Chesapeake Recent Bookings Search

Chesapeake recent bookings are kept by the Chesapeake Police Department and the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office. When a person is taken in by city officers, the booking is logged at the Central Records Unit and then the inmate is moved to the Chesapeake City Jail. You can search Chesapeake recent bookings by name through the sheriff's online tool, the state court case search, or a city FOIA request. This page shows you where to look first, what is on a booking sheet, and how to find a name fast in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Chesapeake Police Recent Bookings

The Chesapeake Police Department keeps the city arrest records. The Central Records Unit sits at 304 Albemarle Drive. Call 757-382-6387 for help with a recent booking by name. The email is CPDRecords@cityofchesapeake.net. The city has five police precincts spread across this large city. The First Precinct is at 757-382-6556. The Second Precinct is at 757-382-1500. The Third is at 757-673-0498. The Fourth is at 757-382-3520. The Fifth is at 757-410-0582.

The city saw about 886 violent crimes and 4,525 property crimes in 2024. These all show up on the daily booking log. The city also has a Citizen's Online Reporting System for some non emergency reports. Read more on the city site at cityofchesapeake.net.

For Chesapeake, no local image is on file in our archive. The image below is from the state pool and shows the Virginia Judicial System case search, which is the main online tool for finding a Chesapeake court case after a recent booking. Read more on the Virginia OCIS site.

From this page you can search by name in the Chesapeake Circuit Court for any case opened after a city booking.

Chesapeake City Jail Roster

The Chesapeake City Jail is run by the Chesapeake Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's site has an online inmate lookup. You can search by name, subject number, booking number, booking date, or housing facility. There is also an "in custody" filter to weed out released inmates.

Call 757-382-6159 for bookings and releases. The sheriff records line is 757-382-2883. Once a person is on the jail roster you will see the booking date, the charges, the bond, and the next court date if it has been set. Bond hearings happen in the magistrate office right after intake. A person held without bond should ask for a bond hearing right away.

Some Chesapeake bookings end up in state custody after sentencing. For state inmates use the Virginia Department of Corrections inmate locator. The VADOC tool covers more than 30,000 state inmates and refreshes twice a day.

Chesapeake Court Records

After a recent booking the case moves to a Chesapeake court. Felonies go to the Chesapeake Circuit Court. Misdemeanors and traffic cases go to the Chesapeake General District Court. Juvenile cases go to the J&DR Court. New cases show up in the state court case search within a day or two of the booking. Search by name on OCIS 2.0 for circuit court cases or on the general district court system for misdemeanors and traffic.

OCIS is free and works any time. Pick the court name from the dropdown. Enter the full last name and the first name. You will see the case number, the judge, the charges, and the next hearing date. Juvenile cases are not online and adoption files are sealed.

The Clerk of Circuit Court keeps records of deeds, mortgages, liens, and judgments. Records research and copies are available at the clerk office. Bring a photo ID and the case number if you have it.

Chesapeake FOIA Requests

Most Chesapeake recent bookings records are public under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Virginia Code § 2.2-3700 et seq. You do not need a reason. The city must reply within 5 working days. They can extend up to 12 working days if needed.

The Chesapeake FOIA Officer is Monica Wilburn. Email FOIA@cityofchesapeake.net or call 757-382-6166. The fax line is 757-382-6507. Mail goes to the Office of the City Manager, 306 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322. The city also runs a FOIA portal online.

Some details are pulled before the record goes out. Juvenile records are sealed. Active investigation files are held back. Names of victims and witnesses can be redacted under Virginia Code § 2.2-3706. The basic name, charge, and intake date stay open. The cost is the actual cost of the work, with a deposit if the cost is over $200.

State and Federal Chesapeake Bookings

The Virginia State Police is the central keeper of criminal history. You can ask for your own record on Form SP-167 for a $15 fee. The form must be notarized and mailed to Richmond. See the Virginia State Police criminal records page for the form.

Some Chesapeake bookings end up in federal custody. Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator to find a person held by the BOP. Results show the current site and the projected release date.

VINElink is a free national tool that lets you track a person in jail or prison. Sign up for a phone, email, or text alert when a person is moved or set free. Visit vinelink.com or call the Virginia VINE line at 800-467-4943. The Virginia FOIA Advisory Council has free sample request letters and a hotline at 866-448-4100.

For free legal help, the Virginia State Bar runs a lawyer referral line. See vsb.org for a referral. Free civil legal aid is at Virginia Legal Aid.

Chesapeake Booking Sheet Details

A Chesapeake recent booking sheet has the same core info no matter which office takes it. The top of the sheet has the full name, the date of birth, and the booking date and time. Next is the arresting officer name and badge. Then a list of the charges with the code section for each. The bond amount and the bond type sit near the bottom. The next court date is added once the magistrate sets it.

The mugshot is paired with the sheet at intake. Some Chesapeake bookings sheets also list the height, the weight, the eye color, and the hair color. A scar or tattoo note is added if it shows. The Chesapeake City Jail keeps the sheet on file as long as state law allows. A copy can be pulled by FOIA after a case is closed.

The arresting agency is almost always the Chesapeake Police for a city booking. State Police bookings inside the city limits go through the same intake but list the trooper as the officer. Federal arrests use a different sheet and a federal magistrate sets bond at the U.S. District Court. Most Chesapeake recent bookings stay in the local system from start to finish.

Knowing what is on the sheet helps you ask the right question at the records desk. Have the full name and a date of birth ready before you call. The records clerk can find a booking faster with both.

Are Chesapeake Bookings Public

Yes. Chesapeake recent bookings, jail rosters, and arrest logs are public records. The Virginia FOIA backs this up. Anyone can ask the Chesapeake Police or the sheriff for a current roster or a booking sheet. Most of the data is online so you do not have to file a paper request.

Some details are kept back. Social security numbers, home addresses of victims, and any info about minors are not released. A judge can also seal a record in rare cases. But the basic name, charge, intake date, and bond status of an adult booking are open.

Nearby Recent Bookings Pages

Other nearby Virginia cities and counties also have recent bookings pages on this site.