Newport News City Jail
230 26th St, Newport News, VA 23607
Physical Address
(757) 926-8737
Main Phone Line
Cities / Jurisdictions Served:
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Look up anyone currently or previously booked at Newport News City Jail. Search by name to find booking records, charges, bail info, and custody status.
Facility Overview
Newport News City Jail is a city jail located in Newport News, Virginia, serving Newport News. The facility handles bookings, pre-trial detention, and sentences up to 12 months for its member jurisdictions.
Visitation Information
Visitation schedules vary by housing unit. All visitors must present valid government-issued photo ID. Contact Newport News City Jail at (757) 926-8737 for current visitation hours and policies. Video visitation may be available.
Booking Process
When arrested, individuals are transported to Newport News City Jail for processing. The intake process includes identity verification, fingerprinting, booking photography, medical screening, and bond determination. The process typically takes 2-4 hours.
Inmate Services & Commissary
Newport News City Jail provides commissary services, medical care, and educational programming. Funds can be deposited to inmate accounts through approved methods. Contact the facility at (757) 926-8737 for specific commissary and deposit information.
What You Can Find in Newport News City Jail Records
Inmate Profile
- ✓Full legal name
- ✓Date of birth
- ✓Physical description
- ✓Booking photo
Charges & Case
- ✓All charges filed
- ✓Arrest date
- ✓Arresting agency
- ✓Case numbers
Bond & Bail
- ✓Bond amount set
- ✓Bond type
- ✓Bail conditions
- ✓Surety requirements
Court & Status
- ✓Court dates
- ✓Custody status
- ✓Release date
- ✓Transfer info
🔔 Track an Inmate at Newport News City Jail
Stay informed about custody status changes at Newport News City Jail. Virginia's VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) system provides automatic notifications when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes.
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Automated calls when status changes
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To register for VINE notifications, search for the inmate using the search tool above, then select "Track This Person" on their record page. You'll receive alerts any time their custody status changes at Newport News City Jail or any Virginia facility.
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Search Free NowAbout Newport News City Jail
Newport News City Jail is a city jail facility located at 230 26th St, Newport News, VA 23607. The facility serves Newport News. With a capacity of approximately 750 inmates, it is one of the significant correctional facilities in the Virginia jail system.
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Virginia Jail Records Are Public Information
Under Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA, § 2.2-3700 et seq.), jail booking records including names, charges, and bond amounts are public information. You do not need to provide a reason to access these records. MohnMatrix compiles this public data into an easy-to-search format.