How to deposit funds, commissary, and payment options
River North Correctional Center accepts inmate deposits through JPay. Don't mail cash or personal checks. Instead, send a certified money order with the facility deposit slip to JPay, P.O. Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027. Mailed payments typically post to the inmate's account within three business days after JPay receives them. Prefer to pay by phone? Call 1 (800) 574-5729 anytime. For telephone and prepaid accounts, you can use third-party vendors like ConnectNetwork or set up AdvancePay by calling 1 (800) 483-8314. When sending funds, use the inmate's full name and ID, include your name and return address, and keep your receipt in case you need help tracking a deposit.
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Want to get money to someone at River North Correctional Center fast? Your best bet is an online JPay payment with a credit or debit card. Have their 7-digit Inmate ID Number ready before you start—most delays happen because of missing or wrong ID info.
No. River North instructs families not to mail cash or personal checks. Send a certified money order with the facility deposit slip to JPay, P.O. Box 278170, Miramar, FL 33027.
Mailed JPay payments are typically available within three business days after JPay receives the payment.
Yes—JPay phone payments are available anytime at 1 (800) 574-5729. For prepaid phone accounts, you may use vendors such as ConnectNetwork or set up AdvancePay by calling 1 (800) 483-8314 and following the vendor’s instructions.
Visiting at River North Correctional Center starts with approval from Virginia DOC's Central Visitation Unit. Know what they check and when renewals are due, and you'll avoid surprise interruptions that could derail your visits.
Before you can visit anyone at River North, you need approval through Virginia DOC's online visitor application system. Once you understand which form to use and when renewals are due, the process becomes straightforward.
Once you're approved, you can book an in-person visit through the online Visitation Scheduler. The booking window opens 14 days in advance—enough time to plan, but not so far out that you can schedule months ahead. One limit to keep in mind: you're allowed one visit per weekend. If you're juggling rides, childcare, or multiple family members who want to come, choose your date carefully so you don't accidentally use up your slot.
