How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
Bland Correctional Center uses ConnectNetwork for PIN Debit account deposits. When setting up a deposit, choose
Search for a loved one and send messages and photos in minutes.
Use ConnectNetwork and select “VA” and “Department of Corrections.” You’ll need the inmate’s 7-digit state ID number to complete the deposit.
AdvancePay accounts can become inactive and forfeit after 180 consecutive days without use. For refunds on forfeited balances, call 877-650-4249.
Yes—if you opt in to text or email alerts through ConnectNetwork, you’ll receive an expiration reminder no later than 30 days before the account expires.
Bland Correctional Center is part of the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC). Phone calls go through ConnectNetwork, operated by Global Tel*Link. So when you need to fund calls or set up a prepaid plan, ConnectNetwork is where you'll do it.
Waiting to hear from your loved one after intake? The process can feel confusing. Bland Correctional Center follows Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) telephone procedures, and this guide covers what you need to know: the default phone PIN, how the PIN and DOC ID work together, how the approved call list gets built, and what you may need to do to activate your number.
Want to stay in touch with someone at Bland Correctional Center? The 15-number call list is the first thing you need to understand. Once you know what counts toward the limit and how numbers get approved, you can avoid delays and missed calls.
