Portsmouth VA Jail is a Low security level County Jail located in the city of Portsmouth, Virginia. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Virginia state and federal laws. The facility has a capacity of 258 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Portsmouth, VA judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Portsmouth Va Jail
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Portsmouth Va Jail is to contact the County Jail for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Portsmouth Va Jail Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Portsmouth Va Jail inmate, contact the County Jail directly via 757-393-8210 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Portsmouth VA Jail County Jail has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the County Jail directly.
Visiting a Portsmouth VA Jail inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | Floor 3rd / 8A 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Tue | Floor 5th / 8B 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Wed | Floor 4th / 8C 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Thu | Floor 7th 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Fri | Floor 6th 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
| Sat | — |
| Sun | — |
| Hol | — |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Portsmouth Va Jail.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the County Jail administration at 757-393-8210. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at washingtong@portsmouthva.gov.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Portsmouth VA Jail County Jail inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Inmate Name and Housing 701 Crawford Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 | — | — | — |