​Cold Springs Corrections Unit, Va

Every visitor to Cold Springs Corrections Unit—including minors—needs advance approval through the online visitor application on the VADOC public website (Central Visitation Unit). Processing takes about 45 days for Virginia residents and about 90 days for out-of-state applicants, so plan ahead. Once approved, your application stays valid for three years; renew early (45 days in-state, 90 days out-of-state) to avoid gaps. Arrive one hour before your visit for security screening, and bring at least one valid photo ID matching your application. Dress conservatively: clothing must cover from neck to kneecaps, appropriate underwear and footwear are required, and watches or wearable technology (including Google Glass) aren't allowed. Need disability accommodations or unable to pass electronic scanners? Contact the facility ahead of time and be ready to provide medical documentation if requested.

Cold Springs Corrections Unit offers two video-visitation options: at-home visits and visits at AFOI visitor centers. At-home visits work from a computer, tablet, or Android smartphone—though scheduling through the ViaPath website on a laptop or desktop is recommended since the mobile app has known issues. Visitors 18 and over must register using their legal name and present a valid government-issued photo ID. Log into the GTL system 15 minutes before your home visit; for AFOI visits, arrive at least 20 minutes early. Up to five people (including children) can join a video visit, but minors need a responsible adult guardian present. Recording or screenshots aren't allowed, and the visit ends if the inmate needs the restroom. For AFOI visits, mail signed forms and the required fee to AFOI in Richmond. Phone calls work differently: inmates can keep up to 15 approved numbers, and calls are monitored and recorded when the inmate activates their PIN. Expect roughly 20-minute call limits, with additional restrictions based on housing or status.

Cold Springs Corrections Unit uses JPay for inmate deposits. The quickest option is JPay's online portal with a credit or debit card. Prefer to mail funds? Don't send cash or personal checks—mail a money order with the required deposit slip to JPay, PO Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027. Mailed money orders typically post within three business days. Fees vary by amount and payment method, and a portion of your deposit may go toward any fines, costs, or restitution the inmate owes. You generally can't send money to more than one inmate without prior approval. Questions about missing deposits? Contact JPay or the facility finance/commissary office.

Start with the Virginia DOC inmate locator to find someone at Cold Springs Corrections Unit—it's the main tool for people currently in state custody. Search results often show housing location, current charges, bail amount, and next court date. For the best match, enter at least the first letter of the inmate's first name plus their full last name, or use an inmate ID number if you have it. Need more detailed charge information or court records? Check the Virginia Courts website for adult case records. Before visiting, every visitor—adults and minors—must submit an online visitor application through the DOC public website for Central Visitation Unit approval. To add funds quickly, use JPay online with a credit or debit card.