Find Radford 72 Hour Booking

Radford 72 hour booking records list recent arrests in this New River Valley city, with names, charges, booking dates, and current custody status. The Radford Police Department handles arrests, and people are held at the New River Valley Regional Jail. You can search Radford 72 hour booking entries through the regional jail roster, the statewide VINELink portal, and the Virginia courts case lookup. Most entries post within hours of intake.

Radford 72 Hour Booking Lookup

The Radford 72 hour booking process starts with a city arrest. The officer brings the person to a magistrate for review. After the warrant or summons is signed, the person is transported to the New River Valley Regional Jail for intake. Fingerprints, photos, and basic info go into the jail file. The booking entry then hits the public roster within a few hours.

Radford is a small college city, home to Radford University, so the daily booking volume runs higher during the school year. Most arrests are misdemeanor cases tied to traffic, alcohol, or property charges. Felony arrests do happen, and they follow the same magistrate and jail intake path.

For a quick statewide check, use VINELink. The free site pulls live custody data from the bulk of Virginia jails. You can search by name, see what facility holds the person, and sign up for free release alerts. The hotline at 1-800-467-4943 runs around the clock in English and Spanish.

Radford Police Department

The Radford Police Department is the main law enforcement body in the city. The department handles patrol, investigations, traffic enforcement, and the campus liaison program with Radford University. Officers make the arrest, then take the person before a magistrate for the warrant review.

The records desk at the police department handles requests for incident reports, basic arrest data, and accident reports. Most simple requests get answered within five working days under the Virginia FOIA at § 2.2-3700. The department's site lists contact info and reporting tools.

To pull statewide criminal history, mail Form SP-167 with the $15 fee through vsp.virginia.gov. The CCRE only holds felony and serious misdemeanor data. Lesser charges live with the local arresting agency.

New River Valley Regional Jail

Radford does not run its own jail. The city sends people to the New River Valley Regional Jail, a multi-jurisdiction facility that holds inmates from Radford, Floyd County, Giles County, Pulaski County, and the City of Galax. The jail sits in Dublin and is the main public source for Radford 72 hour booking entries.

The jail's online inmate roster updates daily. You can search by name. Each result page shows the booking date, charges, bond amount, and the current custody status. Some entries include a mugshot. Sort the list by booking date to see the newest entries first.

If you cannot find a person on the roster, call the jail. Staff can confirm a custody status over the phone, but they will not always read out the full charge list. They can confirm a name and a booking date for free.

Radford Court Records and Bookings

For court outcomes tied to a Radford booking, the Virginia Courts Case Information System covers the General District and Circuit Court records statewide. Charging documents, hearing dates, and dispositions all show up there once a case is filed.

The page below shows the main landing page for the Radford Circuit Court.

The Radford General District Court handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, and the first appearance for felony cases. Most 72 hour booking cases land here first. Bond hearings run on the next business day. Felony cases that survive a preliminary hearing move up to the circuit court.

The clerk's office at each court takes in-person record requests during business hours. The clerk can pull files, certified copies, and case histories. Some older files live in the archives and need a few days to retrieve.

Bond and Magistrate Process in Radford

Every Radford arrest runs through a magistrate. Under Virginia Code § 19.2-82, a person taken into custody without a warrant must be brought "forthwith" before a magistrate. The magistrate reviews probable cause, signs the warrant or summons, and sets bond. This step has to happen fast. It is the legal backbone of the 72 hour booking window.

Magistrates work statewide, day and night. Bond can be a personal recognizance, an unsecured promise, or a secured cash or surety amount. The magistrate weighs flight risk, ties to the area, and the seriousness of the charge. If bond is denied, the person stays in jail until the next court date.

Radford 72 Hour Booking Access Rules

Most basic Radford booking facts are public. You do not need a reason. You do not need to be related to the person. The police or jail can release the name, charges, and booking date on request. The basic entry is treated as a public record from the moment it is logged.

Some details get held back. Active investigation files, juvenile cases, victim info, and sealed records stay closed. The agency cites the exact statute when it denies a request. If you disagree, you can appeal to a circuit court or ask the Virginia FOIA Council for a non-binding opinion.

For a written copy of a booking sheet that has dropped off the public roster, file a Virginia FOIA request through the FOIA portal. The agency has five working days to respond. Fees stay modest for small requests.

Legal Help and Records Requests

If you need legal help with a Radford booking case, the public defender's office serves the city through the Twenty-Seventh Judicial Circuit. New River Legal Aid offers free civil help for income-eligible clients. The Virginia State Bar runs a lawyer referral line for paid criminal counsel.

The Virginia Department of Corrections offender locator tracks people serving state prison time. It does not show recent jail bookings. For someone just brought in over the last 72 hours, the regional jail roster or VINELink is the right tool.

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