​Cold Springs Corrections Unit, Va

Every visitor to Cold Springs Corrections Unit, adults and minors alike, must submit the online visitor application through the VADOC public site and wait for Central Visitation Unit approval. Processing usually takes about 45 days for Virginia residents and about 90 days for out-of-state applicants. Once approved, your visiting status lasts three years. Renew early to avoid a gap. For in-person visits, plan to arrive about one hour before your start time for security screening, and bring at least one valid photo ID that matches your application. Dress conservatively: clothing must cover from the neck to the kneecaps, appropriate underwear is required, and you must wear footwear. Reasonable accommodations for disabilities and service animals are available with advance notice. If you're pregnant or have a medical condition that prevents you from passing through electronic scanners, bring documentation to request alternate screening.

Cold Springs Corrections Unit offers two video visit options: at-home video visits and visits at AFOI visitor centers. At-home visits work on a computer, tablet, or Android smartphone. Scheduling through the ViaPath website is recommended, since the mobile app has had reported issues. Visitors 18 and older must register under their legal name and present a valid government-issued photo ID. Log into the GTL system about 15 minutes before an at-home visit, and plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early for an AFOI visit. Each video visit can include up to five people, including children, but minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. For technical or billing problems, contact the vendor directly. AFOI visits require mailing signed forms and the fee to AFOI in Richmond.

The fastest way to send money to someone at Cold Springs Corrections Unit is through JPay's online portal using a credit or debit card. Need help completing a payment by phone? JPay's payment line is 1 (800) 574-5729 (available 24/7 per JPay materials). Do not mail cash or checks to the facility. To send funds by mail, use a money order with the deposit slip and mail it to JPay, PO Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027. After JPay receives a mailed money order, funds typically post within three business days. Keep in mind that JPay charges fees that vary by deposit amount and payment method. Some deposited funds may also be applied to fines, costs, or restitution. Prior approval may be required if you want to send money to more than one inmate.