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Bristol City jail and inmate search

In Bristol City, Virginia we list Bristol Virginia Jail and Highlands Juvenile Detention Center, all in Bristol. Not sure which one holds someone? Call the sheriff's office.

Population
16,316 (2024 estimate)
Facilities listed
2

Facilities in Bristol City

Addresses, phone numbers and capacity come from a public facility directory and can be out of date. Call before you travel or send anything.

Near Bristol City

Straight-line miles from the facilities we list, not driving distances.

Nearby counties

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Find someone in Bristol City

Read the full guide to finding someone in jail.

  1. CallBristol Virginia Jail: (276) 645-7430; Highlands Juvenile Detention Center: (276) 466-7800. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready; booking can take several hours.

Questions about Bristol City jail and inmate search

Where do people arrested in Bristol City go?

We list 2 facilities in Bristol City, Virginia: Bristol Virginia Jail (417 Cumberland St, Bristol); Highlands Juvenile Detention Center (2105 Shakesville Rd, Bristol). We cannot say for sure which one is the main jail, so call the Bristol City sheriff's office or the police department that made the arrest to ask where someone is held.

What phone numbers do we list for Bristol City jails and facilities?

Bristol Virginia Jail: (276) 645-7430. Highlands Juvenile Detention Center: (276) 466-7800. These come from a public facility directory and can change, so confirm a number before you rely on it.

How do I find out if someone is in jail in Bristol City?

Call Bristol Virginia Jail at (276) 645-7430 with the person's full name and date of birth.

What county jails are near Bristol City?

The closest county jails we list outside Bristol City are Southwest Virginia Regional Jail in Abingdon (Washington County, about 17 miles), Southwest Virginia Regional Jail - Duffield in Duffield (Scott County, about 36 miles) and Southwest Virginia Regional Jail - Haysi in Haysi (Dickenson County, about 43 miles). Distances are straight-line miles between listed facilities, not driving distances.