Pocahontas Corr. Center, VA

Visiting at Pocahontas Correctional Center starts with the VADOC visitor application, submitted online to the Central Visitation Unit. The application takes about 20–30 minutes and can't be saved as a draft, so set aside time to complete it in one sitting. Approval typically takes about 45 days for Virginia residents and about 90 days for out-of-state applicants—apply well before you hope to visit. Once approved, register and book your time through the Visitation Scheduler. You can schedule up to 14 days in advance, with one visit per weekend. Bring at least one valid government photo ID that matches your application and arrive about an hour early for security screening. Minors must be registered on an adult's application and visit with an approved adult; immediate-family definitions are covered in VADOC Operating Procedure 851.1.

Pocahontas Correctional Center participates in VADOC's video-visitation program run with Assisting Families of Inmates (AFOI). You have two options: at-home video visits or visits at AFOI Visitor Centers if you lack home technology or don't qualify for at-home access. Video visits happen in exact scheduled time slots—fees aren't refundable if you're late or miss the visit. Recording is strictly prohibited: no filming, photos, or screenshots during the call. Dress code rules apply even for video visits: outer garments and undergarments must cover from neck to kneecaps, underwear is required, and visitor-center attendees must wear footwear. Breaking video-visit rules can lead to a six-month suspension, with serious violations potentially resulting in a permanent ban. Check vendor account requirements and contact vendor support for technical or billing help.

Pocahontas Correctional Center routes incoming general correspondence through a scanning process. Letters, greeting cards, postcards, and allowed photos are inspected and photocopied—only the photocopies reach the inmate. The original paper and photos are shredded after scanning. VADOC limits delivery to a maximum of three 8.5" x 11" photocopied pages (front-and-back) per mailing. Address every piece with the inmate's full name, seven-digit state ID number, and the complete facility name and mailing address/ZIP. Don't include cash, checks, or money orders—send funds through JPay instead. Legal mail from attorneys and courts must go directly to the VADOC Central Mail Distribution Center for screening.

Sending money to an inmate at Pocahontas Correctional Center requires the inmate's 7-digit inmate ID. The fastest option is JPay's online portal using a credit or debit card. You can also make a phone payment through JPay 24/7 at 1 (800) 574-5729. Paying with cash? Deposit through MoneyGram agent locations—places like Walmart and CVS—to route funds to the inmate's account. Don't mail cash, checks, or other items of monetary value to VADOC facilities. If you're mailing funds, send a money order with the JPay deposit slip to JPay, PO Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027. JPay fees vary by amount and payment method. Some deposits may be applied to fines, costs, or restitution.