Chesterfield County Inmate Search
A Chesterfield County inmate search allows individuals to submit a query to obtain information about incarcerated individuals housed in the county’s jail. An inmate search aims to provide public safety and welfare while providing public access to offender information, consistent with the Virginia Public Records Act. Access to inmate records is possible because they are part of Chesterfield County public records. An inmate search becomes necessary when:
- Employers want to run a background check on potential employees.
- Intending couples want to determine if their partner has a clean record.
- Victims want to know the custody status of their perpetrators so they can get a restraining order if need be.
Chesterfield County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
As of 2021, the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) recorded about 25 million drug arrests among individuals aged 10 and older. That same year, the Chesterfield County Police Department arrested over 40 suspects during online chatting operations.
Chesterfield County Prison System
The Sheriff’s Office Corrections Bureau is in charge of the overall operations of the Chesterfield County jail. About 318 offenders enter the Chesterfield County jail daily, with over 9,000 inmates annually. As of 2022, approximately 9,170 inmates were admitted into the Jail, and 9,165 were released. That same year, Chesterfield County classified about 3,678 new inmates and 3,070 reclassifications.
How to Find an Inmate in Chesterfield County
Individuals can find inmate information in person at the Chesterfield County jail. In-person requests can be made from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The inmate's name or number will be required to process the request. Contact the jail by phone at (804) 748-1261 or email (ccso@chesterfield.gov) to find out if there are other methods of retrieving inmate information in the county.
How Does a Chesterfield County Inmate Search Work?
The Virginia Public Records Act allows the dissemination of inmate information in Chesterfield County. Therefore, the Sherrif’s Office provides sufficient information on inmates housed in the jail. However, some inmate records are not available to the public. Examples of confidential inmate records are juvenile and investigatory records. A typical Chesterfield County inmate record reveals the following information:
- Inmate name
- Alias
- Age, race, and sex
- Inmate I.D. number
- Release date
- Height and weight
Where to Find a Chesterfield County Inmate Locator
The Chester County Sheriff’s Office does not have an inmate locator where individuals can search for inmates online. However, requesters can find inmates with the Inmate Locator the Virginia Department of Correction provides. Users must enter at least the first letter of the inmate's first name and their full last name or the inmate's ID number in the search fields. Additional search options are available to narrow the search results. Requesters can use the Inmate Locator maintained by the Federal Bureau of Prisons to find Chesterfield County inmates incarcerated in federal prisons. The search criteria are by name or number. The search result will provide information about the inmate’s full name, register number, age, race, sex, and release date.
Alternatively, several inmate locators are hosted on third-party websites that can be used to find information on Chesterfield County inmates. Most times, the inmate’s name or booking number will be requested to conduct the search. Requesters could conduct a free basic search through the portal, but a small fee might apply for an extensive search.
How to Send Jail Mail in Chesterfield County
The Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office permits individuals to send mail to inmates through the mail service. All incoming mail must include the inmate's name and inmate number. The mailing address is:
Chesterfield County Jail
P.O. Box 758
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Inmates can receive magazines, newspapers, and paperback books directly from an established publisher or vendor in original packaging. Call (804) 768-7345 to know the items that are acceptable by mail in Chesterfield County jail.
Chesterfield County Jails and Prisons
Below are the names, addresses, and contact information of all the jail facilities and prisons in Chesterfield County:
Chesterfield County Jail
6900 Mimms Drive
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: (804) 748-1476
Central Virginia Correctional Unit #13
6900 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: (804) 796-4277
Chesterfield Women’s Community Corrections Alternative Program
7000 Courthouse Road
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Phone: (804) 796-4242
