Greene County Arrest Records

In Greene County, Virginia, arrest records refer to all information compiled during an arrest event. Such documents may contain the arrestee's legal name, fingerprints, physical features, crime description, and booking date.

Peace officers make arrests when there is sufficient evidence that an offender broke the law. In some instances, officers may apprehend persons to prevent a potential loss of life or property. Depending on the severity, officers may book and detain arrestees at the county jail.

Arresting agencies, like the county sheriff's office, are responsible for creating and keeping records of arrest events. The agencies may release the records to interested persons or entities.
Interested parties may also be able to locate arrest information in crime-related files maintained by other entities. For instance, Greene County court records may include arrest warrants, criminal charges, and bond information.

Are Arrest Records Public in Greene County?

Yes, most Greene County arrest records are accessible to the public. The Virginia Public Records Act empowers public members to obtain copies of public records from designated government entities. The entities may provide one or more options for the public to obtain records.

For example, the Greene County sheriff's office attends to in-person inquiries for arrest records at this location:

10005 Spotswood Trail
Stanardsville, VA 22973
Phone: (434) 985-2222
Fax: (434) 985-3373

However, government agencies may refuse public or unauthorized access to certain arrest information. Such documents are often exempted to prevent revealing information that may violate a person's privacy. Examples of exempt arrest records in Greene County include:

• Personal information of juvenile arrestees.
• Documents that reveal the identities of crime victims, complainants, and witnesses.
• Records that reveal the identities of undercover agents and missions.
• Records that are sealed or expunged under court orders.

Greene County Arrest Statistics

The Virginia Sheriff's Association collates arrest data from all law enforcement agencies in the state. Furthermore, it creates an annual statistics report from these data. Per the agency's report, Greene County's law enforcement agencies made 424 arrests in 2023.

In contrast, the Virginia Department of Corrections offers access to inmate statistics reports. According to the agency, the state's correctional centers housed a total of 22,849 inmates as of May 2025.

Find Greene County Arrest Records

Public members can find Greene County arrest records using government agencies' resources. For instance, you can locate arrest information in inmate records. Such records generally contain arrest information like the arrestee's name, aliases, physical description, crime, booking number, and bond amount.

Inquirers may use the Virginia Department of Corrections' inmate search database to find inmate records. The database offers arrest information regarding inmates serving time in state correctional centers. Inquirers must fill in the required search data to view records on the platform. The Federal Bureau of Prisons, via the inmate locator, also offers access to inmate records. To view records on the platform, inquirers must fill in the inmate's name or prison identification number.

Greene County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Greene County's arrest and criminal records provide information on criminal activities. However, they differ based on their content, implication, and custodial agency.

Based on content, arrest records only cover arrest-related details like the arrestee's personal information, criminal charges, and crime scene. However, criminal records contain information about an individual's criminal past. Interested parties may find arrest, court, and sentencing data in criminal records.

Different agencies also oversee the records. Arresting agencies, such as the county sheriff's office, are the custodians of arrest records. In contrast, the state police department has jurisdiction over criminal records. The agency creates criminal records by gathering crime-related information from other agencies.

Arrest records do not reveal if an arrestee was guilty of the charges. Thus, the records may not lead to negative implications like discrimination. However, convicted offenders may face negative consequences, especially if they were convicted of a violent or sex-related crime.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Greene County, arrest records are a permanent part of your public files until they are sealed or expunged. To expunge arrest records, you must fulfill the requirements before petitioning the circuit court.

Greene County Arrest Warrants

Greene County arrest warrants are court documents that empower arresting officers to detain persons suspected of breaking the law. The state law requires court magistrates or clerks to issue warrants after receiving a complaint from an arresting officer. The complaint must contain evidence that the defendant committed a crime.

Arrest warrants issued in Greene County must contain the following data:

• The defendant's full name, known aliases, body markings, or physical features.
• Criminal charges.
• A court statement that the defendant must be arrested.
• The warrant issuance date and location.
• The court official's signature.

Do Greene County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants have no expiration date. Warrants only become inactive when the defendant gets arrested or the court nullifies them. Note that the statute of limitations has no effect on the validity of an arrest warrant.

Expunge Greene County Arrest Records

Per Virginia Code § 19.2-39 2.1, you can expunge Greene County arrest records by petitioning the circuit court. The court may grant or deny the petition after considering different factors like the eligibility or moral conduct after the conviction.

Who is eligible to expunge arrest records in Greene County?

Under Chapter 23.1 of the Virginia Code, you can expunge arrest records under the following conditions:

• The charges were dismissed.
• You were acquitted by the court.
• You were arrested as a result of stolen or mistaken identity.

How to expunge Greene County arrest records?

You can expunge arrest records by using the following steps:

1. Create a petition that includes these details:
   1. Petitioner's full name and birth date and address as of the time of the arrest.
   2. Copy of the arrest warrant, indictment, or summons.
   3. Specific arrest charges or convictions that you want to expunge.
   4. Copy of your criminal record if you were convicted. You can obtain criminal records from the Virginia State Police's Central Criminal Records Exchange agency.
2. File the petition with the circuit court clerk's office at:
   22 Court Street
   Stanardsville, VA 22973
   Phone: (434) 985-5208
   Fax: (434) 985-6723