The Augusta County jail roster is a public resource that lists individuals currently held in custody in Virginia's Augusta County. AugustaCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also access jail roster information through the official facility website, by calling the jail directly, or by visiting in person. A jail roster search lets the public confirm whether someone is in custody, view current charges, and find basic booking details. Augusta County inmates are housed at Middle River Regional Jail (MRRJ), a regional facility that serves Augusta County, the City of Staunton, the City of Waynesboro, and Highland County. MRRJ maintains the roster and updates it regularly on its website.
Search Current Inmates in Augusta Jail
There are several ways to look up a current inmate in Augusta County.
Online Search
- Visit AugustaCourt.us to search for publicly available court and inmate record information related to Augusta County.
- Go to the Middle River Regional Jail website to access the facility's inmate roster. MRRJ provides a searchable list of current inmates. You can browse the roster or use your browser's find function (Ctrl+F or Cmd+F) to locate a name.
- If the individual has been transferred to state custody, use the Virginia Department of Corrections Inmate Locator to search by name.
To search, you will need:
- The inmate's full legal name (first and last name at minimum)
- A booking number, if known
Juvenile offenders are not listed on the public roster.
By Phone
Call Middle River Regional Jail directly to ask whether a specific individual is currently in custody. Staff can confirm basic custody status over the phone.
In Person
You can visit the jail lobby during regular business hours to inquire about an inmate.
For related criminal case information, use the Virginia Court System case search to look up adult criminal cases by name or case number across Virginia courts.
Find Augusta Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created when an individual is processed into Middle River Regional Jail. During booking, jail staff collect identifying information and document the circumstances of the arrest. Each booking record typically includes:
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges at the time of intake
- Arresting agency (such as the Augusta County Sheriff's Office, Staunton Police, or Waynesboro Police)
- Bond amount, if set
- Mugshot (when published by the facility)
To access booking records online, start with the MRRJ inmate roster on the Middle River Regional Jail website. The roster displays current inmates along with basic booking data. If you need records for someone who has already been released, you may need to submit a public records request directly to MRRJ. Virginia's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) governs access to public records held by state and local agencies, including jails.
For individuals who have been sentenced and transferred to the state prison system, the Virginia Department of Corrections maintains separate records.
Search the Augusta Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The MRRJ roster supports two main ways to find an inmate:
Search by Last Name
- Open the inmate roster on the MRRJ website.
- Look for a search field or use your browser's built-in find function (Ctrl+F on Windows, Cmd+F on Mac).
- Type the inmate's last name. If results appear, scan for the correct first name and middle initial.
Practical tips:
- Use the exact legal spelling of the name — nicknames and aliases may not return results.
- If you are unsure of the spelling, try a partial last name to broaden results.
- Common names may return multiple entries. Use the first name, date of birth, or booking date to narrow your match.
Search by Booking Number
If you already have a booking number — from a court document, bond paperwork, or a prior inquiry — enter it directly into the search field. This is the fastest way to pull up a specific record.
No Results?
If your search returns nothing:
- The person may have been released, transferred, or bonded out.
- The name may be misspelled in your search or in the facility's system.
- The booking may not yet appear if the person was recently arrested — there can be a delay between intake and roster publication.
- Call MRRJ at (540) 245-5100 to verify custody status directly.
- Check the VADOC Inmate Locator if the person may have been transferred to state prison.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Augusta
The Middle River Regional Jail roster is updated regularly, but it is not a real-time feed. There are practical limitations to keep in mind:
- Delay after arrest: A newly arrested individual may not appear on the roster for several hours. Booking, processing, and data entry take time, especially during overnight hours or weekends.
- Removal after release: Once an inmate is released, bonded out, or transferred, their record is typically removed from the active roster. The roster reflects current custody — it is not a historical archive.
- Data entry variations: Names may be entered with slight differences (e.g., hyphenated names, suffixes like Jr. or III). If a search fails, try alternate spellings.
- Scope: The roster covers only individuals held at MRRJ. If someone was arrested in Augusta County but transferred to another facility or released before full processing, they may not appear.
For court case details beyond what the roster provides — such as hearing dates, dispositions, or sentencing information — use the Virginia Courts case information system. Circuit court land records and other filings can be accessed through the Secure Remote Access portal, which requires registration with the local Circuit Court Clerk's office.