Find facility phone numbers, addresses, and office contacts
Start by confirming which facility has custody. Then pull the public phone number and address from that facility's official page before you travel, mail anything, or try to schedule a visit. Henrico County Regional Jail West, for example, lists its street and mailing address as 4317 East Parham Road, Henrico, VA 23228, with a main public number at (804) 501-4581 and an after-hours line at (804) 501-4586. Keep in mind that some Virginia sheriff's offices operate more than one custody location. The Newport News Sheriff's Office runs both a City Jail and a Jail Annex, so "the jail" may not be a single building.
Questions about mail processing or electronic messaging? You may be directed to a contracted service provider instead of the jail front desk. Smart Communications runs a Customer Care Call Center at 888-253-5178 that's open 24/7. This can help you resolve mail or account problems without waiting for local office hours.
For court-related support, Victim Services in Hampton directs victims and witnesses to call the After Hours Docket Line at 757-727-6399 the day before court to confirm whether they will be needed. The office is located on the first floor of the General District Courthouse at 236 N. King Street in Hampton.
Common Questions
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What address and format should I use to mail a letter to someone in a Virginia jail?
Use the exact address format published by the specific jail, since addresses can differ even within the same city. One example (Hampton) lists separate addresses for its Main Jail and Community Correctional Center and shows the inmate’s full name on the address block. That same facility requires letters to be mailed in a standard 8x12 envelope.
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How long before a scheduled court appearance should I call Victim Services to confirm?
Hampton Victim Services instructs victims and witnesses to call the After Hours Docket Line the day before court to confirm if they will be needed. The number listed is 757-727-6399, and the office is located on the first floor of the General District Courthouse at 236 N. King Street in Hampton.
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What services do jail staff commonly provide to support contact and programs?
Services vary, but Virginia jail pages commonly describe both contact support and programming. One example (Henrico County Regional Jail West) lists services that include virtual visitation and mail delivery, along with religious services, mental health and substance abuse services, education, laundry, recreation, and property control. That same facility describes itself as a maximum-security jail that houses both pre-trial and post-trial inmates.
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