King and Queen County 72 Hour Booking
King and Queen County 72 hour booking records track every recent arrest brought into the county sheriff's intake and the regional jail that holds the inmates. The list shows names, charges, booking dates, and bond status for people taken in over the last three days. You can look up a King and Queen County 72 hour booking entry through the sheriff's office, the Middle Peninsula Regional Jail roster, statewide VINELink, or the Virginia court case system. This page walks you through each tool and the local contacts that go with them.
King and Queen County Overview
King and Queen County 72 Hour Booking Lookup
The fastest way to find a recent booking in this county is the regional jail roster. King and Queen County does not keep its own jail. People arrested here are moved to the Middle Peninsula Regional Jail, which holds inmates for several rural counties at once. The roster posts new intakes each day and lists the name, the date of intake, and the basic charge. You can also call the sheriff at (804) 785-7400 to confirm whether a person is in custody.
Most King and Queen County 72 hour booking lookups start with a name search. Bring the first and last name. A date of birth helps when the name is common. The roster pulls live data, so a person who just got booked may take a few hours to show up.
The King and Queen County Sheriff's Office at 242 Allen Circle, King and Queen Courthouse, runs the local arrest side of the process. Deputies handle the arrest, then the magistrate reviews probable cause under Virginia Code § 19.2-82. Once the warrant is issued, the inmate moves to MPRJ for the booking record.
Middle Peninsula Regional Jail Roster
The Middle Peninsula Regional Jail serves King and Queen along with several other rural counties on the Middle Peninsula. The facility runs intake, holds inmates while their cases move through court, and posts a daily inmate list. The roster lets you sort by booking date so the newest entries land at the top. Most King and Queen County 72 hour booking entries flow through this jail within hours of arrest.
Call the jail front desk if you can't find a name on the public list. Staff can confirm a booking, list the bond, and give you the next court date. They will not always read out the full charge sheet over the phone. For the full record you may need to file a written request under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act in § 2.2-3700.
VINELink also pulls custody data from MPRJ. Sign up at vinelink.com to get a free alert when an inmate's custody status changes. The hotline runs day and night.
Note: Booking entries can take a few hours to post after intake, so check back later if a name does not show up right away.
King and Queen County Court Records
Each booking ties back to a court case. The King and Queen County General District Court hears misdemeanor cases, traffic, and the first stage of felony charges. The King and Queen County Circuit Court handles felony trials, civil suits over $25,000, and appeals from district court. Both sit in the historic county courthouse.
The free Virginia Courts Case Information System covers both courts. Pull a name search to find hearing dates, charge codes, and case numbers tied to a recent booking. The site is open every day. The data goes back several years, which makes it useful for tracking the history of a case past the 72 hour window.
Public access to raw criminal history data is limited by Virginia Code § 19.2-389. That law lays out who can see CCRE files. Court records and current jail rosters are still open under separate rules.
What a King and Queen County Booking Record Shows
A King and Queen County 72 hour booking record holds the basic facts about an arrest. Name. Age. Date of birth. Booking date and time. The arresting agency. The charges with code sections. The bond amount and bond type. The next court date. Some records add a mugshot and a housing assignment. Smaller jails like MPRJ tend to keep the public list short on detail to protect ongoing cases.
Common fields on the booking sheet include:
- Inmate name and date of birth
- Arrest date and arresting agency
- List of charges with Virginia Code sections
- Bond amount and type
- Court date and courtroom
- Custody status and hold info
Once a person bonds out, the entry may drop off the public roster after a few days. If you need it after that, file a FOIA request with the sheriff or with MPRJ directly.
Bond and Magistrate Process
After a King and Queen County arrest, the deputy takes the person before a magistrate. The magistrate is a neutral judicial officer. The magistrate sets bond and issues the warrant. This step often happens by two-way video so the deputy does not have to drive far. The Ninth Judicial District magistrate office covers King and Queen along with several nearby counties.
Bond can be a personal recognizance release, an unsecured bond, a cash bond, or a secured surety bond. The type depends on the charge, the person's record, and the risk of flight. A bondsman can post a surety bond for a fee. If the magistrate denies bond, the person can ask the General District Court for a bond hearing the next business day.
The 72 hour window matters here. Within those first three days, the basic facts of the arrest move from a paper warrant into the public booking system. That is when the record first shows up on the jail roster and on VINELink.
Records Access and FOIA Requests
Most basic facts in a King and Queen County 72 hour booking are public. The Virginia FOIA law in § 2.2-3700 treats names, charges, and booking dates as open. You do not need a reason to ask. Send a short written request to the sheriff or MPRJ. By law the agency has five working days to respond. Fees stay modest for small requests.
If a request gets denied, you can ask the Virginia FOIA Council for a non-binding opinion. The council walks both sides through the rule. For a formal appeal, file in the Circuit Court of King and Queen County. Most issues get sorted before that step.
For a personal criminal history check, file Form SP-167 with the Virginia State Police at vsp.virginia.gov. The fee is $15 for a name search. The form takes about two weeks to process.
Note: Juvenile bookings and active investigation files stay closed under § 2.2-3706 even when the rest of the record is open.
Legal Help in King and Queen County
If you or a family member is held in King and Queen County, you can ask the court to appoint a lawyer. The judge will check income at the first hearing. Central Virginia Legal Aid Society serves this part of the state for civil cases tied to a family member's arrest, like custody or housing issues. The local public defender handles serious criminal cases by appointment.
The Virginia State Bar runs a referral line for people who need a private lawyer. Call 1-800-552-7977. Many local lawyers offer a short free consult. For court-related forms and self-help guides, the Virginia Judicial System website at vacourts.gov has a forms library.
To check a state prison status after sentencing, use the Virginia Department of Corrections offender locator. VADOC inmates show up about 60 days after the sentence is handed down. Before that, the regional jail is the place to look.