Chesapeake Jail, VA

Staying in touch with someone at Chesapeake Jail typically means phone calls or video visits. Phones in general housing units are available daily from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. To fund calls, set up a prepaid telephone account by calling 877-578-3658 or visiting videovisitanywhere.com. Chesapeake also uses Securus services: AdvanceConnect lets you add money to an incarcerated person's Securus Debit account, while Direct Bill is a credit-checked option that bills calls monthly. For video visits, Securus Video Connect supports web-based sessions you can schedule and join from a computer or the free app. Create your vendor account first, complete any identity verification, and contact the vendor directly for billing or technical help.

Regular personal mail at Chesapeake Jail goes through Securus DMC in Tampa. Send letters and postcards to the Securus PO Box, and include the inmate's name and Securus ID so it gets matched correctly. The mail is scanned and delivered electronically to the inmate's tablet—the original may be destroyed during processing. Legal mail and sensitive items shouldn't go to Tampa. Send legal mail, court documents, bank statements, packages, and publications directly to Chesapeake Jail. For reading materials: magazines and newspapers must be subscription-based and include the inmate's name and number. Books must come directly from the publisher. The facility also maintains a Restricted Book List. Friends and family can register with Securus Technologies for digital mail.

Sending money to someone at Chesapeake Jail? Start with the commissary rules: inmates can place one order per week, up to $125. You can fund an inmate's commissary account through AccessCorrections online, by telephone, at on-site lobby kiosks, or by mailing a money order to Keefe Commissary. AccessCorrections also handles other payments like court-ordered obligations and bail—just make sure you select the right option when paying. Chesapeake partners with Trinity Take-Out too, letting you purchase specialty meals for inmates through TTOFood.com. Fees and processing times vary by vendor, so confirm instructions and expected posting times before sending money.

All regular inmate mail at Chesapeake Jail must go to the Securus DMC PO Box in Tampa. Print the inmate's name and Securus ID clearly on the envelope or postcard. To add commissary money, use AccessCorrections online or by telephone, deposit at lobby kiosks, or mail a postal money order to Keefe Commissary. Personal checks and cash aren't accepted. Most communication and commissary services run through third-party vendors, so you'll set up accounts and get support through their sites or phone lines. When contacting the jail or visiting in person, have the inmate's full legal name, date of birth (if known), and booking or ID number ready. Bring photo ID if you're going in person.