How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Deerfield Correctional offers video visitation only. All visitors age 18 or older must register using their legal name and present a valid government-issued photo ID before joining a session. For home video visits, log into the GTL system at least 15 minutes before your scheduled start time. If you're visiting through an AFOI Visitor Center, arrive about 20 minutes early to check in. AFOI Visitor Centers do not allow cell phones or other portable electronics during visitation. Bringing a device can end the visit immediately. Break the visitation rules and your privileges can be suspended, typically for six months. Some violations carry harsher consequences, including a permanent ban. Visitation types, scheduling windows, and approval steps can vary, so confirm Deerfield-specific details before booking.
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Your first in-person prison visit goes a lot smoother when you show up early, bring the right ID, and keep your pockets as empty as possible. This checklist covers the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) basics that most often lead to delays or denied entry.
This guide is for you if you're applying to visit someone at Deerfield Correctional through the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) online system. Bringing a minor? They'll need to be included on an adult's application, so this covers that too. If your loved one is in a local or regional jail rather than a VADOC facility, that facility will have its own separate process.
Setting up video visitation with someone in a Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) prison is straightforward once you pick the right option and follow the timing rules. Here's how to register, schedule, and show up ready, whether you visit from home or through an AFOI Visitor Center.
Visiting goes a lot smoother when you plan around check-in rules and timing. Use the guide below so you don't get turned away or lose your visit time.
Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) video visitation comes in two formats: from home or from an AFOI Visitor Center. The best choice usually comes down to your technology, your schedule, and whether the person you're visiting is currently eligible for video visits.
Visitors 18 or older must present a valid government-issued photo ID for video visits. You also need to register under your legal name before participating.
For a home video visit, log into the GTL system at least 15 minutes before the scheduled start. If you're using an AFOI Visitor Center, arrive about 20 minutes early to check in.
No. AFOI Visitor Centers prohibit cell phones and other portable electronics during visitation. Bringing one can end your visit.
You can stay in touch through video visitation (from home or at a Visitor Center) and by phone. The details below cover what you need to do before you try to connect, so you don't lose your time slot.
Need to put money on someone's account in VADOC? Don't send cash or checks to the prison. Use the approved JPay money-order process so your deposit actually gets accepted and processed on time.
Need money to reach your loved one's account at Deerfield fast? JPay is your best bet. Whatever you do, don't mail cash or a personal check to the facility—those get rejected.
