Visiting with Kids at Hampton Roads Regional Jail: 3‑person limit, visitor lists, and scheduling rules

At Hampton Roads Regional Jail, the maximum number of visitors allowed at one time is three (3) total - and that count includes children. This is the rule that usually shapes everything else: if you’re bringing two kids, for example, only one adult can go in with them. If you have more than three people who want to visit, you’ll need to plan separate visits instead of trying to go in as a larger group.

Visits are tied to an approved visitor list. When someone is admitted to Hampton Roads Regional Jail, they’re given the opportunity to create a visitors list of six (6) adults. The inmate is also responsible for notifying family and friends whether they’re on that list. In practical terms, if you’re not sure you’re approved, your best first step is usually to check with the person you’re trying to visit and confirm you’re one of the six adults.

If onsite visitation is available again in the future, plan around the time limits. For general population inmates, Hampton Roads Regional Jail allows one visit per week, and that visit can be no more than 30 minutes long. That “one per week” rule can be tough for families, so it helps to coordinate ahead of time (especially if multiple adults want to visit) and make the most of the short window once you’re in.

The published onsite visitation schedule is Monday through Wednesday, 7:30 P.M. to 10:30 P.M. Keep in mind that visitation times are determined by the inmate’s housing assignment, so the exact time you can visit may depend on where the person is housed.

Practical Tips for Visiting with Kids

• ✓ Cameras
• ✓ Pagers
• ✓ Mobile phones
• ✓ Pocket knives
• ✓ Tobacco products
• ✓ Lighters
• ✓ Matches
• ✓ Sunglasses
• ✓ Infant bottles
• ✓ Diapers / diaper bags
• ✓ Strollers
• ✓ Infant carriers
• ✓ If you accidentally bring something on this list, lockers are available inside the lobby at minimal cost.

1. Keep your group to three people total - The jail allows a maximum of three (3) visitors at one time, and children count toward that limit.
2. Decide which adult will be “the” visiting adult - If you’re bringing multiple kids, you may only be able to have one adult in the visit with them.
3. Prep kids for close supervision - Children must remain in the immediate vicinity of a parent or legal guardian during the visit, so plan for hands-on supervision the whole time.

One detail that’s not always clear from the public-facing rules is how you can confirm you’re on the inmate’s six‑adult visitor list, or what the exact process is to be added if you’re not. Since the inmate creates the list at admission and is responsible for notifying people, it’s smart to verify with the jail directly if you’re unsure whether you’re approved before you plan a visit.