How to Visit Richmond Jail Detention (VA)

The building's hours should be posted at the main entrances. City policy requires hours to be displayed at the front and rear entrances (or the two most-used entrances), so check the signage when you arrive.

Need to figure out parking beforehand? The City's Department of Public Works handles parking assignments at City facilities. Public Works also controls when City Hall opens and closes during normal business hours, which can affect access to certain City buildings.

Steps to Follow

• ✓ Check the front and rear (or most-used) entrances for posted hours before you commit to a trip.
• ✓ Plan your arrival with parking in mind. Parking assignments at City facilities are handled by the Department of Public Works.
• ✓ If you are relying on “normal working hours” access patterns, confirm they apply to the detention facility and not just City Hall.

On-site postings are helpful, but you'll still want to confirm the exact, current hours for the detention facility before making plans. The City's policy describes where hours are posted at building entrances. It doesn't confirm what those hours actually are for Richmond Jail Detention, or whether they match general City building schedules.

1. Confirm who controls visitor parking: Ask whether Department of Public Works handles parking arrangements for this visit location, or if the detention facility uses a separate process.
2. Ask about building access and timing: Verify whether any “normal working hours” building routines apply to this location, or if the jail operates on different access rules.
3. Double-check any parking limits: Make sure you understand whether there are assigned areas, permits, or other restrictions tied to City-managed parking.