Where to Visit Someone in the Western Virginia Regional Jail System: Salem, Roanoke County, or Montgomery County
Trying to figure out where to go for a video visit in the Western Virginia Regional Jail system? You've got options. Here's how the main Salem facility compares to the local jails in Roanoke County and Montgomery County.
Video visits for WVRJ inmates happen either at the main jail or at a participating local jail. Depending on who you're visiting, you may not need to travel to the main facility at all.
Visitors are often encouraged to go to a local jail - like Roanoke County or Montgomery County - instead of the main WVRJ site. If a local option works for you, it can save time and make scheduling easier, especially when you're juggling work or family.
Note: You can also do remote video visits from home through GettingOut.com. Visits last up to 30 minutes and cost $0.25 per minute. You'll need to create an account and add the inmate as a contact before accepting a visit request.
The main WVRJ facility is at 5885 West River Road, Salem, Virginia 24153. If you want to confirm details before heading out - especially when deciding between sites - call 540-378-3700.
WVRJ offers visitation seven days a week across three windows: 8 a.m.–11 a.m., 2 p.m.–5 p.m., and 7 p.m.–10 p.m. The evening slot often works best if you're driving from far away. Still, call ahead to confirm the current schedule.
- Enter the lobby - go inside and head to the Master Control window.
- Speak with the Master Control officer - press the button at the window to talk to an officer.
- Present your photo ID - you’ll be asked to show identification and tell staff which inmate you’re visiting.
- Wait to be called - have a seat in the lobby until your name is called and you’re directed to a visitation booth.
Roanoke County/Salem Jail is at 401 E Main Street, Salem, Virginia 24153. For visitation questions, call 540-387-6141.
Roanoke County Jail has fewer visiting hours than the main WVRJ facility. You can visit Tuesday and Thursday from 7 p.m.–10 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m.–11 a.m. and 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Note: WVRJ encourages visitors to use local jails like Roanoke County for visitation when possible, rather than traveling to the main facility.
Montgomery County Jail is at 16 S Franklin Street, Christiansburg, VA 24073. Call 540-382-6915 for visitation questions.
- ✓ Monday, Wednesday, Sunday: 8 a.m.–11 a.m.; 2 p.m.–5 p.m.; 7 p.m.–10 p.m.
- ✓ Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 8 a.m.–11 a.m.; 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where should you visit? It comes down to two things: where the inmate's visit can be conducted and what's convenient for you. Video visits can happen at WVRJ or a participating local jail, and visitors are often encouraged to use local sites like Roanoke County or Montgomery County.
- ✓ Compare hours: WVRJ is Monday–Sunday 8 a.m.–11 a.m., 2 p.m.–5 p.m., and 7 p.m.–10 p.m.
- ✓ Compare hours: Roanoke County Jail is Tuesday & Thursday 7 p.m.–10 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m.–11 a.m. and 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
- ✓ Compare hours: Montgomery County Jail is Monday/Wednesday/Sunday 8 a.m.–11 a.m., 2 p.m.–5 p.m., 7 p.m.–10 p.m.; and Tuesday/Thursday/Friday/Saturday 8 a.m.–11 a.m. and 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
- ✓ Call ahead (WVRJ): 540-378-3700
- ✓ Call ahead (Roanoke County Jail): 540-387-6141
- ✓ Call ahead (Montgomery County Jail): 540-382-6915
Reminder: Remote video visits run through GettingOut.com, cost $0.25 per minute (up to 30 minutes), and require an account plus adding the inmate as a contact. For on-site visits, bring a photo ID - no ID means no entry.
One more thing: inmates can have two visitors per week. Visit length depends on the inmate's classification status and ranges from 15 to 40 minutes. Call ahead to confirm the current rules before making the trip.
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