How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Hampton Roads Regional Jail offers in-person and video visits, but availability, hours, visit length, and whether visits are contact or non-contact can change. Check the jail's current visitor information before you go. You'll need to get approved first by submitting a visitor application and background authorization to the Central Visitation Unit, then waiting for processing. Out-of-state applications can take longer. Video visits typically need to be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead and may be available to book up to two weeks in advance. In-person scheduling rules can differ. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches your application, follow the facility dress code, and make sure any minors are listed on and accompanied by an approved adult.
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Setting up an at-home video visit at Hampton Roads Regional Jail (HRRJ) is pretty straightforward once you know the timing rules, what information you’ll be asked for, and how the sessions are handled.
Visiting with kids takes a little extra planning, especially when the jail limits how many people can come in at once and who’s allowed to visit. Here are the key rules at Hampton Roads Regional Jail that affect family visits, plus a few practical tips to make the day go smoother.
Submit a visitor application and the required background authorization to the Central Visitation Unit. Wait for approval before trying to schedule a visit, and plan extra time if you are applying from out of state.
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID that matches the name on your visitor application. If you are bringing a minor, make sure they are listed on the approved adult’s application and come with that approved adult.
Yes. Dress conservatively, covering from the neck to the knees. Avoid see-through or provocative clothing. Footwear is required, and wearable tech is often not allowed. Review the facility's visitor rules before you arrive.
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