How to Visit Blue Ridge Regional Jail -Amherst (VA)

As of now, the official Blue Ridge Regional Jail web pages for inmate visitation, inmate mail, and inmate phone calls are all returning a 403 "Access to this page is forbidden" error. That means you can't confirm the jail's current visiting hours, scheduling process, mail restrictions, or phone account setup through those pages. Because the online info is blocked, your safest bet is to verify everything directly with the facility before you travel, send mail, or put money toward calls. Policies can change without notice, and relying on outdated information could mean a turned-away visit, rejected mail, or wasted time.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Try the jail’s official pages for visitation, mail, and phone calls. If you see a 403 “Access to this page is forbidden” message, plan on confirming details another way.
• ✓ Call the jail (or another official agency contact you trust) and ask for the current visitation schedule, how visits are scheduled, mail rules, and phone procedures.
• ✓ Plan for common jail requirements (photo ID for adults, screening at entry, strict mail limits), but do not assume specifics like hours, fees, or which provider is used for calls until staff confirm it.

With the online pages for visitation, mail, and phone calls all returning 403 errors, you'll need to get those details straight from the facility. For visitation, ask about days and times, whether you need to schedule ahead, how many visitors are allowed per session, what ID is required, and what you can bring inside. For mail, confirm the exact addressing format, which types of mail are accepted (letters, photos, greeting cards), and what gets rejected. For phone calls (and video, if offered), find out who the provider is, how to set up an account, what it costs, and how payments work. Also ask about any current health or security restrictions that could affect your visit.

1. Write down what you tried - Note which official pages you attempted to use and that they returned a 403 “Access to this page is forbidden” message.
2. Call for the current policies - Ask staff for the latest rules for visitation, inmate mail, and phone calls so you are working from today’s information.
3. Ask about the correct platform or provider - Confirm whether there is an alternate official website, printed handout, or third-party vendor used for scheduling visits or setting up paid communications.
4. Confirm costs and payment methods - If there are fees for calls, video visits, or deposits, ask what the accepted payment methods are and whether they can send the details in writing (for example, by email).