Deerfield Correctional

Visiting at Deerfield Correctional is more flexible than it used to be. As of June 1, 2023, you no longer need to be on an inmate's approved visiting list before applying for in-person visitation. Visitor applications are handled centrally—expect about 45 days for in-state applicants and about 90 days for out-of-state. The online application takes 20–30 minutes and can't be saved as a draft, so have the inmate's name or ID, your photo ID, and your Social Security number ready before you start. Once approved, schedule visits through the Visitation Scheduler up to 14 days ahead, with a maximum of one visit per weekend. Arrive about an hour early, bring a valid photo ID that matches your application, follow the dress code (neck to kneecaps, footwear required), and leave watches and wearable tech behind. Note that in-person visits have occasionally been canceled while video visits continued.

Deerfield Correctional offers two main ways to stay connected: phone calls and at-home video visits. Video visits work from a home computer, tablet, or Android smartphone. Phone calls are capped at 20 minutes each so facility phones can be shared fairly. Want to help someone stay in touch? Add money to prepaid phone accounts through ConnectNetwork (Global Tel*Link). You can also set up AdvancePay or PIN Debit using the inmate's 7-digit ID. For billing or payment issues with phone services, JPay has a customer support line specifically for those questions.

Sending mail to someone at Deerfield Correctional? Plan for it to be copied. Incoming general correspondence—including photos—gets photocopied, and only the copies reach the inmate. Originals are shredded. Each mailing is limited to three 8.5"×11" black-and-white pages. Since many Virginia facilities route mail through off-site processors, format your envelope and letter cleanly: include the inmate's full name and ID number, the facility's full name and state, and your full physical return address. Stick to plain white paper (8.5"×11" or smaller), follow page limits, and avoid items that processing centers commonly reject—especially cash or unsolicited packages.

Deerfield Correctional uses third-party vendors to manage inmate funds. For everyday deposits, JPay handles online payments and is usually the fastest option—typically through their portal with a credit or debit card. Phone and mobile-app deposits are also available. For prepaid phone accounts and AdvancePay or PIN Debit setups, use ConnectNetwork (Global Tel*Link) with the inmate's 7-digit ID. Don't mail cash, personal checks, or other monetary items to the facility. Sending a money order? Mail it to JPay's lockbox—funds typically post within three business days after JPay receives it. JPay fees vary by deposit amount and payment method, so check the fee schedule before paying. If a deposit goes missing or gets delayed, contact the vendor or the facility commissary/finance office with the inmate's full name and ID.