Prince George County Background Check Records
Prince George County background check records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the Circuit Court Clerk in Prince George, Virginia. This county south of Petersburg is part of the 6th Judicial Circuit. To find criminal history, arrest records, or court case files tied to Prince George County, this page explains the local offices, the free online tools available, and how Virginia FOIA applies. Prince George County connects to the Virginia State Police CCRE for statewide criminal history searches.
Prince George County Overview
Prince George County Sheriff Background Check Requests
The Prince George County Sheriff's Office at 6601 Courts Drive, P.O. Box 98, Prince George, VA 23875 handles arrest records, incident reports, criminal warrants, and local criminal history. The office can be reached at (804) 541-2200. The county website is at princegeorgecountyva.gov/sheriff. To request public records, submit a written FOIA request to the Sheriff's Office. Virginia Code § 2.2-3700 et seq. requires the office to respond within five working days, with a possible extension to twelve days for complex requests.
Active criminal investigations, juvenile records, and personnel files are exempt from disclosure under Virginia FOIA. For resolved cases and past arrests, basic incident information is available through a written request with copy fees based on actual cost. The first 30 minutes of staff time is typically provided at no charge, with fees applying beyond that.
For inmate status, VINELink provides free online searches for anyone currently held in Prince George County by name or offender ID. You can also register for custody change notifications at no cost. For people transferred to state custody, the Virginia Department of Corrections offender search is a free resource. For statewide criminal history that covers all Virginia jurisdictions, use the Virginia State Police CCRE rather than the local Sheriff's Office.
| Office | Prince George County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 6601 Courts Drive, Prince George, VA 23875 |
| Phone | (804) 541-2200 |
| Website | princegeorgecountyva.gov/sheriff |
Prince George County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Prince George County Circuit Court Clerk is Joyce Jackson, at 6601 Courts Drive, P.O. Box 98, Prince George, VA 23875, reachable at (804) 733-2640. The Circuit Court holds all official court records for criminal and civil cases filed in the county, including felony cases, deed records, marriage licenses, probate records, court case files, and judgments. For certified copies of any court document, contact the Clerk's office directly. Standard copies are $0.50 per page with a certification fee on top of that.
Case information for the Prince George County Circuit Court is available online at no cost through the statewide Virginia Judiciary Case Information system. Search by name or case number to see case status, charges, hearing dates, and docket entries. The 6th Judicial Circuit, which includes Prince George, also covers Surry, Sussex, and Southampton counties. The General District Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and civil matters under $25,000, with case information also searchable online through the same statewide portal.
For FOIA requests directed at Prince George County government, contact the county administrator. The administrator serves as the FOIA officer and can direct you to the correct department. Probate records, marriage records, and land records are all maintained at the Clerk's office and available through a written request with the appropriate fees. For the most complete criminal history search covering all Virginia jurisdictions, use the Virginia State Police CCRE.
| Office | Prince George County Clerk of Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Joyce Jackson |
| Address | 6601 Courts Drive, Prince George, VA 23875 |
| Phone | (804) 733-2640 |
| Case Search | vacourts.gov |
Prince George County Circuit Court Records
The Virginia Judiciary Case Information system provides free online access to Prince George County Circuit Court and General District Court case filings, docket entries, and case status information.
Use the state courts portal to search Prince George County cases by name or case number and find current case status, charges, and hearing dates at no cost.
Online Resources for Prince George County Background Checks
The free starting point is the Virginia Judiciary Case Information system. Search Circuit and General District Court cases by name or case number at no cost. No registration needed.
For full statewide criminal history, use Form SP-167 from the VSP forms page for a $15 name-based CCRE check. Mail to CARE at 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, VA 23235.
The Virginia State Police Sex Offender Registry is free and searchable by name, zip code, or address. Community notification alerts are available at no charge.
Virginia FOIA and Background Check Laws
Virginia FOIA at Title 2.2, Chapter 37 governs public records access in Prince George County. Five-day response required. Criminal history statutes at Title 19.2, Chapter 23 govern the CCRE. Virginia's record sealing law at § 19.2-392.12 takes effect July 1, 2026. Contact the FOIA Advisory Council at (804) 698-1810 with questions.
Nearby Counties
Prince George County is south of Petersburg near the North Carolina border.