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FAQs

Do you have to pay to be in jail in Virginia? ›

In accordance with Virginia State Statute 53.1-13.1; inmates serving weekend and nonconsecutive day sentences may be charged a set amount to defray their cost of keep. Fees shall be collected and used for the sole purpose of defraying the cost of the inmate's keep.

To Schedule a visit, you either come to the TCJC Facility and schedule an onsite visit or through the Securus Website to schedule a remote online visit. All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. The new visiting Week starts each Sunday.

Family and friends will exchange Cash App accounts and transfer money back and forth as a means to do something on the inside of the prison (give point and stick tattoos to each other, go to the salon within the prison, exchange contraband within the prison, etc.).

The Commonwealth of Virginia continues to pay a price tag of $29,000 per inmate a year, and the numbers aren't going down. The United States now has the highest incarceration rate of any nation in the world—higher than China, Russia or Iran—whether measured in total prisoners or percent of population.

People in federal prison have bank-type accounts that they can use to buy things from the prison commissary. You can deposit money into a federal inmate's account electronically or through a postal money order by mail. Learn more about depositing money into a federal prisoner's account.

Once you log in to your GettingOut account, you can schedule a visit by clicking on the Visit link or the Contacts tab. Search for your friend by choosing their facility, choosing whether they're an adult or juvenile, and typing in their name.

Schedule your visit through the AFOI website or by calling AFOI at (804) 643-2401.

Visitors must complete a “request for visit” form with their name and information along with the booking number and name of the inmate. Typical visitations are at least four hours in length, so visitors should plan accordingly.

A prison, also known as a jail, gaol, penitentiary, detention center, correction center, correctional facility, or remand center, is a facility where people are confined against their will and denied their liberty under the authority of the state, generally as punishment for various crimes.

One way to find information about inmates in Virginia is to use the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) website. This website provides an inmate locator tool that allows you to search for inmates by name, offender number, or location.

How do I send money to a SCDC inmate? ›

You can send money by phone using your credit or debit card. Call (888) 988-4768 and follow the prompts. For trust (canteen) deposits, our Site ID number is 121. To speak with a live agent 24/7, call customer service at (877) 650-4249.

Prior to adding funds to an inmate's account, you must first add your inmate(s) to your ConnectNetwork account. Starting on the main 'Dashboard' screen, you will need to select the Add Inmate button located at the top of the 'My Inmates' section.