Send Photos & Mail at Bland Correctional Center, VA

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Phone calls at Bland Correctional Center run through the VADOC phone system. Upon arrival at reception, inmates are automatically enrolled with a default four-digit PIN set to their birth month and day (MMDD). To place calls, they'll use that PIN along with their DOC ID number. Your loved one creates and manages their approved call list by dialing *44. The list maxes out at 15 numbers and can include cell phones and attorneys. A number won't go live until you complete the automated consent verification—this includes acknowledging that calls are monitored and recorded. Attorney calls are the exception. Calls generally run 20 minutes max, and some housing levels also limit how many calls are allowed per month. The service runs through ConnectNetwork/Global Tel*Link, with AdvancePay prepaid options available. Contact the vendor for billing or technical issues.

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Quick Facts

  • Bland inmates are automatically enrolled in the VADOC phone system on reception and can use it with their assigned DOC ID and PIN.
  • An inmate’s four-digit phone PIN is preset to their birth month and day (MMDD).
  • Call lists must be created via the auto-enrollment feature (dial *44) and are limited to 15 approved numbers.
  • Calls are recorded and monitored (verified attorney calls exempt) and are generally limited to 20 minutes.

Common Questions

How do I add numbers to my loved one’s call list at Bland Correctional Center?

Your loved one has to add and manage numbers through the VADOC phone system’s auto-enrollment feature by dialing *44. The approved list is limited to 15 numbers, and your number won’t activate until you complete the automated consent verification.

Why isn’t my phone number working on an inmate’s Bland call list?

Your number may still be waiting on the automated consent process—it won't activate until you answer the verification questions and acknowledge monitoring/recording, which can take several days. If it seems like a vendor or PIN issue, contact the phone vendor's support line for help.

How long are calls from Bland Correctional Center and are they monitored?

Calls are monitored and recorded, except for verified attorney calls. VADOC guidance generally caps calls at 20 minutes, and certain housing classifications may also limit how many calls someone can make each month.

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