🔍 Search Inmates at Roanoke City Jail
Look up anyone currently or previously booked at Roanoke City Jail. Search by name to find booking records, charges, bail info, and custody status.
Facility Overview
Roanoke City Jail is a city jail located in Roanoke, Virginia, serving Roanoke, Salem, Vinton. 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 Roanoke City Jail at (540) 853-2621 for current visitation hours and policies. Video visitation may be available.
Booking Process
When arrested, individuals are transported to Roanoke 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
Roanoke City Jail provides commissary services, medical care, and educational programming. Funds can be deposited to inmate accounts through approved methods. Contact the facility at (540) 853-2621 for specific commissary and deposit information.
What You Can Find in Roanoke 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 Roanoke City Jail
Stay informed about custody status changes at Roanoke City Jail. Virginia's VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) system provides automatic notifications when an inmate is released, transferred, or escapes.
Phone Alerts
Automated calls when status changes
Email Alerts
Instant email notifications
Text Alerts
SMS updates to your phone
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 Roanoke City Jail or any Virginia facility.
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Search Free NowAbout Roanoke City Jail
Roanoke City Jail is a city jail facility located at 324 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016. The facility serves Roanoke, Salem, Vinton. With a capacity of approximately 400 inmates, it is one of the significant correctional facilities in the Virginia jail system.
Searching for Inmates at Roanoke City Jail
MohnMatrix provides free inmate search capabilities for Roanoke City Jail. Simply enter a first and last name in our search tool to look up booking records, current charges, bail amounts, and court dates. Our system cross-references arrest records, court filings, and custody status to give you a complete picture — all without leaving MohnMatrix.
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.