Richmond City Jail (RCJC)

Police Jail - Intermediate Term

Last Updated: April 23, 2023
Address
1701 Fairfield Way, Richmond, VA 23223
County
Independent
Phone
804-646-4464
Fax
804-646-0950

Richmond City Jail (RCJC) is for Police Jail - Intermediate Term offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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 Police Station - 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 Richmond City Jail (RCJC)

You can support your loved ones at Richmond City Jail (RCJC) on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 804-646-4464.

Records & Classification
How long does it take for someone to be classified at RCJC?
Within 72 hours

My family member is currently incarcerated at RCJC and is on bond in Henrico General District Court. He/she has court on a specific date. How does he/she get to court?

The jurisdiction of the pending charges is responsible for transportation.

How does a PB-15 (Probation Officer Warrant) get "lifted"?
Probation Officer is the only person authorized to "lift" remove a PB-15.

My family member was released from court today at 9:15 a.m., it is 11 a.m. and I am at RCJC. When is he/she going to be released?
All residents that go to court are released from RCJC. Once returned to RCJC from court, their release will be verified and completed in a timely manner.

How do I pay the money owed for back child support?
All payments must be made directly to the court in the form of cash or certified check.

What resident information at RCJC cannot be provided to an individual?

  • Projected release date of resident at RCJC
  • Names on RCJC resident visitation lists
  • Medical and the Richmond City Justice Center

Can a friend or family member request medical information on a resident at RCJC?
Such requests should be referred directly to our medical provider - Correctional Medical Care, Inc..

Is it a requirement that RCJC residents use only the RCJC medical doctor or are there other options?
All residents at RCJC have the right to use medical services provided by the Richmond City Sheriff's Office or they may have a licensed physician or dentist of their choice to come to the facility and provide services at the expense of the resident.

Are RCJC residents able to take any narcotic or psychotropic medicines with them upon release?
We will return all medications that were part of the personal property of a resident when committed.

Inmate Locator

Richmond City Jail (RCJC) 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

Richmond City Justice Center - Visitation

Seven days a week, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

How often can a RCJC resident have visits?
One visit every seven days. Plus, out of state visitors (anyone located more than 100 miles from RCJC) may visit once per month.

How many visitors can a RCJC resident have at one time?
Four (children under 12 are not included in the count)

When does attorney visitation occur for RCJC residents?
Seven days a week, 0900-2100 (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)

Is there a dress code to follow when visiting a resident at RCJC?
Yes, sheer and revealing clothing, profane words or imaging on clothing are not allowed.

Ask The Inmate

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