How to Visit Patrick County Jail (VA)

Before you make the trip to Patrick County Jail, call ahead to verify the details. The facility hasn't published confirmed visiting hours, scheduling requirements, ID rules, dress code specifics, or what you can bring into the visiting area. A quick phone call can save you a wasted drive and a turned-away visit.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Confirm visitation hours and whether visits are first-come/first-served or scheduled
• ✓ Ask what ID is accepted for adults, and what minors need to visit (and who must accompany them)
• ✓ Verify the dress code and what personal items must stay in your car (phone, wallet, keys, bags)
• ✓ Ask about check-in time, late-arrival cutoffs, and how many visitors are allowed at once
• ✓ If you are traveling far, confirm the rules again the day of your visit (holiday and staffing changes happen)

When you call, focus on the details that commonly cause problems at the door. Ask about exact visiting days and hours, whether you need to be on an approved visitor list, and how to schedule if scheduling is required. Confirm ID requirements, age rules for children, and whether a parent or legal guardian must accompany minors. Then ask about the dress code, what you can and can't bring, and timing rules like required arrival time or a strict cutoff for late arrivals. If you're trying to visit someone who was just booked, ask when they become eligible for visits. Policies can differ based on housing or classification, and the front desk can usually tell you what applies.

1. Find the jail’s official contact info: Use official county or sheriff sources, not third-party listings.
2. Call and ask for the current visitation procedure: Confirm hours, scheduling, and whether you must be on an approved list.
3. Confirm who can visit and what ID is required: Ask about rules for minors, guardianship, and acceptable photo identification.
4. Ask about dress code and property rules: Get clear guidance on clothing, phones, bags, and anything you must leave outside.
5. Check for day-of restrictions: Verify arrival time, late cutoffs, and holiday changes. If anything is unclear, repeat it back to confirm you understood.
6. Ask about alternatives: If in-person visiting is limited, ask whether video visits are offered and how they are set up.