Truesdale Adult Detention Center, VA

Truesdale Adult Detention Center offers secure video visitation through SmartInmate. You'll need to register and get approved before scheduling a visit. Video visits are available seven days a week, including holidays, from 7 a.m. to midnight Eastern time. Each inmate gets two free 20-minute video visits per week. All visits are monitored and recorded, and they can end early if there's an emergency or the jail needs to prioritize operations. Schedule ahead: visits must be booked the day before, and you can reserve no more than seven days in advance. You can join from any internet connection or use the free video terminal in the Detention Center lobby at the Public Safety Center.

Truesdale Adult Detention Center offers secure video visitation through SmartInmate. Before scheduling a visit, you'll need to create a visitor account on the vendor site and get registered and approved. SmartInmate advertises that sign-up is quick, easy, and free. Each inmate gets two free 20-minute video visits per week. You can join from any internet connection or use the free visitor terminal in the Detention Center lobby. If you run into login, troubleshooting, or billing issues, contact Smart Communications directly. The Alexandria Sheriff's Office does not provide user technical support. Set up your account early and test your device's camera and microphone before your appointment to avoid last-minute issues.

Adding funds for an inmate in Virginia typically works through a few main options: online third-party deposit portals, on-site lobby kiosks or ATMs, mailed certified funds or money orders, or cash deposits through authorized agents. Before sending anything, have the inmate's full name and facility or inmate ID ready. Enter every required field exactly as the vendor requests to avoid delays or rejected payments. Keep in mind that commissary money and phone or tablet accounts are often handled through separate vendor portals, each with different rules and fees than general account deposits. Posting times and costs depend on the method you choose, so review the facility's deposit instructions and the vendor's terms first. If money doesn't post, contact the vendor and keep your receipt.