Fairfax County Jail Roster

The Fairfax County jail roster lists people held at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, run by the Fairfax County Sheriff's Office in the largest county in Virginia. Use the roster to look up an inmate by name, find a booking date, and check on charges, court status, and bond. Fairfax County is the most populous local jurisdiction in the state, and the Adult Detention Center is one of the largest local jail facilities in Virginia. This page shows you how to search the Fairfax County jail roster, who to call, and which agencies keep related custody and court records.

Fairfax County Sheriff's Office

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Stacey A. Kincaid. The office runs the Adult Detention Center, provides security in the courthouse complex, and serves civil process across the largest county in Virginia. The Adult Detention Center holds both pre trial and sentenced inmates at multiple security levels. The agency offers a range of programs, including education, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment. Va. Code § 53.1-1 defines a local correctional facility as any jail used to detain adult offenders, owned or run by a Virginia city or county.

Fairfax County sits in Northern Virginia, just outside Washington D.C. The sheriff is elected for a four year term under Article VII of the Virginia Constitution. The Adult Detention Center sits in the city of Fairfax and serves the entire county. Fairfax City and the Town of Vienna are within the county boundaries but have their own police forces. The county sheriff's office is the primary jail authority for the area.

Inmates in the Fairfax County jail roster may include people booked by Fairfax County Police, Town of Herndon Police, or another local agency, plus arrests made by the sheriff's deputies. The county also serves as a federal detention contract site at times, which can put U.S. Marshal holds on the local jail roster.

How to Search Fairfax County Jail Roster

Most jail roster searches in Fairfax County start with a name. Get the inmate's full legal name. A date of birth helps too. Then go to the sheriff's online inmate information portal or call the Adult Detention Center main line. The Fairfax County jail roster entry may show the booking number, charges, court date, bond, and the housing unit. Some entries include a photo.

You can also pull court files. The Virginia Judicial System case search covers Fairfax County General District Court and Circuit Court records. A case lookup may give you the next hearing date for an inmate listed on the local jail roster. Va. Code § 53.1-68 requires jails to keep records on each prisoner. Basic facts are public.

Search tips for the Fairfax County jail roster:

• Use full legal name first
• Try first and last only if a middle name fails
• Have a date of birth ready
• Note the booking number for follow up

The Fairfax County Sheriff's Office runs the official jail roster and inmate info portal for the Adult Detention Center, linked from the sheriff's main site.

Use this site to find phone numbers, the jail address, visiting hours, and the link to the inmate search tool for the Fairfax County jail roster.

Booking and Adult Detention Center

Booking happens at the Adult Detention Center in Fairfax. Deputies take fingerprints, a photo, and basic info. The new entry hits the Fairfax County jail roster within hours. Va. Code § 53.1-133 sets duties for jail officers when they take in a prisoner. The booking entry stays active until release, transfer, or commitment to state prison through the Virginia Department of Corrections.

The Adult Detention Center holds both pre trial and sentenced inmates. It runs multiple security levels, from minimum to high. The center offers comprehensive programs like education, vocational training, and substance abuse treatment. These programs aim to reduce return rates and help inmates plan for release. The jail roster does not show program info but the sheriff can confirm placement if you call.

Custody records held by the sheriff include the booking sheet, charging papers, bond docs, and court orders. Most are open under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, but some sections get redacted. Send a written FOIA request for full custody files. The office must reply within five working days. Reach the Virginia FOIA Council for free help.

Bail and Bond Information

A magistrate sets bond at first appearance after a Fairfax County arrest. The judge looks at the charge, prior record, ties to Northern Virginia, and risk of flight. Va. Code § 19.2-120 sets the rules for pretrial release. Some charges allow release on personal recognizance with no money down. Others need a secured cash or surety bond. The Fairfax County jail roster shows the bond amount once the magistrate sets it.

To bond someone out, call the Adult Detention Center first. Confirm the bond amount and the form of payment they take. Then go in person with cash or a cashier's check, or call a licensed bail bondsman. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services licenses bondsmen. Verify any license through the DCJS site before you pay.

Visitation, Mail and Phone Rules

Visitation rules at the Adult Detention Center set days, hours, and dress code. The Fairfax County jail roster entry does not list visiting hours but the sheriff posts them on the main site. Most visits are now video based. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved list. Bring a valid photo ID. Children must be with a parent or guardian.

Mail to inmates listed on the Fairfax County jail roster goes to the Adult Detention Center address with the inmate name and booking number on the envelope. Plain letters and postcards are fine. Books and packages must come from a publisher or pre approved vendor. Money for inmate accounts goes through a kiosk service.

Phone calls run through a contracted phone vendor. Va. Code § 53.1-127 covers conduct rules in jails. Calls are recorded and may be used in court.

Court Records and FOIA

Court hearings for Fairfax County jail roster inmates run in the General District Court for misdemeanors and the Circuit Court for felonies. Fairfax County also has a busy Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Use the Virginia case info system to look up hearings and judges. The clerks of court can share most case files. Va. Code § 53.1-126 covers records kept by jail officers. Public access is the default under Virginia law.

The Virginia State Police runs a separate database of criminal history checks. Request a name based check for a fee. The State Police also runs the public sex offender registry, which is free to search. For state prison inmates, use the Virginia Department of Corrections offender locator.

Legal Help and Resources

If you or a loved one is on the Fairfax County jail roster and needs a lawyer, the Virginia State Bar runs a lawyer referral service. The Fairfax Bar Association also runs a local referral line. Public defenders are appointed by the court for those who cannot afford one. Ask the judge at first appearance.

Legal aid groups serve low income clients in Northern Virginia. They handle some criminal matters and many civil cases tied to a jail stay, such as housing, custody, and benefits. Reach the local office through Virginia Legal Aid. For statute research, the Code of Virginia Title 53.1 covers all corrections law.

Cities in Fairfax County

Fairfax City is an independent city inside the county boundaries. It has its own page on this site.

Nearby Counties

These Northern Virginia counties border Fairfax County. Each has its own sheriff and jail roster page.