Culpeper County Arrest Records

In Culpeper County, Virginia, law enforcement officers who witness criminal activities make arrests. The law also empowers law officers to arrest offenders if there is evidence of criminal acts or the courts issue arrest warrants.

The local law enforcement agencies, such as the Culpeper County Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police, generate Culpeper County arrest records when they detain individuals for various arrestable offenses. They may incarcerate these arrestees at the Culpeper County Jail or transfer state convicts to the Central Virginia Regional Jail (CVRJ).

Culpeper County arrest records are accessible as part of Culpeper County court records if they are part of criminal trial documents.

Are Arrest Records Public in Culpeper County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Culpeper County. The Virginia Freedom of Information Act grants public access to arrest records within Virginia State. However, not all Culpeper County arrest records are publicly accessible. For instance, the public cannot access Culpeper County arrest records that relate to:

• Juveniles
• Sealed or expunged records
• Ongoing law enforcement or judicial investigations
• Law enforcement tactics.

Also, arrest records that pose security risks or expose personally identifying information are not public. Accessing Culpeper County-exempted arrest records may require legal authorization.

Culpeper County Arrest Statistics

In 2023, Law enforcement agencies participating in the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) program arrested 1,869 individuals for various offenses within Culpeper County. Although the above figure is less than the 2,111 arrests in 2022, there was an increasing trend between 2020 and 2023.

Between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023, over 7,000 were arrested in Culpeper County. Between 2020 and 2023, DUIs, simple assaults, and drug/narcotic violations were the most consistent arrestable offenses in Culpeper County. The table below outlines the arrest statistics for various crimes between January 1, 2020, and December 31, 2023.

Culpeper County Arrest Statistics 2020 - 2024

Data Source: FBI Crime Statistics.

Find Culpeper County Arrest Records

There are several options for a Culpeper County arrest records search. Culpeper County arrest records are accessible as part of Culpeper County court records or criminal records. Hence, individuals with Culpeper County arrest records should:

• Call or visit the Culpeper County Clerk of Court Office at:

Culpeper County Clerk of Court Office
135 West Cameron Street,
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: (540) 727-3438

• Log into the Virginia Judiciary Online Case Information System 2.0 Portal and search for Culpeper County arrest records through criminal records
• Visit or call the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office at:

Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office
14023 Public Safety Court
Culpeper, VA 22701
Phone: (540) 727-7900

Also, authorized entities can request access to Culpeper County arrest records through the Virginia Criminal History Record Check.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information may remain on a record indefinitely unless the court seals or expunges it. Virginia Code § 19.2-392.2 grants individuals who fulfill the eligibility requirements the right to petition the courts to expunge Culpeper County arrest records.

Culpeper County Arrest Warrants

Arrest warrants are court-issued documents that authorize law enforcement to take individuals into custody.

If law enforcement agencies provide evidence of criminal acts, the Culpeper County Circuit, General District, or Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court may issue arrest warrants.

Generally, an arrest warrant contains the following information:

• Full name, aliases, and physical description of the subject
• Details of the offense and the legal statute allegedly violated
• A statement authorizing law enforcement to take the subject into custody
• Geographical areas where the arrest warrant is valid
• Statement of probable cause
• Name, title, and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Date of issuance of the warrant
• Instructions to law enforcement on how to execute the warrant
• Directives to law enforcement on how to return the warrant.

Do Culpeper County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Culpeper County arrest records do not expire. In Culpeper County and the rest of the United States, arrest records remain active until law enforcement apprehends the subjects. However, the courts may quash the warrants in light of new evidence. Also, Culpeper County arrest warrants become inactive upon the demise of the wanted individuals.