Send Photos & Mail at Patrick County Jail

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Overview

Patrick County uses Everbridge for community alerts. When registering, check the

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Quick Facts

  • When registering for Patrick County Everbridge alerts, check the 'Community Alerts' box under 'My Alerts' to receive county-specific messages.
  • Everbridge alert definitions state that an 'Advisory' causes significant inconvenience below warning criteria and a 'Watch' means conditions are favorable for an event.
  • The Everbridge registration instructions include a local contact to help sign up people who do not have computer access.
  • Common ways families communicate with incarcerated people include phone calls, video visits, and tablet messaging, but you must confirm which services the facility uses.
  • Mail payments (check or money order) for Patrick County go to the Treasurer at P.O. Box 668, Stuart, VA 24171.

Common Questions

How do I sign up for Patrick County Everbridge alerts?

Register for Patrick County Everbridge alerts and check the “Community Alerts” box under “My Alerts” to receive county-specific messages. If you don’t have computer access, call the local Everbridge contact listed in the registration instructions for help signing up.

What do 'Advisory', 'Watch', and 'Warning' mean in Patrick County Everbridge alerts?

Everbridge defines an “Advisory” as a situation causing significant inconvenience below warning criteria, and a “Watch” as conditions favorable for an event. For the full wording (and any local examples), refer to the Everbridge alert definitions document.

What communication options are typically available for families of people in jail?

Common options include phone calls, video visits (from home or a kiosk), and tablet messaging or other secure digital messages and photos. Confirm which services this facility uses and whether you need to create and verify an account with a third-party vendor before connecting or adding funds.

Where do I send checks or money orders for Patrick County?

Mail checks or money orders for Patrick County to the Patrick County Treasurer at P.O. Box 668, Stuart, VA 24171.

Will letters I send to an inmate be scanned or will originals be delivered?

Often, yes. Many Virginia facilities use an off-site vendor that scans letters and photos and delivers electronic copies to inmates, and the originals may be destroyed after scanning.

Can I send books, magazines, or photos to an inmate?

Books and magazines are typically allowed only when mailed directly from an approved publisher or distributor. Photos may be allowed, but they’re usually limited by size and quantity and are inspected, so check format limits before sending.

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How to Pay Patrick County (mail, online/phone, in person, or via drop box)

Need to make a payment to the Patrick County Treasurer—like a county bill or other local charge? You've got four options: mail, ACI online/phone, in person, or the drop box at the Veterans Memorial Building. One important note: if your payment is tied to a jail or court case (inmate account funds, bond, bail), the Treasurer's office probably isn't where it needs to go. Check with the jail or court first to make sure your money lands in the right account.

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