Buckingham County 24 Hour Booking

Buckingham County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Buckingham County Sheriff's Office in Central Virginia's Piedmont region. People arrested in Buckingham County are booked at the Piedmont Regional Jail, a shared facility serving multiple counties. Those records are public under Virginia law. You can search through the VADOC Inmate Locator, Virginia's courts portal, or by contacting the Sheriff's Office or jail directly.

Find Buckingham County 24 Hour Booking Records

The Buckingham County Sheriff's Office handles all arrests in the county. Once a person is arrested, they are transported to the Piedmont Regional Jail for booking and detention. Piedmont Regional Jail is a shared facility that serves Buckingham County and several neighboring jurisdictions. The jail maintains booking records for all people it houses, and those records are public documents under Virginia law.

To search for Buckingham County booking records, start with the Virginia Department of Corrections Inmate Locator. That tool covers state prison inmates. For local jail data, contact the Piedmont Regional Jail directly or reach the Sheriff's Office. Court records tied to Buckingham arrests are available through Virginia's court case information portal. Criminal cases in circuit court appear in the Circuit Court Online Case Information System.

For records not online, submit a written FOIA request to the Buckingham County Sheriff's Office. The office must respond within five working days. Include the full name of the person and the approximate date of arrest.

Because Buckingham County uses a regional jail, booking data may take 24 to 48 hours to appear in online court systems after an arrest.

Buckingham County Sheriff's Office

The Buckingham County Sheriff's Office is the only law enforcement agency in the county. Deputies patrol a large, largely rural area in the heart of Virginia's Piedmont. The office handles all patrol calls, criminal investigations, court security, and warrant service. When arrests are made, the Sheriff's Office transports the person to the Piedmont Regional Jail for booking and detention.

The Sheriff's Office is located at 1380 Dominion Road, Buckingham, VA 23921. The main phone number is (434) 969-1776. The office handles walk-in requests for records during normal business hours. For questions about someone currently in custody, call the Piedmont Regional Jail at (434) 392-5105. The jail is located in Farmville, Virginia, in neighboring Prince Edward County.

Buckingham County has no incorporated towns of significant size. The county seat, also called Buckingham, is a small community at the courthouse. The Sheriff's Office operates out of facilities near the courthouse and coordinates closely with regional partners because of the county's reliance on shared jail services.

The Virginia State Police maintain a presence in the Piedmont region and assist with major investigations. Drug task forces operating in the Southside Virginia area have also worked cases in Buckingham County. When state or federal agencies make arrests in the county, those cases may bypass the local sheriff and go directly to state or federal facilities, depending on the charges.

Buckingham County Booking Records Online

Virginia's court records portal at vacourts.gov gives public access to arrest and case information statewide, including Buckingham County cases.

The image above shows a booking records search interface used to find arrest data in Buckingham County. For the most current and official data, always check the VADOC Inmate Locator or contact the Buckingham County Sheriff's Office or Piedmont Regional Jail directly.

Your FOIA Rights in Buckingham County

Virginia law gives the public the right to access most arrest records. The key statute is Virginia Code § 2.2-3706, which sets out what law enforcement agencies must release. Under this law, agencies must disclose the identity of any adult who is arrested and charged, the status of that charge, and booking photos from initial intake. This is a mandatory release under state law.

Some records are exempt. Juvenile arrest records are not public. Medical and mental health information stays protected. Details of active investigations can be withheld if disclosure would damage the case. Information that might expose a confidential informant is also exempt. For most adult bookings in Buckingham County, the basic information is available to anyone who asks.

If the Sheriff's Office or the Piedmont Regional Jail denies your FOIA request, you can appeal to the Virginia Freedom of Information Advisory Council. They provide guidance and help resolve disputes. Agencies must respond within five working days. If more time is needed, they must notify you and have seven additional days to complete the response.

Any chronological listing of adult arrests in Buckingham County is a public record and must be released upon request.

Arrest and Booking Process in Buckingham County

Virginia's arrest process is governed by Virginia Code § 19.2-72, which covers how magistrates issue arrest warrants. A magistrate issues a warrant when a sworn complaint shows probable cause that a crime occurred. The warrant names the accused, describes the offense, and directs that the person be brought before a court. Virginia's magistrate system runs 24 hours a day every day of the year.

Once a Buckingham County deputy makes an arrest, the person is transported to the Piedmont Regional Jail in Farmville for booking. Jail staff confirm identity, take fingerprints and photos, complete a medical screening, and record all charges. After booking, the person appears before a magistrate who decides on bail. The magistrate weighs the severity of the offense, the person's community ties, and their prior record. Under Virginia Code § 19.2-82, anyone arrested without a warrant must be brought before a magistrate without unnecessary delay. This can happen in person or by two-way video link.

For minor offenses such as Class 3 or 4 misdemeanors, the deputy may issue a summons instead of making a full arrest. A summons is a written order to appear in court at a set date and time. It avoids the trip to Farmville and the full booking process. But if the officer thinks the person will not appear or poses a risk, a custodial arrest can still happen even for minor charges.

Drug offenses, DUI, and domestic incidents are among the most common arrest types in Buckingham County. The county's location along U.S. Route 60 means some arrests also involve highway-related offenses and vehicle stops.

Buckingham County Court Records and Case Lookup

After booking, criminal cases in Buckingham County go through the court system. Misdemeanors go to General District Court. Felonies go to Circuit Court. Court records are public but separate from booking records. Booking records cover the initial arrest. Court records track what happens after charges are filed.

Search Buckingham County court records through Virginia's Circuit Court Online Case Information System. This tool covers 117 of Virginia's 120 circuit courts. Search by name, case number, or hearing date. Use "CR" as a prefix for criminal cases. The system shows charges, party names, hearing dates, and current case status. Data is updated in real time.

You can also use Virginia Courts Online and the statewide case information portal. Both are free and do not require a login. Check both the circuit court and district court systems if you are unsure which court handled a specific case.

Buckingham County Circuit Court is located at the courthouse in Buckingham. The Circuit Court Clerk handles certified copies of court records for a fee. Walk-in requests are accepted during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.

Sealing and Expungement of Buckingham County Booking Records

Virginia passed major record sealing legislation that takes effect July 1, 2026. Under the new law, roughly 90% of all misdemeanors and close to two-thirds of Class 5 and 6 felonies become eligible for sealing. For details on how this affects Buckingham County residents, the Justice Forward Virginia Foundation has a complete guide on who qualifies and how to apply.

Automatic sealing will apply to certain categories of offenses, including misdemeanor larceny, trespass, concealment, and disorderly conduct. A person must have gone seven years without a new conviction to qualify. Marijuana possession records will be automatically sealed regardless of case outcome. Starting in July 2026, petition-based sealing will cover a wider set of records, and no filing fees or fingerprint cards will be required.

If you believe a Buckingham County record should be sealed or expunged under current law, you can file a petition with the Circuit Court now. The process still requires paperwork and a court hearing. Cases that were dismissed or resulted in acquittal are generally eligible for expungement under existing rules. Conviction records fall under the new 2026 provisions once they take effect.

Buckingham County residents who need help with expungement or sealing can contact Central Virginia Legal Aid Society or the Piedmont Legal Aid office for guidance and possible free assistance based on income.

Nearby Counties

Buckingham County is in the Piedmont region and shares borders with several Central Virginia counties.