Gloucester County Jail Roster

The Gloucester County jail roster lists people booked into custody by the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office on the Middle Peninsula. Use the roster to look up an inmate by name, find a booking date, or check on charges, court status, and bond. Sheriff Darrell Warren leads a state accredited, full service agency that runs the local jail along with patrol, court security, and civil process. This page shows you how to search the Gloucester County jail roster, who to contact, and which Virginia agencies keep related custody and court records.

Gloucester County Sheriff's Office

The Gloucester County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Darrell Warren. The office is located at 7502 Justice Drive, Gloucester, VA 23061 and can be reached at 804-693-1374. The agency is state accredited through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission, one of only 99 law enforcement agencies in Virginia with this status. During the last accreditation process, the office hit 100 percent compliance through all 186 professional standards with zero returned files. Sheriff Warren has been appointed to an additional two year term on the VLEPSC Board of Directors.

The command staff includes Major Ryan Cookson as Chief Deputy, Captain Jamie Sharp over Law Enforcement, Captain Cheslie Smith over Jail and Civil Process, Captain David Shield over Administration, and Captain Darron Conrad over Support Services. The mission of the office is to provide for peace and security of all residents and visitors of Gloucester County. The office runs the local jail, court security, civil process, emergency communications, and community programs. Under Va. Code § 53.1-1, a local correctional facility is any jail used to detain adult offenders.

How to Search Gloucester County Jail Roster

Most jail roster searches start with a name. Get the inmate's full legal name. A date of birth helps too. Then check the sheriff's site or call the office at 804-693-1374. The Gloucester County jail roster entry may show the booking number, charges, court date, bond, and the housing unit. Some entries include a photo. Others show only a name and a booking date.

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

Search tips:

• Use the 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

Sheriff Warren and his team post core info about the agency and its services on the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office site.

Use this site to find phone numbers, the jail address, visiting hours, and contact info for the Jail and Civil Process division that runs the Gloucester County jail roster.

Booking and Custody Records

Booking is the first step after a Gloucester County arrest. Deputies take fingerprints, a photo, and basic info. The new entry hits the Gloucester 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 on the roster until release, transfer, or commitment to state prison.

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 to the records officer at the Gloucester County Sheriff's Office. The office must reply within five working days. The Virginia FOIA Council offers free help.

Bail and Bond Information

A magistrate sets bond at first appearance after a Gloucester County arrest. The judge looks at the charge, prior record, ties to the Middle Peninsula, 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 Gloucester County jail roster shows the bond amount once the magistrate sets it.

To bond someone out, call the jail first to confirm the bond status and form of payment. 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 before you pay.

Visitation, Mail and Phone Rules

Visitation rules at the Gloucester County jail set days, hours, and dress code. Most local jails in Virginia run non contact visits through glass or video. Some have moved to all video visits, which you can do from home for a small fee. Visitors must be on the inmate's approved list and bring a valid photo ID.

Mail to inmates listed on the Gloucester County jail roster goes to the jail 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 vendor. Va. Code § 53.1-127 covers conduct rules in jails. Calls are recorded and may be used in court.

Court Records and Public Access

Court hearings for Gloucester County jail roster inmates run in the General District Court for misdemeanors and the Circuit Court for felonies. The clerks of court can give you 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. For state prison inmates, use the Virginia Department of Corrections offender locator.

Legal Help and Resources

If a person on the Gloucester County jail roster needs a lawyer, the Virginia State Bar runs a lawyer referral service. The first call is often low cost. 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 on the Middle Peninsula. 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 in the state.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit close to Gloucester County on the Middle Peninsula and across the York River. Each has a sheriff and jail roster page.