At‑Home Video Visits vs. On‑Site Visits at Rappahannock Regional Jail: Which Counts as Your Weekly Visit?

RRJ's weekly visit limit is shared between visit types. An inmate can receive one At‑Home video visit per week or one on‑site visit - not both. Each visit runs 45 minutes, so the choice matters. Do you want the convenience of video from home, or would you rather lock in a predictable on‑site slot?

Regular visits happen Monday through Friday only. No weekends. So when you're thinking about "this week's visit," plan within that weekday window.

Scheduling is on you. RRJ lets visitors book online 24–72 hours in advance - no booking far ahead, and no last-minute reservations either. If you want to make sure your loved one gets their one weekly visit, treat that 24–72 hour window as your planning deadline.

Each visit caps at 45 minutes, but getting the full time depends on punctuality. Show up 10 minutes late? The visit gets cancelled automatically. Since RRJ only allows one visit per week, running late can wipe out the entire week's opportunity.

Even when you're ready to schedule, visit availability isn't the same for every inmate. Housing unit rules and disciplinary status can affect whether a visit happens at all. New arrivals face an additional hurdle: inmates aren't eligible for visits during the first 72 hours while they go through classification and housing placement. Sometimes that process takes longer.

Court dates can derail your plans, even with a confirmed visit. If the inmate has court scheduled on your visit day, the Renovo Scheduler automatically cancels the appointment. Once they return to their housing area, you'll need to reschedule.

Practical Tips Scheduling and Rescheduling

• ✓ Schedule online within RRJ’s 24–72 hour window so you don’t miss the week’s only visit.
• ✓ Be signed up 15 minutes before visitation begins.
• ✓ Don’t risk the slot by arriving late - if you’re 10 minutes late, the visit is automatically cancelled.

1. Watch for cancellations - If the inmate has court on the visit date, the Renovo Scheduler will automatically cancel the visit.
2. Wait until they’re back in housing (or eligible again) - You can only visit when the inmate is available under housing unit rules and not blocked by disciplinary status.
3. Reschedule once they return to housing - After the inmate is back in their housing area, book a new slot within the 24–72 hour scheduling window.