Middle River Regional Jail (MRRJ)

County Jail

Last Updated: November 27, 2022
Address
350 Technology Dr, Staunton, VA 24401
Beds
902
County
Independent City
Phone
540-245-5420
Fax
540-245-5425
Mailing Address
PO Box 2727, Staunton, VA 24402

Middle River Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders

Satellite View of Middle River Regional Jail (MRRJ)

You can support your loved ones at Middle River Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 540-245-5420.

The Middle River Jail is a low/medium-security detention center located at 350 Technology Dr Staunton, VA which is operated locally by the Independent City County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Independent City County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Staunton Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Virginia here.

MRRJ was built to alleviate the need for additional space due to the increasing jail population at the Augusta County Jail, formerly located in downtown Staunton, VA. MRRJ enabled inmates that were formerly being held in other facilities due to overcrowding to return back to their local jurisdiction. Not only did this move make it easier for inmate families to visit, but it also provided an exponential increase in living space, recreation, programming, and many more opportunities giving inmates the tools to help them succeed upon their re-entry back into our community.

The facility was built on 28 acres which is conveniently located in close proximity to the I-81 and I-64 interchange in Augusta County. The building’s 212,020 square feet has an operational capacity of 902 beds to include both male and female housing units.

Middle River Regional Jail - Inmate Handbook

Inmate Locator

Middle River Regional Jail (MRRJ) publishes the names of the inmates currently in their facility in Virginia. Your search should start with this locator first to see if your loved one is there.

The second box is the InmateAid Inmate Search. This database of inmates is user-generated content to access and utilize any or all of the InmateAid services. If you need our assistance creating your inmate profile to keep in touch, email us at aid@inmateaid.com and we will assist you in locating your inmate.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Middle River Regional Jail - Visitation

Inmate visiting

Monday-Friday

  • 8:30 am to 10:45 am
  • 2:00 pm to 4:15 pm
  • 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm

It is the policy of the Middle River Regional Jail to facilitate offender visitation with family, counsel, and clergy. All visitors must register an account and schedule a visit using the following link: https://middleriverva.gtlvisitme.com/app

​Visitors must schedule a visit online from 2 to 14 days in advance. Offenders will receive one 15 minute visit each week. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE VISITOR TO SCHEDULE THEIR VISIT ONLINE.

Offenders are not eligible for visitation during the first few days of incarceration to allow for classification and placement into specified housing. You will receive an error message until you are able to schedule the visit.

Visits for General Population offenders are scheduled depending upon the area an offender is housed in at MRRJ. These visits will be conducted in our Face to Face Visitation area.

Visitation times are scheduled according to the inmate’s housing assignment. Once a visit begins, no new visitors that show up late will be permitted to enter the visitation room.

  • Visitors must be signed in 30 minutes prior to visitation end. For example, if visitation ends at 4:15 pm than you should be at the facility no later than 3:45 pm to sign in.
  • All inmates receive One (1) fifteen (15) minute visit per week.
  • Former inmates must wait 3 months after being released before visiting.
  • Any visitor that violates visitation rules may be banned from visitation.
  • All who wish to visit shall follow the rules and regulations for visitation.
  • All visitors are subject to being searched.
  • Anyone who is intoxicated shall be denied access into the facility and may be subject to arrest.
  • Handbags, purses, backpacks, umbrellas, cell phones, cameras, or any other personal items shall be left in the vehicle.

REGISTRATION

  • All visitors must register with the officer on duty
  • Each visitor will be required to provide a picture ID and must be over the age of 18
  • Any visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Any visitor not on the inmate's visitation list will be denied visitation.

DRESS POLICY FOR ALL VISITORS (PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL)

  • No see-through clothing
  • No Bathing Suits
  • No tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, or crop tops
  • No clothing that exposes the stomach, back, shoulders, chest, midriff, or underarms.
  • No mini skirts
  • Dresses, shorts, and skirts must be no shorter than three inches above the knee
  • Shoes must be worn
  • No clothing with obscene language or pictures
  • No clothing resembling security uniforms or inmate clothing
  • No items of clothing deemed inappropriate by the shift supervisor
  • No cell phones, cameras, or any electronic device will be allowed.

You will need to call at least 15 minutes before you arrive. You will need to give the receptionist the names of three inmates you wish to see. Upon arrival you can request to see additional inmates to the Visitation Officer. You should also let the Receptionist know when you have arrived and know when you are leaving.

​Attorney visits are permitted during normal business hours. After business hours they must contact the Watch Commander on duty to make special arrangements. Visits between inmates and attorneys are private and confidential.

ATTORNEY VOICEMAIL - Call (540) 416-1970 and provide the inmate's booking number from your registered business phone. If you need to register your number, contact us here.

MINISTER SCHEDULE

  • MONDAY - 8:30-10:30 am 12:30-4:00 pm
  • TUESDAY - 8:30-10:30 am 12:30-4:00 pm
  • WEDNESDAY - NO AM VISITS 12:30-4:00 pm
  • THURSDAY - 8:30-10:30 am NO AM VISITS
  • FRIDAY - 8:30-10:30 am 12:30-4:00 pm

MINISTER VISITS - Ministers must be on this facility's approved minister list and on the inmate's visitation list in order to visit. All ministers must be able to show proof of ID prior to each visit. All minister visits will be no longer than 20 minutes. If you are not an approved minister contact the Programs Director.

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