Windham County Sheriff

Vermont's population and crime is about the lowest in the nation.

Because of its low crime rate they do not have any need for individual county jails or city jails. All of the people arrested in Vermont are held in one of the state's six facilities.

When someone gets arrested, they are booked in to the Windham County Sheriff's Office and then transported to one of the six regional correctional facilities in Vermont.

Chittenden Regional Correctional Facility (CRCF) - South Burlington
7 Farrell Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
Phone: (802) 863-7356
Fax: (802) 863-7473

Marble Valley Regional Correctional Facility (MVRCF) - Rutland
167 State Street
Rutland, VT 05701
Phone: (802) 786-5830
Fax: (802) 786-5843

Northeast Correctional Complex (NERCF & CCWC) - St. Johnsbury 
1266-1270 US Route 5
St.Johnsbury, VT 05819
Phone: (802) 748-8151
Fax:NERCF(802) 748-6604
Fax:CCWC(802) 751-1481

Northern State Correctional Facility (NSCF) - Newport
2559 Glen Road
Newport, VT 05855
Phone: (802) 334-3364
Fax: (802) 334-3367

Northwest State Correctional Facility (NWSCF) - Swanton
3649 Lower Newton Road
St. Albans, VT 05488
Phone: (802) 524-6771
Fax: (802) 527-7534

Southern State Correctional Facility (SSCF) - Springfield
700 Charlestown Road
Springfield, VT 05156
Phone: (802) 909-2601
Fax: (802) 909-2520

The fourteen Vermont Sheriff's Offices are:

Addison County Sheriff   
35 Court Street
Middlebury, VT 05753
802-388-2981

Bennington County Sheriff   
811 US Rte 7 South
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 4207
Bennington, VT 05201
802-442-4900

Caledonia County Sheriff 
970 Memorial Drive
St. Johnsbury, VT 05819
802-748-6666

Chittenden County Sheriff
70 Ethan Allen Drive
So. Burlington, VT 05403
802-863-4341

Essex County Sheriff
91 Courthouse Drive
Guildhall, VT 05905
802-676-3500

Franklin County Sheriff
387 Lake Street
P.O. Box 367
St. Albans, VT 05478-0367
802-524-2121

Grand Isle County Sheriff
10 Island Circle
Grand Isle, VT 05458
North Hero, VT 05474
802-372-4482

Lamoille County Sheriff
162 Commonwealth Ave.
P.O. Box 96
Hyde Park, VT 05655-0096
802-888-3502

Orange County Sheriff
11 VT RT 113
Chelsea, VT 05038
802-685-4875

Orleans County Sheriff
5578 US Route 5
P.O. Box 355
Derby, VT 05855
802-334-3333

Rutland County Sheriff
88 Grove Street
Rutland, VT 05701
802-775-8002

Washington County Sheriff
10 Elm Street
P.O. Box 678
Montpelier, VT 05601-0678
802-223-3001

Windham County Sheriff
185 Old Ferry Rd
P.O. Box 266
Newfane, VT 05345-0266
802-365-4949

Windsor County Sheriff
62 Pleasant Street
P.O. Box 478
Woodstock, VT 05091
802-457-5211

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Windham County Sheriff?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Windham County Sheriff, call the jail’s booking line at 802-365-4949.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Windham County Sheriff Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Windham County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Windham County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Windham County Sheriff?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Windham County and other Vermont and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Windham County Sheriff will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Windham County Sheriff Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.