How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
Visiting at St. Brides Correctional Center takes some prep, but you can avoid most problems by confirming details before you go. Check the official St. Brides Visitation page for cancellations and procedure changes—you don't want to be turned away at the door. Visit types vary by facility, so verify whether St. Brides offers in-person visits, video visits, or both before scheduling. VADOC requires a visitor application and background authorization submitted to the Central Visitation Unit. You'll need approval before you can book anything. Video visits typically need at least 24 hours notice; in-person scheduling rules can differ by location. Bring a valid government photo ID that matches your application, follow the conservative dress code (coverage from neck to kneecaps, footwear required), and make sure minors are listed and accompanied by an approved adult.
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Think of your first visit as a two-step process: get approved through VADOC, then book your time slot. Here's exactly how to apply, schedule, and show up prepared so you don't get turned away.
Check the official St. Brides Visitation page before your trip for cancellations and updates to visitation procedures.
Yes. VADOC requires you to submit a visitor application and background authorization and wait for approval through the Central Visitation Unit before you schedule.
Visit types vary by facility, so confirm on the St. Brides Visitation page whether video visits are available. When offered, video visits typically need to be booked at least 24 hours in advance.
Phone calls are often the quickest way to stay connected, but St. Brides has specific rules around approved numbers, monitored lines, and time limits. Here's what you need to know to avoid surprises and protect your loved one's phone privileges.
Need to reach the right office at St. Brides Correctional Center? Start with the confirmed phone contact from an official posting and the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) website.
If your loved one is at St. Brides (VADOC), you have several ways to add funds to their account. The fastest is usually online through JPay with a credit or debit card. Prefer not to use a computer? You can pay by phone 24/7 at 1 (800) 574-5729, or use the JPay app on Android or iOS. Cash deposits are available at MoneyGram locations, and you can also mail a money order for JPay to process. Whichever method you choose, have the inmate's 7-digit ID number ready. That ID connects your payment to the right person.
