Pulaski County Background Check Records
Pulaski County background check records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and the Circuit Court Clerk in Pulaski, Virginia. This New River Valley county is part of the 27th Judicial Circuit. To find criminal history, arrest records, or court case files tied to Pulaski County, this page explains the local offices, the free online tools available, and how to submit a FOIA request. Pulaski County connects to the Virginia State Police CCRE for statewide criminal history searches.
Pulaski County Overview
Pulaski County Sheriff Background Check Requests
The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office at 66 Public Safety Way, Pulaski, VA 24301 handles arrest records, incident reports, criminal warrants, and local criminal history for the county. The office can be reached at (540) 980-7820, and the website is at pulaskicounty.org/sheriff. The Records Division maintains arrest records, police reports, incident reports, accident reports, and a criminal records system that covers felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The office also maintains a local sex offender registry.
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 public disclosure. For past arrests and resolved cases, basic incident information is available through a written request with copy fees based on actual cost.
For inmate status, VINELink provides free online searches for anyone currently held in Pulaski 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 covering all Virginia jurisdictions, use the Virginia State Police CCRE rather than the local Sheriff's Office.
| Office | Pulaski County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Address | 66 Public Safety Way, Pulaski, VA 24301 |
| Phone | (540) 980-7820 |
| Website | pulaskicounty.org/sheriff |
Pulaski County Circuit Court Criminal Records
The Pulaski County Circuit Court Clerk is Spencer A. Rygas, at 45 Third Street NW, Suite 101, Pulaski, VA 24301, reachable at (540) 980-7825. The Circuit Court holds all official court records for criminal and civil cases in the county, including land records, marriage licenses, probate records, court case files, and judgments. Historical personal property tax lists for Pulaski County are available at the Library of Virginia. For certified copies of court documents, contact the Clerk directly. Standard copies are $0.50 per page with an additional certification fee.
Case information for the Pulaski 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 27th Judicial Circuit includes Pulaski County along with Montgomery, Floyd, Giles, and Wythe counties. The General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic violations, and civil matters under $25,000, with case information also searchable online.
For FOIA requests directed at the Pulaski County government, contact the county administrator. The administrator handles FOIA for non-court records. Marriage records, probate records, and land records are all available through the Clerk's office with a written request and the appropriate fees. For the most complete statewide criminal history search, use the Virginia State Police CCRE program.
| Office | Pulaski County Clerk of Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Clerk | Spencer A. Rygas |
| Address | 45 Third Street NW, Suite 101, Pulaski, VA 24301 |
| Phone | (540) 980-7825 |
| Case Search | vacourts.gov |
Pulaski County Circuit Court Records
The Virginia Judiciary Case Information system provides free online access to Pulaski County Circuit Court and General District Court case filings, docket entries, and case status information.
Use the state courts portal to search Pulaski County criminal and civil cases by name or case number and find current case status, charges, and hearing information at no cost.
Online Resources for Pulaski 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. This covers all Virginia counties and cities.
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 Pulaski 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
Pulaski County is in the New River Valley of Southwest Virginia.