Alexandria Detention Center, VA

All visitation at Alexandria Adult Detention Center happens through secure video on SmartInmate.com—signing up is free and quick. You'll need to register and get approved by ASO staff before booking. Schedule visits at least one day ahead, up to seven days in advance. Each inmate gets two free 20-minute video visits per week. Visit remotely from any device with internet, or use the free terminal in the Detention Center lobby at the Public Safety Center. Hours run daily from 7 a.m. to midnight Eastern Time, including holidays. All visits are monitored and recorded, and may end early for emergencies or operational reasons.

Alexandria Detention Center uses a third-party vendor for remote video visitation. For technical support, billing help, or account questions, contact Smart Communications directly—the Alexandria Sheriff's Office doesn't handle tech support for the video system. Phone rules are strict: inmates cannot receive incoming calls. If you have a verifiable emergency, leave a message at 703.746.4099. That same number provides 24-hour detention center information, and Virginia Relay 711 is available for relay services. Before using any vendor services, you'll need to confirm which services the facility uses, create an account, complete identity verification, and add funds if required.

As of June 24, 2024, Alexandria Detention Center no longer accepts personal mail at the facility. Smart Communications now receives personal letters and photos and delivers them electronically to inmates. Send personal correspondence to Smart Communications, P.O. Box 9200, Seminole, FL 33775-9200. Include the inmate's full name and official inmate number, plus your full return address. Legal mail, court documents, bank statements, and subscriptions still go directly to the Detention Center at the facility address—these aren't routed through the vendor. Books and magazine subscriptions can't be received by mail, but newspapers via subscription are allowed. For smoother processing, use plain white paper, print the inmate name and ID clearly, and follow any vendor limits on pages or photo sizes.

Sending money to someone at Alexandria Detention Center is straightforward. Drop off a money order at the Detention Center Visitor Center any time—24 hours a day, seven days a week. Prefer to mail it? Make the money order payable to the inmate, include your name and return address, and send it to Alexandria Sheriff's Office Attn: Inmate Accounts at 2003 Mill Road. Online deposits are also available through a vendor, though fees apply. Whichever method you choose, have the inmate's full name and required ID ready. Check the vendor or facility pages for processing times and fee details.