Virginia criminal records are available through numerous resources that are provided by the state and local governments as well as the various law enforcement agencies of the state.  These records are kept in criminal records databases that have been established by law enforcement agencies.  These are often shared with other states and the court system.  Below you will find several resources that you may use to assist you in obtaining criminal records.

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Virginia Department of Corrections - Office Information

The Library of Virginia- Research Guides, Search Collections, Programs and Projects

Virginia Secretary of Public Safety - Alcoholic beverage control, Parole Board, State Police, Veterans Services, and contact information.

Virginia Sex Offender Registry - Search the sex offender registry

Virginia Courts - Information on all Virginia Courts

Virginia Courts - Pay Traffic Tickets Online

Virginia Parole Board - Information on the Parole Board and their Services

Virginia Board of Corrections - Powers and Duties of the Board

Virginia Inmate Locator - In state only.

Virginia Offender Management - Overview and Intake into the Correction System

Virginia Inmate Information & Records - Information that is available to the public.

Virginia Secretary of Public Safety - Information on the office.

Virginia State Police - Information on the agency.

Virginia State Police - Criminal Record Check

Virginia State Police - Forms and Publications

Virginia State Police - Criminal Justice Information Services Division

Virginia State Police - Most Wanted

Virginia Department of Corrections - Offender Information and Inmate Locator

Virginia Department of Corrections - Downloadable Forms

Virginia Department of Corrections - Inmate Status Information System

U.S. Department of Justice - Office of Justice Programs - Virginia

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Norfolk Office

Federal Bureau of Investigation - Richmond Office

Virginia State Bar - Criminal Law Section