Roanoke County Jail, Salem, Va

Start by checking the facility's official visitation schedule for current days, hours, and any weekend or holiday changes. Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID that matches your visitor registration—you won't get in without it. The jail enforces a dress code and conduct standards, so showing up improperly dressed or appearing intoxicated means you'll be turned away. Special or confidential visits happen through the video visitation system and have specific eligibility requirements. These can include inmates sentenced on pending charges who've been incarcerated at least 30 days, or in some cases six months. Out-of-town requests may need prior approval.

Roanoke County Jail's video visitation vendor page was returning a "File not found" error when last checked, making it difficult to access scheduling or support online. Special visits take place in the visitation area through the jail's video visitation system. For safety concerns, the jail's PREA resources list external phone numbers for victims—including RAINN and Virginia sexual- and domestic-violence hotlines—plus internal reporting contacts like the Jail Administrator. If the vendor site isn't working, check your vendor account status directly and use the vendor's support channels. For video-based services, you'll need to register with the approved vendor, verify your identity, and use a device with a camera and microphone.

Roanoke County Jail's public online inquiry is a good starting point to confirm custody, but it only shows initial charge details. For amended charges or more detailed information, the listing directs you to the Virginia Judicial System. Most inmate-search databases show housing location, listed charges, bail amount (when available), and the next court date—though entries can be incomplete or outdated. Can't find someone? They may be in another jurisdiction or federal custody. Try the state Department of Corrections locator and, if needed, the Federal Bureau of Prisons finder. For best results, search with at least the first letter of the first name plus the full last name, or use the inmate's ID number.

For PREA concerns at Roanoke County Jail in Salem, VA, start with the facility's PREA page. It lists phone-based victim resources for reporting and counseling, including RAINN, SARA, and the Virginia Sexual and Domestic Violence Action Alliance. For internal reports of sexual abuse or employee sexual misconduct, the PREA information provides the Jail Administrator's contact details, including an address and phone number. Prefer to report outside the facility? There's also an outside reporting address for the Virginia Department of Corrections. Before calling, figure out whether this is an emergency, a criminal report, a victim-services need, or an administrative complaint. Have the person's full legal name, date of birth (if known), and booking or ID number ready.