Henrico County Criminal Background Check Records

Henrico County background check records are maintained by the Henrico County Sheriff's Office and the Circuit Court. Both offices are located at 4301 East Parham Road in Henrico. The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement records and jail information. The Circuit Court Clerk, led by Honorable Heidi S. Barshinger, keeps criminal case files, land records, and civil court documents. You can search Henrico County court cases online through the Virginia Judicial System or contact these offices directly for copies and certified documents.

Henrico County Sheriff Background Check Access

Sheriff Michael L. Wade oversees the Henrico County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 4301 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228. The main phone is (804) 501-4571. If you need to reach the jail directly, call (804) 501-4581. Mailing address is P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775.

The Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement records, including arrest records and incident reports from Henrico County. If you need records related to a specific case or arrest in Henrico, you can submit a request through the Sheriff's Office. Virginia's Freedom of Information Act governs what the office must release and how quickly they must respond. Most requests get a response within 5 working days.

Criminal history record checks for Henrico County go through the Virginia State Police for statewide searches. The Sheriff's Office does not run statewide criminal history checks for private individuals. For a complete background check record, use the Virginia State Police criminal background check service.

Henrico County Circuit Court Criminal Records

The Circuit Court Clerk's office is on the second floor of the Courts Building at 4301 East Parham Road. The main phone is (804) 501-4202. Judges' chambers are at (804) 501-4750. The jury officer can be reached at (804) 501-4812. Criminal terms begin on the second Monday of January, March, May, July, September, and November. Grand juries convene at 9:00 a.m. on the first day of each term.

The Circuit Court Clerk keeps all felony criminal case files from Henrico County prosecutions. These records include indictments, motions, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and final dispositions. They are public records unless sealed. You can search for cases using the online case lookup at vacourts.gov. For certified copies of court documents, contact the Clerk's office directly or visit in person.

Land records for Henrico County are available online at henricovalandrecords.org. This separate portal handles property deeds, mortgages, and related filings. It is a different system from the court case search and covers only real estate documents, not criminal records.

Henrico General District Court Records

The Henrico General District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil cases under $25,000. Clerk Linda S. Knight runs the court, which shares the address at 4301 E. Parham Road. Civil matters use (804) 501-4727. Criminal and traffic cases go through (804) 501-4723.

General district court records are public and searchable online through the Virginia court case information system. These cases often show traffic charges, DUIs, and misdemeanor offenses. If you are doing a background check on someone's Henrico County criminal history, the general district court records are a key source alongside the circuit court files. Both systems are searchable at vacourts.gov.

Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon L. Taylor prosecutes criminal cases in Henrico County. Their office is at P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775, phone (804) 501-4218. This office does not handle records requests from the public, but knowing who prosecutes cases can help you understand the court record you find.

Henrico County Background Check Laws

Virginia criminal records law is found in Title 19.2, Chapter 23 of the Virginia Code. This chapter covers who can access criminal history, how it can be used, and the rules agencies must follow. Criminal records from Henrico County arrests and prosecutions feed into the state's Central Criminal Records Exchange, which is managed by the Virginia State Police.

Expungements affect what shows up on a Henrico County background check. Under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.12, certain records can be sealed after a petition to the court. Virginia expanded access to expungement in recent years, allowing more people to clear old charges. Once sealed, a record should not appear on standard public records searches. However, law enforcement agencies may still access sealed records through authorized channels.

The Virginia Sex Offender Registry is searchable at sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov. You can look up registered sex offenders in Henrico County by name, address, or zip code. The registry shows photos, conviction details, and current registration addresses. It is maintained and updated by the Virginia State Police.

Note: Henrico County is an independent entity adjacent to the City of Richmond. Criminal records from the City of Richmond are separate from Henrico County records and are held by different offices.

Henrico County Records Resources

The Henrico County Government website provides a central hub for contacting county offices, finding services, and locating records request procedures.

The Henrico County Government portal connects you to the Sheriff's Office, Circuit Court, and other departments that handle criminal records and public records requests.

Nearby Counties

Henrico County borders these Virginia jurisdictions. Each maintains its own separate records and court systems.