How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Fairfax County Adult Detention Center switched to video visitation in August 2021. If an inmate is authorized for visits, they can have one video visit per day in 15- or 30-minute increments. Remote video visits cost $0.10 per minute. You'll need to schedule and pay through Smart Communications at least 24 hours before your appointment. The Sheriff's Office directs all video-visitation questions to Smart Communications. If you end a visit early by clicking the End Visit button, you cannot rejoin. The system also uses face detection, so the video feed will go blank if a face isn't visible. Professional visitors can use Smart Communications for virtual access, but in-person professional visits require advance approval and check-in at the second-floor control booth.
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Video visits at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC) are straightforward once you know the rules and time windows. Below you'll find the exact scheduling process, what it costs, and quick fixes that solve most "blank screen" tech problems.
Scheduling a video visit at Fairfax County Adult Detention Center is straightforward once you know the time windows, visit limits, and where to book.
Visiting someone at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center (ADC) goes smoothly when you plan ahead, especially for professional and video visits. Here are the confirmed details so you can get in the door without surprises.
Fairfax Adult Detention Center (ADC) offers two ways to video visit: a free on-site kiosk in the lobby, or paid remote visits you schedule from home. The key is knowing which one you’re using, the time windows, and the 24-hour scheduling rule so your visit doesn’t get missed.
Authorized inmates are allowed one video visit per day, either 15 or 30 minutes long. Remote video visits cost $0.10 per minute.
You'll schedule and pay for all video visits through Smart Communications. Book at least 24 hours in advance. Direct any video-visitation questions to Smart Communications as well.
Professional visit blocks run 9 a.m.–11 a.m. and 1 p.m.–4 p.m., and you can request up to three visits per day. Don't bring prohibited items like money, jewelry, matches, lighters, cigarettes, chewing gum, or food. Make sure legal papers have no staples or paper clips.
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Fairfax ADC encourages approved professional visitors to use SMART Communications for virtual visitation and messaging instead of coming in person when that works for your case. If you’re approved as a professional visitor, there’s no cost to use SMART for these professional contacts, which can make it easier to stay in touch without coordinating travel and on-site check-in.
