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Central Virginia Correctional is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
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 State - medium facility.
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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
Located at 6900 Courthouse Rd in Chesterfield, VA, Central Virginia Correctional carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. Central Virginia Correctional offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.
Central Virginia Correctional Unit, situated in Chesterfield VA and operated by the Virginia Department of Corrections, accommodates approximately 280 female offenders within its minimum-medium custody facility. The institution emphasizes rehabilitation through work programs, offering eligible inmates opportunities to join work crews providing labor for local community services. Additionally, prisoners can engage in substance abuse treatment, culinary arts classes, and individual and group therapy during their incarceration. The facility also participates in the Virginia Correctional Enterprise program, employing inmates in warehouses and print shops.
To be housed at Central Virginia Correctional Unit, inmates must meet specific criteria, including no convictions for murder, kidnapping, or sex offenses, no disciplinary infractions for the past two years, and no history of escape attempts. Security Level 2 is maintained, with stringent assignment criteria ensuring the exclusion of inmates with certain convictions and behavioral histories.
Opened in 1971, the unit has an average daily population of 250 and offers specialized programs such as Culinary Arts and Substance Abuse Therapeutic Community. It also houses various Virginia Correctional Enterprises initiatives, including VCE Warehouse White Bark and the Bells Road Print Shop and Warehouse.
The Virginia state prison system emphasizes constructive occupation of inmate time and reducing unrest through its range of programs and services, catering to the diverse needs of more than 30,000 state prisoners. These programs aim to promote positive prison adjustment and reduce recidivism rates, with a focus on aligning services based on inmates' security and treatment programming needs.
Treatment planning begins upon inmates' entry into the prison system, with assessments guiding the development of individualized treatment plans. Core programs offered at Central Virginia Correctional Unit include inmate work activities, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and life skills programming. Additionally, substance abuse programming, such as Therapeutic Community programs, is available at various prisons statewide.
Moreover, the facility provides education programs on the health, social, and legal consequences of substance abuse, alongside support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Life skills development aims to prepare inmates for reintegration into the community, covering essential topics such as employment, housing, budgeting, and family responsibilities.
In addition to core programs, Central Virginia Correctional Unit offers a range of services to meet the special needs of inmates, including behavior management, women offender programs, anger management, geriatric care, and victim support groups. These initiatives contribute to the holistic approach to inmate rehabilitation and positive growth during incarceration.
Central Virginia Correctional maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.
If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.
Apply for Visitation - Submit a visitation application online if you are a new visitor or renewing your visitation privileges.
Schedule a Visit - Once you receive approval to visit an inmate in a VADOC facility, you must schedule your visit online using the Visitation Scheduler. If you are a new user, you must first register using the “Register Today” option.
Prepare for Your Scheduled Visit - Once you have both applied for visitation and scheduled your visit, please review the following information to help you prepare for your in-person visit.
Plan - Please arrive at the facility one hour before your visit for security screening. No food or drinks will be allowed in the facility, and there will be no access to vending machines.
Visiting with Minor Children - The VADOC has developed a child-friendly short video to help prepare families for a productive visit. If you are visiting with a minor child, the following video will help prepare your child for what to expect during the visit – VADOC Visitation Reminders.
