Central Virginia Regional Jail, VA

Central Virginia Regional Jail (CVRJ) runs block-specific visiting times—Block A visits from 1300–1500, Block B from 0900–1100, and Booking from 0900–1100. Each visit lasts 30 minutes, and you must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before showing up. Here's the tricky part: CVRJ's own pages contradict each other on visiting days. One says non-contact visits run Friday through Monday; another lists Monday through Friday. Call ahead to confirm the schedule for your inmate's housing block. Attorneys and authorized professionals can visit with prior approval during set windows: 8:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Complete the visitor application beforehand and bring a valid government photo ID.

Having trouble with inmate calls or billing at Central Virginia Regional Jail? The jail directs families to Securus for support—not facility staff. Securus offers 24/7 help lines, including dedicated mobile and landline/international numbers. For paying for calls, you have two main options. AdvanceConnect is a prepaid account where you add funds and control spending. Direct Bill sends you a monthly statement, though Securus requires a credit check to qualify. Need to send something by mail? Securus publishes addresses for both its contact center and correctional billing services. Set up and verify your Securus account before adding funds or arranging billing.

Central Virginia Regional Jail gives you a few ways to fund an inmate account. The front lobby has an ATM that accepts credit, debit, and cash. You can also deposit online through JailATM. For mailed payments, the jail publishes a mailing address—some deposit types can only be sent by mail, and certain methods were discontinued after July 1, 2017. When mailing certified funds, include the inmate's full name and ID number, plus your return address, so the payment credits correctly. Fees and posting times vary by method, so review the terms before sending. If a deposit doesn't show up, contact the payment vendor or the jail's finance/commissary office.

Central Virginia Regional Jail points you to VINELink for automated custody-status notifications. CVRJ encourages visitors to register for alerts by email, text, or phone—and you can check custody status online anytime. When searching, use the inmate's ID number if you have it. Otherwise, you'll typically need at least the first letter of the first name plus the full last name. Results often include housing location, current charges, bail amount, and next court date, but databases can be incomplete or outdated. Can't find someone in CVRJ records? Check the Virginia DOC offender locator or the federal BOP inmate locator—they may be held elsewhere.