About Virginia's Correctional System
Virginia manages its correctional system through the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), operating major facilities including Pocahontas State Correctional Center, Red Onion State Prison, and Deerfield Correctional Center.
If you are searching for a Virginia inmate, use the state's official search portal at
this link.
For federal inmates, use the
Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator.
Visitors to Virginia facilities must be on an approved visitation list. Contact the
facility directly using the phone numbers listed below to confirm current visitation
schedules, as these may change without notice.
Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Low, in Petersburg, Virginia, is a low security facility housing male offenders. It is part of the Petersburg Federal Correctional Complex (FCC). A satellite prison camp adjacent to the FCI (Low) houses minimum security male offenders. FCC Petersburg is located 25 miles southeast of Richmond. From Interstate 95, take Exit 54 (Temple Avenue/Highway 144), proceed east approximately 3 miles, then turn left on River Road.
The Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) - Medium, located in Petersburg, Virginia, houses medium security male offenders. It is part of the Petersburg Federal Correctional Complex (FCC). FCI Petersburg is located 25 miles southeast of Richmond. From Interstate 95, take Exit 54 (Temple Avenue/Highway 144), proceed east approximately 3 miles, then turn left on River Road.
The United States Penitentiary (USP) - Lee in Jonesville is a high security facility housing male offenders. An adjacent minimum security satellite prison camp houses male offenders. USP Lee is located in southwest Virginia in Lee County, 8 miles east of Jonesville, off U.S. 58 at the intersection of State Route 638.
If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call 434-395-8114, Extension 1002, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. When you call, please have the individual�s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth.If you need to get in touch with a detainee you must call 434-395-8114, Extension 1000, and leave the detainee�s full name, alien registration number and a telephone number where you can be reached. The detainee will be given your message.
If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call 703-285-6301 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. When you call, please have the individual�s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth.If you need to get in touch with a detainee you must call 757-488-7500 ext. 2002 and leave the detainee�s full name, alien registration number and a telephone number where you can be reached. He or she will be given your message.
If you need information about a detainee that is housed at this facility, you may call 540-288-5245 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. When you call, please have the individual�s biographical information ready, including first, last and hyphenated names, any aliases he or she may use, date of birth and country of birth.If you need to get in touch with a detainee you must call 540-288-5245 and leave the detainee�s full name, alien registration number and a telephone number where you can be reached. He or she will be given your message.