Henrico County Busted Mugshots and Arrest Records
Henrico County busted mugshots and arrest records come from two key agencies: the Henrico County Police Division and the Henrico County Sheriff's Office. The Police Division handles most arrests, while the Sheriff runs the county jail. You can search booking photos, current inmates, and criminal court cases through county offices and Virginia statewide tools. This page walks you through every available source for Henrico County arrest records.
Henrico County Overview
Henrico County Police Division
The Henrico County Police Division is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. It handles most arrests and maintains arrest records and incident reports. You can request arrest records online, by phone, by mail, or in person through the Records Division. The phone number for the Records Division is (804) 501-4809. Arrest record requests cost $5 per request.
Recent arrest records are available through the department's online portal. Booking information includes the arrestee's name, charges, date and time of arrest, and arresting officer. Mugshots taken during booking are public records under Virginia Code §2.2-3706. The Police Division's website is at henrico.us/police. This is the first stop for anyone looking for Henrico County arrest records tied to a Police Division case.
Henrico County is one of the most populous counties in Virginia, and the Police Division processes a high volume of arrests. Records go back many years. If you need an older arrest record, the Records Division can search their files by name or case number. You may also contact them by mail with a written FOIA request.
| Office | Henrico County Police Division - Records Division |
|---|---|
| Phone | (804) 501-4809 |
| Request Fee | $5 per arrest record request |
| Website | henrico.us/police |
Henrico County Sheriff's Office and Jail
The Henrico County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail. Anyone arrested in Henrico County and held in custody goes through the Sheriff's jail system. The Sheriff's Office maintains booking records, including mugshots and fingerprints. Arrest details include place of arrest, date and time, and the charges filed. The Sheriff's website is at henrico.us/sheriff.
Booking photographs are part of the jail record. These mugshots document what the person looked like at the time of arrest. Virginia Code §2.2-3706(A)(2) requires law enforcement to release adult booking photos upon request unless they would harm an ongoing felony investigation. For most routine arrests in Henrico County, the mugshot is available through the Sheriff's Office.
You can also check VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) for current custody status. VINE is the official Virginia jail notification service. It covers the Henrico County Jail and shows whether a person is in custody, their facility, and release information. The service is free and you can register for alerts by phone, text, email, or TTY.
Note: The Police Division makes the arrest, but the Sheriff runs the jail. If you need the booking photo specifically, contact the Sheriff's Office. For the incident report, contact the Police Division.
Henrico County Circuit Court Records
The Henrico County Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases. Court records include case filings, hearing schedules, charge details, and case outcomes. The Circuit Court Clerk's office keeps these files at henrico.us/circuit-court. Records can be accessed in person at the Clerk's office.
For online access, use the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System (OCIS). This free statewide tool lets you search by person name or case number. You can filter by locality to focus on Henrico County cases. OCIS shows circuit court criminal cases, including felony charges tied to local arrests. Misdemeanor cases from the Henrico General District Court are also available through OCIS.
Arrest records in Henrico County document instances where law enforcement takes individuals into custody. Per Virginia Code §19.2-72-73, arrests occur when individuals are suspected of committing crimes. The booking process records personal details, charges, mugshots, fingerprints, and bail information. All of this goes into the court case file once charges are formally filed.
Statewide Mugshot and Criminal Record Sources
The Virginia State Police Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE) at vsp.virginia.gov is the statewide repository for all criminal history data, including Henrico County arrests. A name-based search costs $15 and uses the SP-167 form, available at vsp.virginia.gov/services/forms. The CCRE holds fingerprints, photos, and full criminal history records submitted by Henrico law enforcement.
The sex offender registry at sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov lists registered offenders in Henrico County. It includes photos, addresses, and offense details. The registry is public, free to search, and updated daily. It is maintained under Virginia Code §19.2-390.1. This is one of the few official sources where you can view a person's photo online without making a formal records request.
The third-party database virginia.arrests.org aggregates recent Henrico County booking data. It shows arrest photos, charges, and booking dates. This is not a government site, but it compiles public law enforcement data and is updated frequently. It works well as a quick starting point.
For people serving state prison sentences after a Henrico County conviction, use the Virginia Department of Corrections offender locator. Search by name or offender ID to see the facility, photo, and release date.Expunging Henrico County Arrest Records
If you were arrested in Henrico County but not convicted, you may qualify for expungement under Virginia Code §19.2-392.2. This statute lets people who were acquitted or had charges dismissed petition the Henrico Circuit Court to remove the arrest from public records. The petition must be filed in Henrico County, where the arrest took place.
The process starts with submitting fingerprints to law enforcement. The Central Criminal Records Exchange then sends your criminal history to the court under seal. The court holds a hearing and decides whether to grant the expungement. If approved, the Henrico Circuit Court Clerk sends the order to the Virginia State Police, which directs how the record is handled from there. Expunged records are not open to the public but can still be seen by authorized government agencies.
Virginia's new record sealing law takes effect July 1, 2026. It allows some convictions to be sealed, which goes further than expungement. The full legal framework is in Title 19.2, Chapter 23 of the Virginia Code. If you have questions about whether you qualify, consult a local attorney familiar with Henrico County courts.
Virginia State Police Criminal History Search
The Virginia State Police criminal background services provide statewide criminal history checks that include Henrico County arrest and conviction records through the CCRE.
A $15 name-based search through the CCRE covers Henrico County and every other Virginia jurisdiction in a single report, with results in about 15 days.
Henrico County Arrests on virginia.arrests.org
The virginia.arrests.org statewide arrests database includes recent Henrico County booking data with photos and charge details from local law enforcement records.
This third-party database pulls public booking data from across Virginia and is one of the fastest ways to find recent Henrico County mugshots without making a formal FOIA request.
Nearby Counties
Henrico County borders these Virginia counties. Each has its own law enforcement and court system for local arrest records.