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Send Photos & Mail at Indiana Creek Correctional Center, Va

How to send messages, photos, and packages

Overview

Phone service at Indiana Creek Correctional Center runs through ConnectNetwork/Global Tel*Link. All calls are recorded and monitored, except properly verified attorney calls. Calls are capped at 20 minutes so everyone gets a turn. Inmates can only call numbers on their approved call list (up to 15 numbers), and the person receiving the call can refuse collect or debit calls. To help cover calling costs, you can deposit money into a prepaid phone account for the inmate or call ConnectNetwork at 1 (800) 483-8314 to set up AdvancePay. Certain violations—like trying to place incoming calls to an inmate, calling international numbers, or dialing certain toll-free ranges—can result in lost phone privileges.

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Quick Facts

Indiana Creek’s inmate phone service is operated by ConnectNetwork/Global Tel*Link and calls are recorded and monitored except properly verified attorney calls.
Phone calls at Indiana Creek are limited to 20 minutes.
Inmates may have up to 15 numbers on an approved call list and call recipients can refuse collect or debit calls.
Family or friends can deposit money into a prepaid phone account or call ConnectNetwork at 1 (800) 483-8314 to set up AdvancePay.
Prohibited phone actions—including placing incoming calls to an inmate, calling international numbers, and dialing certain toll-free ranges—can lead to loss of phone privileges.

Send Photos & Mail Guides

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How to Address Mail to Indiana Creek — And What VADOC Does to Your Letters and Photos

Getting mail to the right person at Indiana Creek requires a few specific details in the right order: your loved one's first and last name, their 7-digit state ID number, the facility name, and the full address with ZIP code. The 7-digit ID trips people up the most—double-check it before mailing anything. It's how staff match your letter to the correct inmate.

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What Really Happens to Mail Sent to Indiana Creek: Scanning, Copies, and Photo Rules

Sending mail to Indiana Creek? Here's what catches most people off guard: your loved one won't get your original letter or photos. They'll receive black-and-white photocopies instead—and the originals get shredded after processing.

Common Questions

Are inmate phone calls at Indiana Creek recorded?

Yes. Indiana Creek’s phone system is run by ConnectNetwork/Global Tel*Link and calls are recorded and monitored. Properly verified attorney calls are excluded.

How long can an inmate at Indiana Creek talk on the phone?

Phone calls are limited to 20 minutes per call.

How do I add money or set up AdvancePay for an inmate’s phone account at Indiana Creek?

You can deposit money into a prepaid phone account for the inmate. You can also call ConnectNetwork at 1 (800) 483-8314 to set up AdvancePay.

What information must be on mail sent to an inmate at Indiana Creek Correctional Center?

Include the inmate’s full name and 7-digit state ID number. You’ll also need the full facility name plus the facility address and ZIP on the mailing.

Will Indiana Creek deliver my original letter or photo to the inmate?

No. Indiana Creek photocopies incoming general correspondence and only delivers the photocopies to the inmate; the original contents and envelope are shredded after processing.

What kinds of mail can I send to an inmate at Indiana Creek?

You can send letters, greeting cards, postcards, and appropriate photos. These items are scanned, and the originals are destroyed after processing.

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Bringing a Child to Visit at Indiana Creek: The Notarized Statement and Documents You Need Every Time

Bringing a child to visit at Indiana Creek comes down to two things: the minor must be tied to an approved adult visitor, and you need the right paperwork at the door every single visit. Here's how to make sure you don't get turned away at check-in.

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How to Apply for Visitation at Indiana Creek Correctional Center (VADOC steps)

Visiting someone at Indiana Creek Correctional Center starts with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) visitation application. Once approved, you'll schedule each visit online.

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How to Apply for Visitation at Indiana Creek Correctional Center: Complete the 20–30 Minute Online Application

To visit someone housed at Indiana Creek Correctional Center, you’ll apply through the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) online visitation application. That’s different from a local jail process, so make sure you’re using the VADOC application for state prison visitation—not a jail’s separate paperwork.

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