Buckingham County Recent Bookings

Buckingham County recent bookings are tracked by the Buckingham County Sheriff Office and held at the Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville. Buckingham County also hosts two state prisons, Buckingham Correctional Center and Dillwyn Correctional Center. This page shows you how to find a Buckingham County recent bookings record, who to call, and which free state tools to try if the local roster is down. Most adult bookings stay open under Virginia law.

Buckingham County Sheriff and Recent Bookings

The Buckingham County Sheriff Office sits in the lower level of the Buckingham County Courthouse Complex. The office handles property protection, complaints, civil papers, and court protection. Staff includes a sheriff, captain, three investigators, a field lieutenant, three sergeants, ten full-time deputies, and four full-time dispatchers. At least two officers are on duty at all times, with the rest on 24 hour call.

Every Buckingham County recent bookings record begins at intake. The booking clerk takes a photo, prints, and writes down the basic facts. The arresting deputy files the charge sheet. Once the file is set, the name lands on the Piedmont Regional Jail roster. From that point on, the file is part of the public Buckingham County recent bookings list under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Va. Code § 2.2-3700 et seq.

Deputies train at the Central Virginia Criminal Justice Training Center in Amherst. The training keeps the booking process in line with state rules.

Piedmont Regional Jail Roster

The Piedmont Regional Jail serves Buckingham County. The jail sits at 631 Industrial Park Road, PO Drawer 388, Farmville, VA 23901. The phone is 434-392-1601. Piedmont serves Amelia, Buckingham, Cumberland, Lunenburg, Nottoway, and Prince Edward counties. The jail is a minimum to high security facility and also contracts with the US Marshals Service and Culpeper County. Superintendent is Jerry R. Townsend.

The Piedmont Regional Jail Offender Lookup tool lets you search by name for current inmates. The tool is the fastest free way to check a Buckingham County recent bookings entry.

Buckingham County Sheriff Online

The image below shows the Buckingham County Sheriff Office page used to look up Buckingham County recent bookings online.

Use the Buckingham County site to find current phone and address info, FOIA contact, and links to the regional jail.

Piedmont Regional Jail Page

The image below shows the Piedmont Regional Jail page that serves Buckingham County recent bookings.

Piedmont Regional Jail is the main jail facility for Buckingham County and the surrounding Piedmont counties.

Piedmont Offender Lookup

The image below shows the Piedmont Regional Jail Offender Lookup tool used for Buckingham County recent bookings searches.

Use the offender lookup to search by name for current inmates from Buckingham County and the other Piedmont member counties.

State Prisons in Buckingham County

Buckingham Correctional Center is a security level 3 and 4 male facility at 1349 Correctional Center Road, Dillwyn, VA 23936. Phone is 434-391-5980. The facility has been a close custody male institution since the early 1980s and covers about 1,000 acres. Dillwyn Correctional Center is a security level 2 male facility next door, operational since mid 1993.

People in state custody at either Buckingham facility can be tracked through the VADOC inmate locator.

Buckingham County Court Records

After a Buckingham County recent bookings entry, the case moves to court. Most adult cases land in the General District Court or the Circuit Court in Buckingham. You can search for those by name on the Virginia OCIS court system or the General District Court Online Information System. Both tools are free.

Court files show the charge, the next hearing, the result, and any bond change. They are a good way to track a Buckingham County recent bookings case from intake through final ruling.

FOIA and Buckingham County Recent Bookings

Buckingham County recent bookings are public under the Virginia FOIA. Send written FOIA requests to the Buckingham County Sheriff or to the County Administrator at 13380 W. James Anderson Highway, PO Box 252, Buckingham, VA 23921-0252. The phone is 434-969-4242. The fax is 434-969-1638.

Some records are held back, including juvenile records and active investigation files. Active investigation files are exempt under Va. Code § 2.2-3706.

The Virginia FOIA Advisory Council has free sample letters and a hotline if a request gets denied. You can also use the Virginia State Police FOIA portal for state level files.

State and Federal Tools

VINElink lets you follow a person from Piedmont Regional Jail through the state system. For state custody, use the VADOC offender locator. For federal custody, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.

The Virginia State Police runs the Central Criminal Records Exchange and the Sex Offender Registry under Va. Code § 9.1-900. For free legal help, the Virginia State Bar runs a lawyer referral service. The Virginia Legal Aid site has self help guides. The Virginia Sheriffs Association directory has a current phone list.

What a Buckingham County Booking Sheet Shows

A Buckingham County recent bookings sheet covers the basic facts of an arrest. The sheet shows full name, date of birth, age, race, sex, height, and weight. It also shows the date and time of intake, the booking number, and the charge or charges. Bond amount, bond type, and the next court date are listed when the judge sets them. A mugshot is taken at intake and is part of the file.

The booking sheet is the first record in any Buckingham County recent bookings case. It is also the source for the daily roster Piedmont Regional Jail posts. If you need a copy, ask the Buckingham County Sheriff or the Piedmont Regional Jail records desk during business hours.

Free Buckingham County Recent Bookings Search

You do not have to pay for a Buckingham County recent bookings check. The Piedmont Regional Jail offender lookup is free. The County Administrator line at 434-969-4242 is free. The Virginia OCIS court system is free. VINElink alerts are free. Most third party sites that charge a fee for a basic name and charge are not needed.

For a free in person check, you can visit the Buckingham County Circuit Court clerk in Buckingham and ask to see the public docket. The clerk can show you a current case file at no charge. Bring a photo ID if you want a printed copy.

The Piedmont Regional Jail offender lookup tool is the fastest free way to find a current Buckingham County recent bookings entry. Stick with the regional jail, the court system, and VINE for the most reliable info.

Are Buckingham County Recent Bookings Public

Yes. Buckingham County recent bookings are public records. Anyone can ask the Buckingham County Sheriff or Piedmont Regional Jail for a current roster or booking sheet. The basic facts of an adult Buckingham County recent bookings entry stay open.

Nearby Counties

If your Buckingham County recent bookings search comes up empty, try a nearby county. People are sometimes booked across a county line.