The 30‑Day Rule at Danville City Jail: Why Some Inmates Can't Have In‑Person Visits Yet
If you’ve been told you can’t schedule an in‑person visit yet, it may be because of Danville’s 30‑day visitation rule. Here’s what that rule means, the child‑visitation exception, and what to do next.
At Danville’s Adult Detention Center (ADC), in‑person visitation is only allowed for inmates who are scheduled to be there for more than 30 days. If someone is expected to be at ADC for 30 days or less, visitation isn’t set up for them - so even if you’re ready to visit, the facility may not be able to place them on the regular in‑person visiting schedule yet.
Note: For the most accurate answer about a specific inmate’s visitation eligibility, call the Jail at 434-799-5130. For video visitation questions, you can also contact IC Solutions at 1-866-228-4031.
There is a child‑visitation option, but it still has a timing requirement. ADC’s policy allows inmates to have child visitation with their own children under 18 only after the inmate has been at ADC for 30 days.
Child visits are handled separately from adult visits. They’re held at a different time than adult visitation, and during the Children Visitation period, only children visit - adults don’t join the visit. The child also has to be brought to ADC by a parent or guardian.
If your loved one is still within their first 30 days (or is only expected to be at ADC 30 days or less), the fastest way to get clear direction is to call and ask what options apply to their situation. Start with the Jail at 434-799-5130. If your question is about video visitation - like how to get set up or what’s required - contact the video visitation provider, IC Solutions, at 1-866-228-4031.
- ✓ Ask whether the inmate has completed the Visitation Request Form (it must include each requested visitor’s address and date of birth).
- ✓ Confirm you’ll need to bring valid picture ID (such as a current driver’s license) for each visit.
- ✓ Verify the age requirement for adult visitors: adults must be 18 or older.
Note: If you need to bring approved items to an inmate, call the Jail at 434-799-5130 for instructions. Prescription medication (in the prescription bottle) and items like glasses or hearing aids are accepted at any time.
- Ask if the 30‑day rule applies to your loved one - Confirm whether they’re scheduled to be at ADC more than 30 days and when in‑person visits can be set up.
- Ask what you need to do to get approved - Find out how the inmate completes the Visitation Request Form and what information must be listed for you.
- Ask about child visitation if you’re a parent - Confirm when the inmate hits 30 days, what the process is for children under 18, and what a parent/guardian needs to bring.
- Ask about video visitation details - If you’re trying to connect sooner, ask the Jail or IC Solutions what steps are required to use video visits.
Note: While you have someone on the line, confirm the basics: general visitation is Sundays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., visits last 30 minutes, and inmates are responsible for telling you their assigned time slot. Arrive about 10 minutes early for processing. Ask about visitor limits (number of adults allowed, immediate‑family requirement), prohibited items (weapons, drugs, alcohol, cameras, cell phones, electronics), search and no‑smoking policies, and whether attorney or probation/parole visits follow a different schedule.
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