Search Dinwiddie County Busted Mugshots

Dinwiddie County busted mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the Riverside Regional Jail. This page walks through how to find booking photos and arrest information for Dinwiddie County, what statewide tools are available, and what Virginia law says about your right to access those records.

Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office

The Dinwiddie County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement and arrest processing in the county. When someone is arrested in Dinwiddie, the Sheriff's Office creates the booking record. That record includes a mugshot, fingerprints, the charges, and personal details. The Sheriff's Office coordinates with the Riverside Regional Jail for custody of inmates.

To get a copy of a booking photo or arrest record from Dinwiddie County, submit a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name, date of birth, and the approximate date of arrest. Cite Virginia Code Section 2.2-3706, which requires release of adult arrestee photographs taken during initial intake. Agencies must respond within five business days.

Dinwiddie County does not maintain a public online mugshot roster. For current custody status, use VINE. VINE is free and covers most Virginia jails, including those served by the Riverside Regional Jail system. You can also call the Sheriff's Office directly to ask whether a specific person is in custody right now.

Riverside Regional Jail

The Riverside Regional Jail is a multi-jurisdictional facility that serves Dinwiddie County and several surrounding localities. Booking records there include mugshots, fingerprints, charge information, bond details, and expected release dates. You can contact the jail directly for information about current inmates. For older records or formal copies of booking photos, a written FOIA request is required.

People held at Riverside Regional Jail are typically there for pre-trial detention or short local sentences. If a person has been sentenced to state prison, use the Virginia Department of Corrections Offender Locator to find them. That tool is free and includes photos. You need the full last name and at least the first letter of the first name, or the VADOC seven-digit offender ID.

Inmate records at Riverside Regional Jail are governed by Virginia public records law. The roster, booking date, charges, and bond amount are public. Medical records, mental health records, and disciplinary files are not. Juvenile records are also fully protected and not disclosed to the public.

Dinwiddie County Court Records

The Dinwiddie County Circuit Court Clerk maintains felony criminal case records. These records show what charges were filed, hearing dates, and the final outcome of each case. The Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System allows statewide name and case number searches for circuit court records. This tool is free and covers Dinwiddie County.

The General District Court handles misdemeanor cases in Dinwiddie County. Both courts fall under the 11th Judicial Circuit. Court records supplement arrest records. The arrest record tells you what charges were brought at booking. The court record tells you what happened to those charges. One arrest can result in charges being reduced, changed, or dropped entirely. Both records together give you the full picture.

People whose charges were dismissed or who were acquitted may petition for expungement of their arrest records under Virginia Code Section 19.2-392.2. The petition goes to the circuit court in the jurisdiction where the arrest occurred. Expunged records are removed from public inspection. Virginia's record sealing law effective in July 2026 will create a separate path for eligible convictions.

Statewide Mugshot and Arrest Tools

The Virginia State Police Central Criminal Records Exchange holds official criminal history data for all of Virginia, including Dinwiddie County. A name-based search costs $15 using the SP-167 form. Submit the form by mail to the State Police. Payment must be by certified check, money order, business check, or credit card. No personal checks are accepted. Forms are at vsp.virginia.gov/services/forms/.

The Virginia.arrests.org database pulls recent booking data from local agencies across the state. It is a third-party site, not official, but it can be a useful starting point for finding recent Dinwiddie County arrests. The Virginia Sex Offender Registry is a free public tool searchable by county or zip code, updated daily, and includes photos of all registered offenders.

The image below shows the VINE notification system, which covers the Riverside Regional Jail and lets you track Dinwiddie County inmates for free.

Use VINE to check real-time custody status and receive free notifications for any changes in an inmate's custody at Riverside Regional Jail.

FOIA Rights for Dinwiddie Arrest Records

Virginia law is clear about public access to mugshots. Under Virginia Code Section 2.2-3706(A)(2), adult arrestee photographs taken during intake must be released. This is a mandatory disclosure, not an optional one. Agencies have five business days to respond. The only exception is if a specific ongoing felony investigation would be harmed by releasing the photo. Once that risk is gone, the photo must be released.

Juvenile records are not public in Dinwiddie County or anywhere else in Virginia. Victim and witness information is protected. Records tied to ongoing investigations may be withheld. If your request is denied, you have the right to know the specific legal basis for that denial. The Virginia FOIA Advisory Council can advise you at foiacouncil@dls.virginia.gov or (804) 698-1810.

An arrest record is not the same as a criminal record. It shows someone was charged, not that they were convicted. Virginia arrest records are retained for 100 years from date of birth for adults. Deceased adults have their records removed one year after death notification. Juvenile records are retained until the person turns 23.

The image below shows the Virginia Code expungement section, which governs how Dinwiddie County residents can petition to remove arrest records after a dismissal or acquittal.

Read about the expungement process at law.lis.virginia.gov, Section 19.2-392.2 to understand how Dinwiddie County residents can remove arrest records from public view.

Nearby Counties

These counties are close to Dinwiddie. Each has its own sheriff and booking procedures.