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Fairfax Co Pre-Release Visitation Center

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Last Updated: April 17,2024


Visitation Hours

Visiting hours for Fairfax Co Pre-Release are subject to change, so it's crucial to confirm them by contacting the facility directly by phone. Please reach out to 703-246-4478, on visitation procedures, applications, or directions to the facility in Fairfax. Please note that visitors will undergo a thorough search before entering the premises, and personal belongings, including cell phones, are strictly prohibited. Individuals under probation, parole, or community corrections supervision must obtain approval from both their supervising officer and the superintendent before visiting, although such visits are not typically approved.

General Visitation Information

VIDEO VISITING for inmates who are authorized for visitation are allowed one video visit per day in 15 or 30-minute increments. The cost is 10 cents per minute for remote video visiting. There is no charge for on-site video visiting using a kiosk in the Adult Detention Center lobby.

Visits must be scheduled and paid for through Smart Communications and take place during the following hours. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance. Otherwise, the inmate may not receive notification of the pending visit.

  • 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
  • 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.
  • 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  • 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.

When the allotted time is used up, the visit will end automatically. To end a visit early, click the End Visit button. You cannot re-join a visit after clicking the End Visit button.

Make sure you are in a well-lit area and there is good lighting on your face, especially if you are wearing a mask. Avoid bright areas behind you. Keep your head upright and look directly into the camera. The video feed will go blank if a face is not detected.

Inmates will log into a kiosk or tablet for their visit. Once they select the visitation application, they should see their scheduled visits, if any, on the page.

Reminder: Paying for and scheduling video visits is done through Smart Communications. Please direct all questions to this vendor. Do not send a scheduling request to the Sheriff's Office. How Video Visitation Works (smartjailmail.com).