Where Your Loved One Goes for Court: Transportation from Henrico County Regional Jail West

Jail West has a Transportation unit responsible for moving inmates where they need to be. This includes Henrico court appearances, medical appointments, and Department of Corrections transfers. So even if someone is technically housed at Jail West, they may be physically elsewhere for part of the day - or longer - while being transported.

Court is usually when families first encounter transportation questions. The unit takes inmates to and from Henrico court appearances, which affects when your loved one is reachable and when they return. Medical appointments work the same way - someone may leave the facility for off-site care. And if your loved one is headed to the Department of Corrections, transportation handles that move too, shifting them from the jail into the DOC system.

Transportation days can feel unpredictable, especially when you're trying to plan around a hearing, phone call, or visit. If you're unsure whether your loved one is at the jail or out on transport, call and ask for a status update. Keep it simple: Are they out for court, a medical appointment, or a transfer? Have they returned yet? Is there an expected timeframe? When coordinating with an attorney or other family members, knowing whether they're in transit or back at the jail is often the most useful starting point.

• ✓ Call Henrico County Regional Jail West: (804) 501-4581
• ✓ After hours, call: (804) 501-4586

Whenever your loved one is transported - for court, medical care, or a DOC transfer - they may not be available when you expect. This can affect scheduled visits or delay release-related steps if they aren't physically at the facility. Planning around a specific day? Call the jail first to confirm they're at Jail West and available.