Henrico County Police Records Lookup

Henrico County police records come from two main agencies: the Henrico County Police Division and the Henrico County Sheriff's Office. Unlike most Virginia counties that rely solely on a Sheriff for law enforcement, Henrico has a full police division that handles patrol and investigations. You can search for Henrico County criminal cases online through the Virginia Courts system, request records from the Police Division's Criminal Records Unit, or file a FOIA request. This page covers every way to find and get Henrico County police records.

Henrico County Police Division Records

The Henrico County Police Division is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. It is located at 7721 E Parham Road, Richmond, VA 23294. The main phone number is (804) 501-5000. For police records specifically, contact the Criminal Records Unit at (804) 501-4809. They handle requests for incident reports, accident reports, and arrest records.

Traffic accident reports and incident reports from Henrico County are only available in person or by mail. You cannot download them online. To get a copy, go to the Police Division or send a written request to the Criminal Records Unit. Include the date, location, and any names or report numbers you have. FOIA requests for Henrico County police records can be sent by email to hpdfoiarequests@henrico.gov. The division also maintains use of force data, which is available through a FOIA request.

The Henrico County Sheriff's Office is a separate agency. It operates the county jail, provides courthouse security, and serves civil papers. The Sheriff's Office is at P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775, phone (804) 501-4520. If you need jail booking records or inmate information, contact the Sheriff. For arrest reports and police investigations, the Police Division is the right contact.

The Henrico County Police Division website is the starting point for police records requests and FOIA submissions in Henrico County.

The site provides contact details for the Criminal Records Unit, the FOIA email address, and information about how to request incident and accident reports.

How to Search Henrico County Police Records

The free way to search Henrico County police records online is the Virginia Courts Case Information System. It covers both the Henrico County Circuit Court and General District Court. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. No account or fee is needed.

The General District Court Online search covers Henrico County misdemeanor and traffic cases. The Henrico County General District Court is at 4309 E. Parham Rd., Henrico, VA 23228, phone (804) 501-4727. For felony cases, the Circuit Court Case Information system is the right tool. The Circuit Court Clerk's office is at 4301 E Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23228, phone (804) 501-4202.

For a statewide criminal history check that includes all Henrico County data, use Virginia State Police Form SP-167. The fee is $15. Mail the form with a notarized signature to the VSP Central Criminal Records Exchange. Results take about 15 business days. This search covers every jurisdiction in Virginia, not just Henrico County.

Henrico County FOIA Requests

The county FOIA officer for Henrico is Stephen Robinson. You can reach him at P.O. Box 90775, Henrico, VA 23273-0775, or in person at 4301 E. Parham Rd, Administration Building, Henrico, VA 23228. Henrico County must respond to FOIA requests within five working days under Virginia Code § 2.2-3704.

For police records specifically, email hpdfoiarequests@henrico.gov. For records from the Commonwealth's Attorney's Office, contact Shannon Taylor at HenricoCAFOIA@henrico.gov or fax 804-501-4218. Each Henrico County department has its own FOIA contact because the county FOIA page lists them all. Fees are based on the actual cost of reproducing records plus staff time for large or complex requests.

The Henrico County Sheriff's Office handles jail operations and booking records separately from the Police Division.

Contact the Sheriff's Office for information about inmates, bond amounts, and court dates for people held at the Henrico County jail.

Henrico County Court System

Henrico County has a Circuit Court and a General District Court. The Circuit Court handles all felony cases, civil matters above $25,000, and appeals. The General District Court covers misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims. Both courts are at the Henrico County Government Center area on E Parham Road.

Criminal case data from both Henrico County courts is searchable online. The OCIS 2.0 system is Virginia's latest tool for case lookups and combines data from multiple court levels. You can also search the Circuit Court and General District Court databases separately. For certified copies of Henrico County court records, contact the Circuit Court Clerk at (804) 501-4202. Fees for certified copies follow Virginia Code Title 17.1.

Additional Henrico County Record Resources

The Henrico County Commonwealth's Attorney prosecutes criminal cases in the county. FOIA requests for prosecutor records go to Shannon Taylor at HenricoCAFOIA@henrico.gov. The VSP FOIA Portal handles records requests for the Virginia State Police. The Department of Criminal Justice Services publishes crime data and law enforcement standards.

The Virginia Judicial System Self-Help website has free forms and guides for people dealing with the court system. For the text of Virginia's public records law, visit the FOIA statutes page. The Virginia DMV maintains driving records, which are separate from police records but sometimes relevant to traffic-related cases in Henrico County.

Nearby Counties

Henrico County surrounds much of the City of Richmond in central Virginia. Neighboring counties each run their own police and court systems.