This private reference site is not a government office. It cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, or retrieve an official booking record. Contact the agency that holds the record for those services.
Choose the Record Holder
Highland arrest and local lockup records begin with the Sheriff. A person transported to Staunton creates a separate record at Middle River Regional Jail. Court clerks hold the legal orders, while VADOC holds state custody and supervision records.
Highland County Sheriff's Office145 W. Main Street, Monterey, VA 24465
Mail: P.O. Box 485
Phone: 540-468-2210
Email: rkelly@highlandcova.org Middle River Regional Jail
350 Technology Drive, Staunton, VA 24401
Phone: 540-245-5420
Business hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lobby: open 24 hours
Use the route that matches the question:
- For a released person or a release transaction, start with the Highland County search and records path.
- For community supervision, use the parole and probation contacts.
- For same-day activity, check the 24-hour release options, which explain the absence of a public rolling feed.
- For a future date or alert, compare the projected release date and VINELink check pages.
- For a facility record, contact Highland County Lockup or Middle River Regional Jail using the facility pages below.
- For a sentenced state prisoner, use the official Virginia Department of Corrections locator and records office.
- For federal or immigration custody, use the official Bureau of Prisons or ICE locator that matches the reported custodian.