King William County Police Records
King William County police records come from the Sheriff's Office, an accredited agency led by Sheriff Jeffrey Walton. The county uses an online portal for FOIA requests through most departments. Records covered include arrest logs, daily incident reports, and criminal case files. This page lays out the contacts, fees, and timelines you need.
County Seat: King William
FOIA Response Time: 5 working days (12 with extension)
State Background Check: $15 via VSP Form SP-167
Circuit Court: 9th Judicial Circuit
Sheriff's Office Contact
| Office | King William County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Sheriff | Jeffrey Walton (Accredited) |
| Address | 351 Courthouse Lane, King William, VA 23086 |
| Phone | (804) 769-0911 |
| FOIA Officer | Clerk to the Board of Supervisors, (804) 769-4901 |
| Online Portal | FOIA Request System |
How to Request King William County Police Records
King William County wants most FOIA requests submitted through its online portal. The Sheriff's Office, Commissioner of Revenue, and Treasurer all use the same system. The Clerk to the Board of Supervisors serves as the county FOIA Officer. The Circuit Court Clerk and Commonwealth's Attorney handle their own requests through separate contacts.
Under Va. Code § 2.2-3700, the county must respond in five working days. The deadline can be extended by seven days when needed. Criminal investigative files allow up to 65 working days under § 2.2-3706. Identify the records you want with reasonable specificity. Names, dates, and case numbers help.
Fees are reasonable. Staff time is free for the first 30 minutes. Black-and-white copies on 8.5x11 paper are free for the first 4 pages, then $0.03 per page. Color copies are $0.06 per page after the free four. Larger 11x17 sheets run $0.06 each after two free. A 32GB thumb drive costs $5.00. If the estimate tops $200, the county may ask for a deposit.
King William County Criminal Records Access
Felony incident information is public. You get the basic facts: what happened, when and where, who responded, and what was lost. Adult mugshots are public too. Active investigative files can be held back. So can witness statements tied to open cases.
The Sheriff's Office publishes some daily activity. Crime statistics and accreditation reports are also public on request. Juvenile records remain sealed under separate state law.
Note: The first 30 minutes of staff time and the first 4 pages of black-and-white copies are free in King William County.
King William County Court Records
The King William County Circuit Court handles felony trials, civil cases over $25,000, and family law matters. The court is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit. Criminal court files often include charging documents, hearings, and final orders.
Search Virginia court cases free online. The Circuit Court Case Information System covers civil and criminal cases statewide. The General District Court system handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, and felony preliminary hearings.
Clerk's office copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies add $2.00 per document.
Virginia State Police Criminal History
The Virginia State Police Central Criminal Records Exchange runs the statewide database. Submit Form SP-167 with a $15 fee. The form must be notarized. Processing takes 12 to 15 business days. The report lists all Virginia arrests, pending charges, dismissals, and convictions.
A combined criminal and sex offender check costs $20. The Sex Offender Registry is free to search online. National checks for paid jobs use Form SP-325 at $27. Volunteer checks cost $20.
Police Records Privacy and Expungement
Criminal history sharing is set by Va. Code § 19.2-389. Over 50 types of agencies and groups can get records. People can always get their own records too.
Expungement petitions go to the King William Circuit Court under § 19.2-392.2. Only dismissed cases or acquittals qualify. The Commonwealth's Attorney must be served and can object.
Other King William County Police Record Sources
Crash reports come from the Virginia DMV at $8 per copy. Use Form CRD 93 by mail or visit a DMV office. The Department of Corrections Offender Locator shows current state inmates. The Department of Criminal Justice Services oversees law enforcement training and victim help statewide.
King William County uses Virginia's online court tools for case lookups.
The county FOIA system processes most departments through one online form.
King William County Daily Incident Logs
The King William County Sheriff's Office keeps a daily log of calls and arrests. The log lists case numbers, time of call, type of call, and the unit that took it. This is a public record under Virginia FOIA. Ask the records clerk for a copy by date range. Most agencies will email it for free if it is already in digital form.
Arrest reports name the person, age, charge, booking date, and bond. The full case file may stay closed while the case is open. Police investigative files are set out in Va. Code § 2.2-3706.1. The sheriff has up to 65 working days to act on a request for a closed criminal investigative file. Active files can be held back in full.
The 911 dispatch logs and CAD records are also public. Audio tapes from open cases may be withheld. Once the case ends, the audio is open. Fees for 911 audio run by the minute of recording, plus media cost.
Statewide King William County Records Tools
The Central Criminal Records Exchange, run by the Virginia State Police, is the state's main rap sheet. King William County feeds every fingerprintable arrest into the CCRE within days. To pull a state level criminal history, file Form SP-167. The fee is $15 and the form must be notarized. Most reports come back in 12 to 15 working days.
The Online Case Information System, OCIS 2.0, is the state court search portal. It is free. Search by name, case number, or date. The tool covers circuit, general district, and juvenile and domestic relations cases for King William County and the rest of the state. Results show charge, court date, and case status.
The Virginia Sex Offender Registry runs under Va. Code § 9.1-902. Search by name, ZIP, or county. King William County offenders show up with photos, address, and offense type. The registry is free and open to all members of the public.
Juvenile and Expungement Rules
Juvenile records in King William County are not open to the general public. Access rules sit in Va. Code § 16.1-301. The child, the parent, the attorney, and certain state agencies can view the file. The clerk of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court holds these records and will not give them out without a court order.
Some juvenile felony cases are open if the child was 14 or older at the time of the act. The court file in those cases may show up in the public system. Most other juvenile files stay sealed.
Adult expungement runs through the King William County Circuit Court. The law is Va. Code § 19.2-392.2. Only dismissed charges, nolle prosequi outcomes, or full acquittals qualify. A guilty plea does not. The petition fee is $84. The Commonwealth's Attorney is served and can object at the hearing.
Tips for King William County FOIA Filings
Keep your ask short and clear. Name the date, the report number if you have it, and the kind of file you want. Vague asks slow the search and raise the fee. Most King William County offices bill staff time by the 15-minute block at the rate of the lowest paid clerk who can do the work.
Ask for a cost estimate up front. If the work may top $200, the county can ask for a deposit before they start. Get the cost in writing. You can also ask to inspect files in person at no copy fee. The county will set a time and place for the review at the courthouse or sheriff's office.
If your request is denied, ask for the legal cite. The denial letter must name a section of the code. Common cites are § 2.2-3705.1 for personnel files and § 2.2-3706 for police files. You can then call the Virginia FOIA Council at 1-866-448-4100 for free help, or file a petition in the King William County Circuit Court.
Note: Always keep a copy of your request and the reply. Dates matter if the matter ends up in court.