How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Bland Correctional Center followed a statewide VADOC advisory that canceled in-person visitation for January 24–25 due to expected inclement weather. Video visitation continued during that period. VADOC facilities may offer both in-person and video visits, but options and schedules vary—confirm the facility's current visitor information before you travel. Video visits typically require advance scheduling (often at least 24 hours, sometimes up to two weeks), while in-person scheduling windows differ by facility. Before scheduling any visit, you must be registered and approved through the Central Visitation Unit. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches your visitor application. Any minors must be listed on an approved adult's application and accompanied by that adult.
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Yes. VADOC announced a statewide cancellation of in-person visitation for January 24–25 due to expected inclement weather.
Yes. The advisory stated that video visitation continued during the January 24–25 in-person visitation cancellations, but video visits typically require advance scheduling, so confirm times and book ahead.
Submit the visitor application and background authorization to the Central Visitation Unit and wait for approval before scheduling. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches your application, and ensure minors are listed and accompanied by the approved adult.
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.
