VA DOC - St. Brides Correctional Center

State Prison

Last Updated: February 08, 2024
Address
701 Sanderson Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23328-6482
Beds
388
County
Independent City
Phone
757-421-6600
Mailing Address
PO Box 16482, Chesapeake, VA 23328-6482

St. Brides 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

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You can support your loved ones at St. Brides Correctional on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 757-421-6600.

Located at 701 Sanderson Rd in Chesapeake, VA, St. Brides Correctional carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. St. Brides 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.

St. Brides Correctional Center, situated in Chesapeake, VA, is a level 2 medium-security state prison established in 1973, the facility has undergone significant upgrades and expansions over the years. Presently, it comprises 14 housing units capable of accommodating approximately 1200 adult male inmates, segregated into the general population, cognitive community, and restrictive populations.

Inmates at St. Brides CC have access to various rehabilitation and educational programs aimed at facilitating their positive growth and successful reintegration into society. These include the "Matrix" substance abuse treatment program, victim impact sessions, and thinking for a change programs, alongside opportunities for educational courses, technical training, and apprenticeships.

The security level at St. Brides is classified as level 2, with specific assignment criteria for initial placement. This includes factors such as escape history within the past 5 years and behavioral conduct over a specified period.

Within the broader context of the Virginia state prison system, St. Brides aligns its programs with the overarching goals of the Department, tailored to inmates' individual needs and stages of incarceration. Treatment planning is initiated upon inmates' entry into the system, with annual evaluations to monitor progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly.

Core programs at St. Brides encompass inmate work activities, substance abuse treatment, mental health services, and life skills programming. Substance abuse programming targets a significant portion of the inmate population, offering intensive treatment through Therapeutic Community (TC) programs, which have demonstrated effectiveness in addressing substance abuse and reducing recidivism rates.

In addition to core programs, St. Brides, like other prison facilities, offers various specialized services to meet the diverse needs of its inmate population, ranging from behavior management programs to support groups tailored to specific demographics or offender profiles.

Inmate Locator

St. Brides 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.

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Visitation Information

VA DOC - St. Brides Correctional Center - Visitation

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.

Ask The Inmate

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