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How to Contact an Inmate at Richmond Jail Detention (VA)

Trying to reach someone at Richmond Jail Detention? First, separate routine questions from urgent safety concerns. If you need to report a crime in Richmond, there are specific channels to use.

• 1 min read Based on general VA policies
How to Contact an Inmate at Richmond Jail Detention (VA)

Don't use the City of Richmond "Contact Us" email to report a crime. That channel isn't designed for crime reports, so skip it for anything time-sensitive or urgent.

To report a non-emergency crime in Richmond, call the Department of Emergency Communications at 804-646-5100. For emergencies, call 911. These numbers are strictly for reporting crimes and emergencies, not for questions about contacting inmates.

How to Contact an Inmate at Richmond Jail Detention (VA)

Steps-to-follow

  • ✓ Do not use the Richmond “Contact Us” email to report a crime.
  • ✓ For non-emergency crime reports in Richmond, call the Department of Emergency Communications at 804-646-5100.
  • ✓ For emergencies, call 911.

Before relying on any phone number or online form, confirm it's still current. Phone routing and web forms change, so check the City of Richmond's official website or verify directly with the Department of Emergency Communications. This article doesn't cover jail-specific instructions for contacting an inmate (phone call rules, mail procedures, video visitation, messaging vendors, or account setup) because those details weren't available in our sources. For those steps, contact Richmond Jail Detention directly for current rules.

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