Floyd County Arrest Records Search

Floyd County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in Floyd, Virginia, and can be searched through the Virginia Courts Case Information System, in-person visits to the courthouse, or written requests to county agencies. This guide covers where to find arrest records in Floyd County, how the court system works, what is available under Virginia's public records law, and how to request expungement if you qualify.

Floyd County Sheriff's Office

The Floyd County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in the county. It handles arrests made in Floyd County and maintains booking records at the county jail. The Sheriff's Office is your first stop for local arrest information. Staff can tell you whether someone was arrested, what charges were filed, and when the arrest took place.

Submit your request in person or by mail. Include the person's full name, the approximate arrest date, and any case number if you have it. Requests are handled during regular business hours. Some records may need a formal written request under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act. Copy fees may apply depending on the type and volume of records requested.

The Sheriff's Office can confirm whether someone is currently in custody. For a complete statewide criminal history, you will need the Virginia State Police CARE system. The office can direct you to the right forms if you need a certified record search.

How to Search Floyd County Arrest Records

The free option is the Virginia Courts Case Information System at vacourts.gov. This statewide tool covers both Circuit Court and General District Court records. Search by name or case number to see charges, dates, and case outcomes. No fee or account is needed.

For certified criminal history records, use the Virginia State Police CARE system. Complete form SP-167 and mail it with a $15 fee to VSP in Richmond. Include notarized consent for anyone other than yourself. Processing typically takes 15 business days. Full details are at vsp.virginia.gov.

For someone held in a Virginia state correctional facility, use the VADOC Offender Locator. For someone at the Floyd County jail, call or visit the Sheriff's Office directly.

In-person searches are available at the courthouse. Go to the Circuit Court or General District Court in Floyd and ask the clerk for records. Public access terminals are available during business hours. Bring a photo ID and any details you have about the case.

Sealed, expunged, and juvenile records will not show up in searches. Active investigations may be withheld. The VSP CARE system provides the most thorough statewide criminal history check available.

Floyd County Court Records

Floyd County has both a Circuit Court and a General District Court, both located in Floyd, the county seat. Each court covers different types of criminal cases.

The Circuit Court handles felony cases, trials, and sentencing. It also hears appeals from the General District Court. If a person was charged with a felony in Floyd County, the case record is at the Circuit Court. You can search online or visit the clerk's office for certified copies of court orders and judgments.

The General District Court handles misdemeanor charges, traffic offenses, and preliminary felony hearings. Both courts are searchable through the Virginia Judiciary case search tool. Under Virginia Code § 19.2-389, all criminal history records are maintained centrally by the Virginia State Police through the Central Criminal Records Exchange.

To get paper copies of case files, visit the clerk's office in person. The clerk can explain the per-page copy fee and accepted payment methods. Records that are not sealed or expunged are generally open to the public.

FOIA and Public Access in Floyd County

Virginia's Freedom of Information Act at § 2.2-3704 gives you the right to request government records including arrest records. All public records are presumed open unless an exemption applies. The Floyd County Sheriff's Office and court clerks must respond within five working days of receiving a request.

Submit a written request to the records custodian. You don't need to state why you want the records. Describe them clearly enough for staff to locate them. Include the person's name, approximate dates, and type of record. Agencies can charge actual fees for copies and staff time, but cannot add charges beyond that.

The identity of arrested persons and charges against them are public under Virginia law. Active criminal investigations are exempt. Juvenile records are confidential. If a request is expected to cost more than $200, the office may require a deposit first. For FOIA help, contact the FOIA Advisory Council at (804) 698-1810.

Expungement of Floyd County Arrest Records

Under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.2, you may petition to have certain arrest records expunged if you were acquitted, if charges were dismissed or nolle prosequi, or if you were arrested but not charged and the record is inaccurate or misleading. An absolute pardon after wrongful conviction can also qualify.

Virginia generally does not allow expungement of convictions. New laws taking effect July 2025 create an automatic sealing path for certain misdemeanor and felony convictions after applicable waiting periods. This is a separate process from traditional expungement.

To file in Floyd County, petition the Circuit Court in Floyd. Describe the arrest and state the legal basis for sealing it. Submit fingerprints through the Virginia State Police. The Commonwealth's Attorney receives a copy and may oppose. If contested, a hearing is held. Filing fees apply at the clerk's office. The full statute is at the Virginia General Assembly's code search tool.

Floyd County Sheriff's Office

Cities and Towns in Floyd County

Floyd County is a rural county in the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia. The county seat is Floyd. There are no independent cities within Floyd County. All criminal cases in the county go through the Floyd County court system in the town of Floyd.

Nearby Counties

Floyd County is in the Blue Ridge region of southwest Virginia. Make sure you are looking in the right county for the case you are researching.