How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting someone at Augusta Corrections Center takes planning. Virginia facilities can offer in-person visits, video visits, or both, and contact vs. non-contact rules depend on the location and schedule. Visiting days, hours, and visit lengths are set by the facility—many use weekend time slots and may include some state holidays, but this varies. Confirm before you go. Most adults need to submit a visitor application and background authorization to the Central Visitation Unit and wait for approval. Out-of-state applications can take longer. Video visits typically require advance scheduling—often at least 24 hours, sometimes up to two weeks. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches your application. List minors on the adult application, and follow the dress code and other on-site rules.
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Submit the visitor application and background authorization to the Central Visitation Unit. Wait for approval before you try to schedule a visit—processing can take longer if you live out of state.
It depends. Video visit availability varies by facility—some locations offer it, others don't. Where available, video visits typically require advance scheduling (at least 24 hours), and booking windows vary by site.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches your visitor application. Minors must be listed on an approved adult’s application and attend with that approved adult. You’ll also need to follow the facility dress code and other on-site rules, including restrictions on certain wearable tech.
Setting up your first phone call at Augusta Corrections Center comes down to two things: creating your account with the VADOC phone vendor, and getting your number on your loved one's approved call list. Here's how to handle both.
If your loved one is at Augusta Corrections Center, the phone restrictions in restrictive housing aren't unique to Augusta. Virginia Department of Corrections Operating Procedure 803.3 applies to all VADOC facilities—so the same call-access rules show up across the system.
If your loved one is at Augusta Corrections Center, phone calls are handled through Virginia Department of Corrections guidelines. VADOC Operating Procedure 803.3 covers all VADOC facilities, and the phone system runs through ConnectNetwork by Global Tel*Link. For families, this typically means setting up an AdvancePay prepaid account—money you deposit through ConnectNetwork to receive collect calls from your incarcerated loved one. Here's what catches many people off guard: the inactivity policy. As of December 28, 2022, AdvancePay accounts can become inactive and subject to forfeiture after 180 consecutive days without use (unless state law or contract terms require otherwise). If you keep money in the account "just in case," make sure it doesn't sit untouched long enough to trigger that clock.
