Fairfax Terms & Conditions

These terms govern use of Fairfax County Busted Mugshots. By accessing the service, you agree to these conditions and to use the records-reference links and tools only in a lawful, responsible manner.

Fairfax County Busted Mugshots is privately owned and is not affiliated with any government agency, Sheriff, jail, corrections department, or court. Neither this service nor its advertising partners provides a consumer report, a private-investigation service, or a service for purposes regulated by the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Content and linked tools may not be used for credit, employment, insurance, tenant screening, or another FCRA-regulated use.


Private Reference Service

This service does not hold official Fairfax County records. It cannot confirm custody, release a person, post bond, submit documents, or direct a government agency’s work. It identifies official routes for Fairfax booking, court, custody, and records questions, and it may connect users to third-party research tools.


Acceptable Use

Users must use the service lawfully and with respect for others.

  • Do not violate a law while using the service.
  • Do not use information to stalk, harass, intimidate, or threaten another person.
  • Do not make hiring, housing, lending, insurance, or similar screening decisions from site content.
  • Do not attempt to obtain unauthorized access to the service or its systems.
  • Do not use bots, scrapers, or automated collection tools without written permission.
  • Do not interfere with another user’s access or the service’s operation.

FCRA Prohibition

Fairfax County Busted Mugshots is not a consumer reporting agency under the FCRA. It does not provide background checks, credit reports, consumer reports, or screening services, and neither do its advertising partners through this service. You agree not to use information from this service or a linked provider for any FCRA-covered purpose.

  • Hiring, firing, or other work decisions
  • Tenant or housing screening
  • Creditworthiness or insurance-pricing decisions
  • Licensing, permit, or government-program eligibility decisions
  • Any other use governed by the FCRA

External Services and Links

Links may lead to Sheriff, jail, police, corrections, court, legal, or outside search resources. Their content, availability, privacy practices, terms, and search results are controlled by those independent operators. A link is not an endorsement or a guarantee of accuracy.


No Warranties

The service is offered as is and as available. We make no promise about the following.

  • Accuracy, completeness, or current status of information
  • Uninterrupted operation or availability
  • Freedom from errors, bugs, or security vulnerabilities
  • Completeness or accuracy of a partner’s search result

Custody status and public-record details can change frequently. Nothing here is an official statement from the Fairfax County Sheriff, an ADC staff member, a court, or another government office.


Liability Limits

To the fullest extent allowed by law, Fairfax County Busted Mugshots and its owners, contributors, and partners are not liable for damages arising from use of, inability to use, or reliance on the service or an external link.


Indemnity

You agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Fairfax County Busted Mugshots and its owners, contributors, and partners from claims, losses, liabilities, and reasonable legal fees arising from your use of the service or breach of these terms.


Ownership of Site Materials

The site’s text, graphics, logos, and code are owned by Fairfax County Busted Mugshots or its content partners. They may not be copied, distributed, altered, or reused without prior written permission, except where law allows.


Changes to These Terms

We may update these terms at any time. Revised terms take effect when posted on this page.


Access Can Be Limited

We may suspend, limit, or end access to the service at any time, for any reason, and without prior notice.


Virginia Law

These terms are governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Any dispute will be brought in a court with appropriate jurisdiction in Virginia.


Severability

If a court finds a part of these terms unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in effect. The affected provision will be adjusted only as needed to make it enforceable where possible.


Questions

Questions about these terms may be sent through Get in Touch.