Find Criminal History in Botetourt County

Botetourt County criminal history records are maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk and the General District Court in Fincastle. The Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records and incident reports. This page outlines how to access those records, which offices to contact, and what online search tools cover Botetourt County.

Botetourt County Circuit Court

The Botetourt County Circuit Court is part of the 25th Judicial Circuit of Virginia. The Clerk of Court is Hon. Tommy L. Moore. Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday through Friday. The court's mailing address is P.O. Box 219, Courthouse, Main Street, Fincastle, VA 24090. Phone: (540) 473-8274. Fax: (540) 473-8209. The Circuit Court serves as the court of record for all felony criminal cases, major civil suits, and other significant judicial proceedings in Botetourt County.

Felony criminal records in Botetourt County are kept at the Circuit Court. This includes grand jury indictments, arraignment records, plea agreements, trial orders, conviction records, and sentencing orders. The clerk's office provides public access to these files during regular business hours. You can review them in person or request copies. Certified copies require a per-page fee. The Botetourt Circuit Court page on vacourts.gov has current contact details.

The Botetourt Circuit Court page lists the clerk's contact information, office hours, and mailing address for the court that handles felony criminal cases in Botetourt County.

General District Court in Botetourt County

The Botetourt General District Court operates in the 25th Judicial District. The Clerk of Court is Lisa Michelle Browning. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The court is located at 20 E. Back Street, Suite A, P.O. Box 858, Fincastle, VA 24090. Phone: (540) 928-2270. Fax: (540) 473-8344. This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felonies before they move to the Circuit Court.

Misdemeanor criminal records in Botetourt County are held here. If you need to look up a Class 1 or Class 2 misdemeanor conviction, a traffic offense, or the result of a preliminary hearing, contact this court or search online. The Botetourt General District Court page lists current contact details. You can also use the statewide General District Court search system to find case records online.

The Botetourt General District Court page on vacourts.gov has clerk name, phone, fax, and the court's physical address in Fincastle.

Botetourt County Sheriff's Office

The Botetourt County Sheriff's Office is accredited through the Virginia Law Enforcement Professional Standards Commission. The force includes 69 trained officers. The office provides police protection for the entire county, including the incorporated towns of Fincastle, Troutville, and Buchanan. It handles patrol, criminal investigations, courthouse security, and civil process service. The Sheriff's Office is located at 205 North Roanoke Street, Fincastle, VA 24090. Phone: 540-928-2200. The Botetourt County Jail is at the same address: 540-473-8230. Animal Control: 540-928-2200. The E911 non-emergency line is 540-473-8631.

The Sheriff's Office runs an online tool called Citizen Connect. This platform gives the public access to information on outstanding criminal warrants, accident reports, incident reports, and anonymous crime tip submissions. You can reach Citizen Connect through the Botetourt Sheriff's Office website. This is a useful first step if you need to check on an arrest or incident in Botetourt County without making an in-person visit.

The Botetourt Sheriff's Office website hosts the Citizen Connect tool, which provides public access to warrant information, incident reports, and anonymous crime reporting.

Note: For FOIA requests to the Botetourt Sheriff's Office, contact the office at 540-928-2200 to ask about the submission process and required forms.

Search Criminal History in Botetourt County

Botetourt County criminal history can be searched online through Virginia's court information systems. The Virginia Circuit Court Online Case Information System covers felony cases from all Circuit Courts including Botetourt County. Search by name to find charge details, filing dates, and dispositions. Records go back to early 2009.

For misdemeanor and traffic cases from the General District Court, use the Virginia General District Court Online Case Information System. This covers General District Courts statewide. You must agree to the terms before searching. The tool shows basic case status and hearing information. It is a starting point -- for official records or certified copies, contact the court directly.

The Virginia Courts Case Information portal links to both systems and is a good starting place for any records search. All three tools are free to use and require no account or login.

Virginia State Police Criminal Record Checks

Statewide criminal history record checks are handled by the Virginia State Police. Submit Form SP-167 to the CARE office in Richmond to request a name-based check. The process is governed by Virginia Code § 19.2-389. You can request your own record. Results draw from court dispositions reported statewide, including Botetourt County cases. This is a broad check and may not capture every local arrest or very recent case -- contact the court clerk for a complete record.

VADOC Inmate Locator

The Virginia Department of Corrections maintains an Inmate Locator for people held in state correctional facilities. If someone from Botetourt County is serving a state prison sentence, you can search by name or offender ID to find their facility, sentence length, and projected release date. This tool does not cover the Botetourt County Jail. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 540-473-8230 for local jail inquiries.

Criminal Records Access in Botetourt County

Court records in Botetourt County are open to the public under Virginia Code §§ 16.1-69.54:1 and 17.1-208. This means you can review case dockets, charge descriptions, and court orders at the Circuit Court or General District Court during business hours. No special authorization is needed. You do not have to explain your reason for wanting to see a file.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile case files are sealed. Cases expunged under Virginia Code § 19.2-392.2 are removed from public access. Records sealed by court order are not available. Full criminal history record information compiled by law enforcement is restricted under Virginia Code § 19.2-389. This is separate from the public court record and covers compiled records held by the State Police or local agencies.

Arrests that did not lead to charges or were dismissed may still appear in some systems. If a Botetourt County resident believes their record qualifies for expungement, they must file a petition with the Circuit Court. If granted, the clerk notifies the State Police and other agencies to update their records accordingly.

Cities Near Botetourt County

The independent cities of Roanoke and Salem border Botetourt County and operate their own courts.

Nearby Counties

Botetourt County borders these counties. Criminal cases near a county line may fall in either jurisdiction.