Henry County Arrest Records and Busted Mugshots
Henry County busted mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the Henry County Sheriff's Office and the Circuit Court Clerk in Martinsville, Virginia. When someone is booked in Henry County, their photo, charges, and personal information go into the official record. This page shows you exactly where to search for Henry County mugshots, recent bookings, and criminal case files through local and statewide Virginia sources.
Henry County Overview
Henry County Sheriff's Office
The Henry County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency in the county. It handles arrests, runs the county jail, and keeps booking records for everyone taken into custody. When an arrest is made, the Sheriff's Office records the person's name, charges, date and time of arrest, and takes a booking photograph. These mugshots are public records in Virginia.
Under Virginia Code §2.2-3706(A)(2), adult booking photos taken at initial intake must be released upon request. The only exception is when the release would hurt an active felony investigation. For standard bookings in Henry County, the mugshot and basic arrest info are publicly available. You can contact the Sheriff's Office through henrycountyva.gov/sheriff to submit a records request.
The Martinsville-Henry County Jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office. Anyone arrested in Henry County and held in custody is processed and held there. The jail maintains booking records that include photos and fingerprints. You can find jail information at henrycountyva.gov/sheriff/jail.
| Office | Henry County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Jail | Martinsville-Henry County Jail |
| Website | henrycountyva.gov/sheriff |
| Jail Info | henrycountyva.gov/sheriff/jail |
Martinsville-Henry County Jail Records
The Martinsville-Henry County Jail handles bookings for both Henry County arrests and the City of Martinsville, which sits within the county. All booking records are maintained at the facility. If you want to check current inmate status, you have two main options: contact the jail directly or use VINE.
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is the statewide Virginia service for jail custody status. You enter a name or offender ID and get current custody info, including the facility and release date if available. You can also register for free alerts by phone, text, or email so you are notified when an inmate's status changes. VINE covers the Martinsville-Henry County Jail and is updated regularly.
For inmates who have been sentenced to state prison, check the Virginia Department of Corrections offender locator. This covers people in VADOC custody and shows the facility, a photo, and release information. Local jail records and VADOC records are separate systems, so you may need to check both.
Henry County Circuit Court
The Henry County Circuit Court handles felony criminal cases. Court records here include charge details, case status, hearing dates, and the final outcome of each case. The Circuit Court Clerk keeps these files and can provide copies. The Clerk's website is at henrycountyva.gov/circuit-court. Court records are public in Virginia, and most felony case files are accessible without restriction.
The Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System (OCIS) lets you search Henry County court cases for free online. You can look up by name or case number and filter by locality to focus on Henry County cases. OCIS shows circuit court criminal records, charge information, and case dispositions. Misdemeanor cases from the Henry County General District Court are also in the system.
Court case records are closely tied to arrests. When someone is arrested in Henry County on a felony charge, the case goes to Circuit Court. The court file becomes a public record that shows the full history of the charges from arrest through sentencing or acquittal. These records stay in the system for many years.
Note: OCIS shows case information but not booking photos. For mugshots, contact the Henry County Sheriff's Office directly or check the jail's inmate records.
Virginia Statewide Arrest Record Tools
The Virginia State Police Central Criminal Records Exchange (CCRE) at vsp.virginia.gov is the official statewide source for criminal history records, covering Henry County and every other Virginia jurisdiction. A name-based search costs $15. You submit the SP-167 form, available at vsp.virginia.gov/services/forms. Results come back in about 15 days. The CCRE holds fingerprints, photographs, and full criminal history data.
The Virginia State Police Sex Offender Registry at sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov lists registered offenders in Henry County with their photos, addresses, and offense details. The registry is free and updated each business day. It is one of the only official sources where you can view arrest-related photos online without making a formal FOIA request.
The virginia.arrests.org database aggregates recent booking data from across Virginia, including Henry County. It shows mugshots, charges, and booking dates. This is a third-party site, not a government source, but it pulls from public law enforcement records and is updated often. It is a useful first stop for recent bookings.
The FOIA Advisory Council at foiacouncil.dls.virginia.gov provides guidance on how Virginia's public records law applies to arrest records. Under §2.2-3706, criminal incident information for felonies and adult booking photos must be released. The Council publishes opinions on specific FOIA questions related to law enforcement records.Clearing Henry County Arrest Records
Virginia law gives people who were arrested but not convicted a path to clear their records. Virginia Code §19.2-392.2 allows anyone who was acquitted or had their charges dismissed to petition the Henry County Circuit Court for expungement. The petition is filed in the court where the case was handled.
The expungement process requires submitting fingerprints to a law enforcement agency. Those prints go to the CCRE, which sends your full criminal history to the court under seal. The court holds a hearing and rules on the petition. If granted, the Circuit Court Clerk notifies the Virginia State Police, which then directs how the record is handled. Expunged records are removed from public access but remain visible to authorized agencies.
Starting July 1, 2026, Virginia's new record sealing law allows certain convictions to be sealed as well. This is different from expungement, which only covers non-convictions. The full set of record sealing statutes is in Title 19.2, Chapter 23 of the Virginia Code. If you want to know whether a specific Henry County arrest is eligible, speak with a local attorney.
Virginia Expungement Law
The Virginia Code expungement statute §19.2-392.2 governs how Henry County residents can petition to remove arrest records from public databases when charges are dropped or result in acquittal.
The Henry County Circuit Court handles expungement petitions, and approved orders are forwarded to the Virginia State Police, which manages record removal from the statewide criminal history system.
Virginia State Police Forms for Record Requests
Download the SP-167 form from the Virginia State Police forms page to submit a criminal history record request that covers Henry County arrests stored in the CCRE.
The SP-167 form lets individuals request their own criminal history or authorized third parties request records for permissible purposes, with results returned in about 15 business days.
Nearby Counties
Henry County borders or sits close to these Virginia counties, each with its own sheriff and court system.