure. Do not place ordinary correspondence in the account-deposit envelope.

How to mail a money order or cashier’s check

Deposit mailing address
Roanoke City Adult Detention Center
Attention: Resident Accounts
340 Campbell Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24016
Payee format:
Roanoke City Adult Detention Center Resident Fund c/o
Resident’s full legal name

The resident’s ID number must appear on the memo line.
Include sender contact information
Include resident ID on memo line
Use money order or cashier’s check
Do not mail cash
Envelope should contain only payment plus blank cover page
Verify spelling before mailing
Anything extra can be destroyed. Roanoke says an account-deposit envelope containing items other than the money order/cashier’s check and blank cover page can result in those extra contents being destroyed.
Open JailATM
Canteen and daily fees

Commissary, resident funds and Roanoke’s “dollar a day” program

Resident trust funds can be used for authorized commissary purchases and other approved charges.

Commissary account

Funds deposited by the resident, family or friends can be used for permitted canteen purchases and detention-related account activity.

Daily incarceration charge

Roanoke’s public FAQ says residents are charged $1 per day for each day served at the Adult Detention Center to help offset incarceration costs.

Exceptions apply: Roanoke says different rules may apply to weekend sentences, work-release participants, federal prisoners and residents working as trustees.
Personal correspondence

Roanoke City resident mailing address and scanned-mail process

Do not send ordinary personal letters directly to Campbell Avenue. Roanoke City says ordinary postal mail for residents is handled through an offsite scanning provider. Legal mail is excluded from this general scanned-mail rule.
Personal resident mail
Roanoke City Adult Detention Center
RESIDENT NAME – ID NUMBER
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

What happens after the letter arrives?

Mail arrives at the provider Ordinary personal correspondence is routed to the offsite mailing address.
Mail is processed The tablet/mail provider processes the physical correspondence.
Content is scanned The correspondence is converted into a digital format.
Resident receives electronic access The scanned content becomes available through a detention kiosk or resident tablet.
Best practice: Put the resident’s exact name and ID number on the envelope. Confirm the resident is still housed at RCDC before mailing time-sensitive correspondence.
Calls

Can you call someone inside Roanoke City Jail?

No ordinary incoming calls. Residents place outgoing calls; family members cannot simply call the jail and ask to be transferred to a resident.
Provider

GTL/ViaPath ConnectNetwork.

Published call length

Roanoke’s FAQ says the system generally limits calls to about 30 minutes.

Provider support

877-650-4249

Why a phone number can be blocked

The Sheriff warns that attempts to use call forwarding or three-way calling can cause a telephone number to be removed from the resident’s account, blocked and associated account funds forfeited.

Unwanted calls: A citizen who does not want calls from a resident can contact the provider at 877-650-4249 and request assistance with blocking the number.
Create phone account ConnectNetwork support
Health care

Roanoke City jail medical, dental and mental-health care

Roanoke City states that medical coverage is provided around the clock and that its detention healthcare program includes medical, dental and behavioral-health services.

Nurses

Assigned to the detention center 24 hours a day.

Medical provider

The detention program includes physician/provider services, nursing and other clinical staff.

Behavioral health

Residents can receive mental-health and substance-use services through correctional healthcare staff and community partners.

How routine medical complaints are handled

Medical staff conduct routine rounds Health complaints can be raised during regular detention medical activity.
Unresolved complaints receive follow-up Issues not handled during routine rounds are referred to the medical department for evaluation.
Onsite diagnostic services may be used The facility provides various onsite testing and treatment services.
Outside treatment when necessary Residents can be referred to hospitals, dental offices, clinics or other community providers.
Medical copay program: Roanoke operates a medical co-payment program covering services such as sick call, dental visits, physician visits and prescription handling. The city states that medical care is never refused because a resident cannot pay.
Weekend/deferred sentence medication rule: A person reporting to serve weekends or a deferred sentence may bring prescription medication only in its original packaging, subject to medical-staff approval. The city says cash is the only other item generally permitted for those reporting under this rule.
Court follow-up

Find a Roanoke City criminal case and court date

Once you confirm the person in the jail database, use the Virginia Judicial System to follow the court case.

Roanoke City General District Court
315 West Church Avenue SW
2nd Floor
Roanoke, VA 24016

Criminal/Traffic: 540-853-2767 or 540-853-2361

Clerk hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Roanoke City Circuit Court
315 West Church Avenue
Roanoke, VA

Criminal: 540-853-6723

General clerk: 540-853-6702

Clerk hours: 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Typical Roanoke City General District criminal schedule

Published Roanoke City General District criminal docket pattern
Proceeding Published schedule
Arraignments Monday–Friday at 8:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Regular criminal dockets Monday–Friday at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Bond forfeitures Monday–Friday at 11:00 a.m.
Confirm the specific case before traveling. Published docket patterns do not replace the hearing date assigned to the defendant’s individual case.
No public cellphones inside the courthouse: Roanoke City General District Court specifically says cellphones are prohibited in the courthouse for members of the public.
Virginia court case search
Release and re-entry

Why a resident can disappear from the active search

Released on bond Bail or another judicial release condition may have been completed.
Court ordered release A later judicial order can change custody status.
Sentence completed The resident may have reached the lawful end of local custody.
Transferred to another authority The person may move to another jail or Virginia Department of Corrections custody.

Re-entry and programming available during incarceration

Roanoke City’s Support Services Division lists a range of resident programs designed to support rehabilitation and discharge planning.

Education/GED programming
Re-entry programming
Therapeutic community programming
Religious programs
Library services
Resident counseling
Discharge planning
Work/study release where authorized
Work/Study Release: Roanoke City operates a program under Virginia law that can allow eligible residents to maintain employment while incarcerated, subject to program requirements and authorization.
Safety and grievances

PREA, sexual-abuse reporting and detention safety

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office maintains a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse and sexual harassment in detention.

Ways a resident can report a PREA concern

Verbally tell a staff member
Submit a written report
Use detention tablet/kiosk reporting
Use available PREA telephone reporting
Make an anonymous report
Use a third-party report from family or another person
Family members can report. Roanoke’s PREA procedures permit third-party reports; a concern does not have to be submitted only by the incarcerated resident.
Immediate danger: A resident should notify detention staff immediately. Anyone outside the facility facing an active emergency should call 911.
PREA reports and Sheriff records
Property and reporting to jail

What can someone bring when reporting to serve a sentence?

Roanoke City’s current public FAQ gives a very restrictive answer for people reporting for weekends or a deferred sentence.

Allowed
  • Cash
  • Prescription medication in original packaging, subject to medical approval
Do not assume other personal items are allowed

The Sheriff states that no other items will be permitted under the published weekend/deferred-sentence reporting rule.

Practical tip: If a medical device or special accommodation is needed, contact the detention center before reporting rather than arriving with an item that security may reject.
County services

Roanoke County/Salem Jail mail, phone and deposit rules

If your person is in the County/Salem Jail instead of Roanoke City RCDC, use these county-specific rules.

Roanoke County/Salem Jail family services
Service County rule Action
Money Secure lobby ATM accepts cash or credit card. No checks. Online deposits may also be made through JailATM.
Phone calls Inmates cannot receive incoming calls and may make outgoing collect calls. The county says the number of outgoing calls is not limited during normal phone-operation periods.
Text messaging Inmates may be permitted to communicate by text using a jail-issued tablet. Availability depends on jail rules and resident access.
Mail Personal inmate mail is routed through an offsite address. Use inmate name and inmate number with PO Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Special County/Salem visits: Roanoke County says special visits may be approved in certain circumstances, including some inmates awaiting state transfer, long-term incarceration situations and certain out-of-town visitor circumstances. Prior approval is required where applicable.
Problem-based directory

Roanoke jail phone numbers: call the right office

City and County jail contacts
Problem Office Phone
Roanoke City booking/intake daytime RCDC Arrest Processing Center 540-853-2621
Roanoke City detention after hours RCDC 540-853-6777
Roanoke City Sheriff general Sheriff’s Office 540-853-2941
Roanoke Magistrate/bail Magistrate 540-853-2247
Resident phone account ConnectNetwork 877-650-4249
Roanoke City General District criminal case General District Court 540-853-2767
Roanoke City Circuit criminal case Circuit Court 540-853-6723
Roanoke County inmate search help County Jail Docket 540-283-3162
Roanoke County Jail Division County/Salem Jail 540-283-3145
Roanoke County inmate records Jail Records 540-283-3130
Roanoke County medical unit Jail Medical Unit 540-283-3139

Roanoke City Adult Detention Center map

Adult Detention Center / Sheriff
340 Campbell Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
24-hour Arrest Processing / Magistrate
324 Campbell Avenue SW
Roanoke, VA
Downtown layout tip: The Adult Detention Center is adjacent to the Oliver W. Hill Justice Center at 315 Church Avenue SW. Confirm which entrance or office you need before parking because jail intake, Sheriff administration, court and visitation functions use nearby but distinct locations.

Roanoke County/Salem Jail map

Use this location only when the inmate belongs to the Roanoke County/Salem Jail system.

Roanoke County/Salem Jail
401 East Main Street
Salem, VA 24153
Parking note: Roanoke County says the jail/courthouse complex is at the intersection of Thompson Memorial Boulevard and East Main Street. Additional parking is available across Thompson Memorial Boulevard behind the convenience store.
Local practical tips

9 mistakes that waste time in a Roanoke inmate search

01
Searching only Roanoke City

A County/Salem Jail inmate will not necessarily appear in the City Resident Search.

02
Searching only Roanoke County

City arrests belong in the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center system.

03
Calling before intake finishes

A very recent arrestee may still be moving through processing and classification.

04
Mailing personal letters to Campbell Avenue

Ordinary City resident mail is routed to the Phoenix, Maryland scanning address.

05
Mailing cash

Roanoke City says cash is not accepted through postal mail for resident-account deposits.

06
Putting a letter inside a money-order envelope

Extra contents in an account-deposit envelope can be destroyed.

07
Trying a three-way jail call

Call forwarding or three-way calling can trigger a block and loss of account funds.

08
Assuming the jail roster is the court docket

Use Virginia court case information for hearings and case progression.

09
Going to the courthouse with a phone

Roanoke City General District Court states that public cellphones are prohibited in the courthouse.

Official live-action links used in this guide

Roanoke City
County and courts
Last reviewed: August 28, 2026. Custody, visitation, vendor services, fees, phone rules, mailing instructions, court schedules and facility operations can change. Recheck the responsible official service before traveling, sending money or mailing time-sensitive material.

Roanoke City Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Roanoke City Jail?

Use the official Roanoke City Adult Detention Center Resident Search and enter the person’s first and last name. Open the correct resident detail to review available custody, bond and charge information.

Is Roanoke City Jail the same as Roanoke County Jail?

No. Roanoke City Adult Detention Center is a City of Roanoke facility. Roanoke County/Salem Jail is a separate jail at 401 East Main Street in Salem. If one search fails, make sure you are using the correct jurisdiction.

What phone number do I call for Roanoke City Jail?

The Arrest Processing Center lists 540-853-2621 during daytime operations and 540-853-6777 after hours. The Sheriff’s general number is 540-853-2941.

Where is the Roanoke City Adult Detention Center?

The Adult Detention Center/Sheriff operation is at 340 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. The 24-hour Arrest Processing Center and Magistrate’s Office operate at 324 Campbell Avenue SW.

What are Roanoke City Jail visitation hours?

Adult in-person visitation is currently Tuesday from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Children age 13 and younger may visit Saturday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Approved visits are approximately 20 minutes, with one approved visit in a seven-day period.

How can I send money to a Roanoke City resident?

Use JailATM, the approved detention-center lobby kiosks or the current mailed money-order/cashier’s-check process. Roanoke says kiosk deposits post in real time and currently carry a $3 kiosk fee, while online funds can take 24–48 hours to post.

Where do I send personal mail to a Roanoke City Jail resident?

Address ordinary personal mail to Roanoke City Adult Detention Center, RESIDENT NAME – ID NUMBER, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. The provider scans the mail for digital delivery through the kiosk/tablet system.

Can I call someone inside Roanoke City Jail?

No. Residents make outgoing calls through the detention communication system. Family members cannot make routine incoming calls directly to a resident. ConnectNetwork support is available at 877-650-4249.

How does bond work in Roanoke City?

A Virginia magistrate can establish release and bail conditions. Depending on the case, release may involve a written promise to appear, unsecured bail or secured bail. When monetary secured bail is required, the city says payment may be made to the magistrate by cash or cashier’s check, or through a bail bondsman.

How do I find a Roanoke inmate’s court date?

Use the Virginia Judicial System case-information tools and select the correct jurisdiction. Roanoke City General District Court handles many misdemeanor and preliminary felony matters, while felony proceedings may move to Roanoke City Circuit Court.

Independent site and accuracy notice: This website is not the Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office, Roanoke County Sheriff’s Office, Virginia Judicial System, ViaPath, ConnectNetwork or JailATM. Jail custody, charges, bond, visitation, mail, court and release information can change. An arrest, detention record or criminal charge is not proof of guilt. Verify identities carefully and use official live services before making legal, financial or travel decisions.

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