Find an Inmate at Pittsylvania County Jail, VA
Search for an inmate at Pittsylvania County Jail, VA and get help with contacting an inmate, visitation, and sending money.
Search by Inmate Name
Enter first and last name to look up an inmate at Pittsylvania County Jail, VA.
Overview
Looking for someone connected to Pittsylvania County Jail? Keep in mind the county routinely transfers about 30–50 detainees into the Blue Ridge Regional Jail system, with facilities in Lynchburg, Amherst, Bedford, Halifax, and Rustburg. For adult case details, search the Virginia Courts website by docket number or name—juvenile cases won't appear there. If you don't find what you need on county or court pages, try statewide tools like the Virginia DOC offender search for state custody, or the federal BOP locator for people held outside county custody. When using public search tools, enter at least the first letter of the first name plus the full last name (or an inmate ID). Online listings can lag or miss details, so call the facility directly if you're not getting results.
After You Search
Quick Facts
- Pittsylvania County routinely houses 30–50 detainees at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail.
- Blue Ridge Regional Jail placements for Pittsylvania County inmates may be at facilities in Lynchburg, Amherst, Bedford, Halifax, or Rustburg.
- Adult case information is available online on the Virginia Courts website by docket number or by name.
- Juvenile cases cannot be looked up on the Virginia Courts website.
- Pittsylvania County’s Public Relations Mailbag publishes a monthly article with resident-submitted questions and answers.
Common Questions
Where will someone from Pittsylvania County be held if the local jail is overcrowded?
Pittsylvania County routinely houses about 30–50 detainees at the Blue Ridge Regional Jail. Placements can include Blue Ridge facilities in Lynchburg, Amherst, Bedford, Halifax, or Rustburg.
How can I look up an adult or juvenile case for someone in Pittsylvania County?
You can look up adult case information on the Virginia Courts website by docket number or by name. Juvenile cases aren’t available on the Virginia Courts site and can’t be searched there.
I can’t find someone on the county or court sites — where else should I check?
Check the Virginia DOC offender search for someone in state custody. If the person is in federal custody, use the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator, since they may be held outside county or state systems.
How do I submit a question to the PittCo Public Relations Mailbag?
Submit your question through Pittsylvania County’s online Public Relations Mailbag form. You’ll be asked for First Name, Last Name, Phone Number, Email Address, and your question, and a public or direct answer isn’t guaranteed.
What are the Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court hours in Pittsylvania County?
Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Custody, visitation, and support matters are handled during those weekday hours, and the Division of Child Support Enforcement operates on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Tuesday.
Related Guides
How to Submit Questions About Pittsylvania County Jail to PittCo Mailbag
PittCo Mailbag is Pittsylvania County's online portal for residents to ask questions about how county government works—including the jail. The Public Relations team collects submissions and publishes a Mailbag article roughly once a month, featuring resident questions alongside official answers.
Where Is Your Loved One Being Held? Understanding Pittsylvania County's Use of Blue Ridge Regional Jail
Can't find your loved one at Pittsylvania County Jail? Overcrowding is likely the reason. The county jail has been over capacity since it opened in 1981—it's currently running at 222% of its intended capacity. As a result, Pittsylvania County routinely houses 30–50 detainees off-site at Blue Ridge Regional Jail facilities. That means the "county jail" may not be where you'll need to call, visit, or send mail.
What to Expect When Pittsylvania County's New Jail Opens (site, capacity, timeline)
Pittsylvania County is building a new jail to replace its current, overcrowded facility. If someone you know is detained there now—or you're trying to understand what's changing—here's what's been approved: the site location, planned capacity, and the timeline the County has shared.