How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Central Virginia Regional Jail runs a block-specific visitation schedule with set time windows (for example, Block A 1300 to 1500, Block B 0900 to 1100, Booking 0900 to 1100). Know your inmate's assigned block before you go so you show up during the right window. Each visit is limited to 30 minutes, so factor in check-in time and be ready to wrap up promptly. You must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Complete any required visitor registration ahead of time and bring a valid government photo ID. Attorneys and other authorized professionals can visit with prior approval during professional hours: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Facility pages conflict on visit days and contact status, so confirm the latest details on CVRJ's official visitation page.
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Your first visit to Central Virginia Regional Jail (CVRJ) goes smoother when you confirm the schedule ahead of time and know the basic rules. This checklist helps you avoid getting turned away after a long drive.
At Central Virginia Regional Jail (CVRJ), visiting times are tied to housing blocks. Once you know your loved one's block, you can match it to CVRJ's Official Visitation Schedule and show up at the right time.
Visiting at Central Virginia Regional Jail is straightforward once you confirm two things: the correct visiting days and your loved one's housing block schedule.
CVRJ uses a block-specific visitation schedule with set time windows. You'll need to check the schedule for your inmate's assigned block. Facility pages differ on which days visits are held and whether visits are non-contact, so confirm the current days, hours, and contact rules on the jail's official visitation page before you travel.
Visits are limited to 30 minutes. Arrive early for check-in so your visit can start on time.
Yes. You must be on the inmate’s approved visitor list to be admitted. Complete any required visitor registration and bring a valid government photo ID that matches your registration information.
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