Leesburg 24 Hour Booking Records

Leesburg 24 hour booking records are processed by the Leesburg Police Department, with detainees held at Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, the shared facility for Leesburg and Loudoun County. Search current inmate data below or contact the detention center directly.

Find Leesburg Booking Records

Leesburg is the county seat of Loudoun County, one of the fastest-growing counties in Virginia and in the entire country. Unlike some Virginia cities, Leesburg is an incorporated town that operates within Loudoun County rather than as an independent city. That means it shares county services, including the county jail. The Leesburg Police Department handles policing within town limits, and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office covers the rest of the county.

When someone is arrested in Leesburg by town police, they go through the booking process and are then held at Loudoun County Adult Detention Center. That facility serves all of Loudoun County, including Leesburg. It is run by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office also has law enforcement jurisdiction throughout the county, including in Leesburg itself in some circumstances.

To find booking records, start with the VADOC Inmate Locator for people who have been sent to state custody. For local detention center data, contact the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center or the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office directly. Court records are free to search through Virginia's court case information portal and the Circuit Court Online Case Information System.

Leesburg Police Department

The Leesburg Police Department handles law enforcement inside the town of Leesburg. Officers patrol town streets and respond to calls around the clock. When an arrest is made, officers carry out the booking process. This means recording identity, taking photos and fingerprints, and documenting all charges. The booking record is a public document as soon as it is created.

Under Virginia Code § 2.2-3706, the Leesburg Police Department must release the name of any adult arrested and charged, the charges filed, and any booking photographs. These are mandatory disclosures under Virginia law. You can request arrest records from the department's records unit in person, by phone, or by written request. Include the person's full name and approximate arrest date. The department must respond within five working days.

The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office also has jurisdiction throughout the county and may arrest people in Leesburg related to warrants or county-wide investigations. Sheriff's Office records are kept separately from town police records but follow the same FOIA rules.

Loudoun County Adult Detention Center

Loudoun County Adult Detention Center is the jail facility for Leesburg and all of Loudoun County. It is operated by the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. The facility holds people who are awaiting trial and those serving shorter sentences. After a Leesburg arrest, detainees are transferred here once booking is complete.

To find out if someone is currently at Loudoun County Adult Detention Center, contact the facility or the Sheriff's Office. Staff can confirm custody status and may be able to share basic hearing information. Visitation rules and schedules are set by the Sheriff's Office and can change, so verify current policies before going in person.

When a person is sentenced to more than 12 months, they move out of the county jail and into a Virginia Department of Corrections facility. At that point, the VADOC Inmate Locator is the right tool to track their location. The locator is updated regularly and covers all state prisons statewide.

Leesburg Court Records and Case Lookup

Because Leesburg is a town within Loudoun County, it uses the Loudoun County court system. The Loudoun County General District Court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases. The Loudoun County Circuit Court handles felonies. Both courts are based in Leesburg, since it is the county seat, which means going to court in Leesburg covers all of Loudoun County's criminal cases as well.

To search Loudoun County criminal case records, use the Virginia Circuit Court Online Case Information System. Search by name or case number. Criminal case numbers carry the "CR" prefix. Results show party names, charges, hearing dates, and current case status. For General District Court records covering misdemeanors and traffic offenses, use the statewide case information portal at vacourts.gov. Both tools are free with no account needed.

Certified copies of Loudoun court records can be obtained from the Clerk of Circuit Court. Walk-in service and mail requests are both accepted. Fees apply for certified copies, while plain copies are generally less expensive.

Note: Since Leesburg is in Loudoun County and not an independent city, its court records appear under Loudoun County in the state's online systems.

Your FOIA Rights in Leesburg

Virginia law gives the public the right to access most arrest records. The key statute is Virginia Code § 2.2-3706. Under this law, both the Leesburg Police Department and the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office must release the name of any adult arrested and charged, the charges filed, and booking photographs. These disclosures are mandatory. Agencies cannot refuse them.

Some records are protected by law. Juvenile arrest records are not public. Medical information stays private. Details from active investigations that could harm the case or expose informants may be withheld. But basic adult booking data is available to anyone who asks. A written log of arrests is a public document and must be released on request. Agencies must respond to FOIA requests within five working days. If more time is needed, they must notify you within that window and may have up to seven more days.

If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council. Their guidance is free and available to any resident or member of the public who has been denied access to records that should be public.

Arrest and Booking Process in Leesburg

Arrests in Leesburg follow Virginia law, including Virginia Code § 19.2-72, which covers how magistrates issue warrants. A sworn complaint showing probable cause is required. Virginia's magistrate system runs 24 hours a day, so warrants can be issued and bail hearings held at any hour. There is always a magistrate available, which means no one sits in limbo waiting for office hours to open.

Once an officer makes an arrest in Leesburg, booking starts right away. Identity is confirmed, photos and fingerprints are taken, all charges are recorded, and a medical screening is completed. After booking, the person sees a magistrate who decides on bail. The magistrate considers the charges, the person's past record, and ties to the community. People who post bail are released. Those who can't are held at Loudoun County Adult Detention Center until their court date.

For low-level offenses, officers may issue a summons instead of a full custodial arrest. The person gets a written notice to appear in court and is not taken to jail at all. This is common for minor traffic violations and some Class 3 and 4 misdemeanors. But if there is a reason to think the person won't show up for court or poses a risk, a full arrest can still be made.

Sealing and Expungement of Leesburg Booking Records

Virginia's major record sealing law takes effect July 1, 2026. Under this law, about 90% of misdemeanor convictions and a large portion of Class 5 and 6 felonies will become eligible for sealing. This applies to people arrested or convicted in Leesburg and Loudoun County. For details on who qualifies and how to apply, the Justice Forward Virginia Foundation has an up-to-date guide.

Automatic sealing will cover specific misdemeanor categories like marijuana possession, trespass, disorderly conduct, and concealment. The person must have no new convictions for seven years after the original conviction for automatic sealing to kick in. Petition-based sealing will also expand after July 2026, and no filing fees or fingerprint cards will be required at that point. This makes the process more accessible for people who can't afford the current costs.

Under current law, if your Leesburg case was dismissed or you were found not guilty, you can file for expungement now through the Loudoun County Circuit Court in Leesburg. Convictions must wait for the 2026 rules in most cases. Contact a legal aid organization in Northern Virginia for guidance specific to your situation.

Nearby Cities

Leesburg is in Northern Virginia, close to several other Virginia independent cities. Manassas and Manassas Park are to the south. Fairfax and Falls Church are to the east. Winchester is to the west on I-81. Manassas, Manassas Park, Fairfax, and Falls Church do not currently have pages on this site.