Virginia Corrections Facility For Women, VA

Visiting at Virginia Corrections Facility For Women (VCFW) starts with an online visitor application reviewed by the Central Visitation Unit. Both adults and minors need approval before scheduling an in-person visit, and out-of-state applications may take longer. Approvals last three years—renew at least 45 days before expiration if you're in-state, or 90 days if out-of-state. Since June 1, 2023, you no longer need to be on an inmate's approved visiting list, though facility scheduling rules still apply and procedures can change. Arrive one hour early for screening. Bring a valid photo ID that matches your application, dress conservatively (neck to kneecaps, underwear and footwear required), and leave watches or wearable tech behind. No food or drinks allowed. Medical and service-animal accommodations can be arranged with advance documentation and approval. Unit-specific updates may cancel in-person or video visits without much notice.

Phone service at Virginia Corrections Facility for Women runs through ConnectNetwork by Global Tel*Link. Calls are recorded and monitored—except properly verified attorney calls. Each call is limited to 20 minutes to keep phone access fair, and inmates can maintain an approved call list of up to 15 numbers. If you receive collect or debit calls, you can decline them. Video visitation is also available with separate rules. Visitors 18 and older must register with a government-issued photo ID, follow scheduling windows, meet dress-code requirements, and pay vendor fees for at-home or kiosk sessions. At-home video visits work on computers, tablets, and Android smartphones. iPhones and iPads aren't compatible for video—only for scheduling. Set up and verify your vendor account before your first session. For billing or technical issues, contact the vendor directly, not facility staff.

Virginia Corrections Facility For Women scans all incoming personal mail and delivers only photocopies—originals are shredded after processing. Keep letters brief: each mailing can include up to three 8.5"×11" black-and-white pages (front and back). Write the inmate's full name and seven-digit state ID number on every piece of mail, along with the full facility name and address. Letters, greeting cards, postcards, and appropriate photographs are accepted. Photos get scanned too, and the physical originals are destroyed after processing.

Send money to someone at Virginia Corrections Facility For Women through JPay. Don't mail money directly to the facility—money orders need to go to JPay's lockbox for processing. Once JPay receives a mailed money order, funds typically post within three business days. You can also deposit online or by phone. JPay's payment support line is 1 (800) 574-5729. Deposit fees vary based on the amount and payment method, so check JPay's fee schedule before sending funds. Always include the inmate's full name and ID when making a deposit. If a deposit seems missing, contact the vendor.