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Meherrin River Jail Visitation Center

Regional Facility

Last Updated: May 12,2026

General Facility Information

Facility Address
9000 Boydton Plank Rd, Alberta, VA 23821
Phone
434-949-6700
Facility Type
Adult
Security Level
Regional Detention - low

Visitation Table of Contents


Visitation Hours

Visiting an Inmate at Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ)

Visiting someone held at Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ) in Alberta, Virginia starts with confirming the current visiting schedule, the visitor approval process, and your status on the approved visitor list. Visitation policies vary widely from one facility to another based on operating authority, security level, and the inmate's current status. Call Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ) directly at 434-949-6700 to confirm what applies right now.

Getting on the Approved Visitor List

Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ) typically submits a list of proposed visitors, and each adult on that list completes a visitor application form for a background check. Approval timelines range from a few days to several weeks depending on the facility. Do not travel for a visit until you have received confirmation. Call 434-949-6700 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.

Visiting Days, Hours, and Scheduling

Visiting schedules at Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ) depend on the facility's operating model. Some facilities offer walk-in visits during posted hours; others require advance scheduling through an online portal or phone reservation. Visiting days may differ by housing unit or classification. Holiday schedules often change without much notice. Call 434-949-6700 a day or two before your planned visit to confirm the slot is still open and the inmate is eligible for visits.

ID, Dress Code, and What to Bring

Bring a valid government-issued photo ID: driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport. Most facilities require it to be unexpired and match the name on your approved application. Dress codes at Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ) are enforced at entry: no revealing attire, no clothing that resembles inmate or staff uniforms, no hats, and in many facilities no underwire bras. Leave phones, bags, electronics, keys, and wallets in your vehicle or in lobby lockers.

Inmate Status and Visit Eligibility

A visit can be denied for reasons unrelated to your paperwork: the inmate may be in disciplinary status, restricted housing, medical isolation, or holdover during a transfer. Facility-wide lockdowns also suspend visits without notice. If the inmate has recently arrived, been moved, or had any change in status, call 434-949-6700 before traveling. A phone call the morning of the visit can save a wasted trip.

Video Visitation

Many detention facilities now offer video visitation through providers such as Securus, GTL/ViaPath, HomeWAV, or Smart Communications, either alongside or in place of in-person visits. Video visits typically require setting up a paid account, scheduling in advance, and connecting from a smartphone, tablet, or computer. For information on inmate phone discount plans and money transfer services, see InmateAid's inmate services and call 434-949-6700 to confirm what's available at Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ).

To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at Meherrin River Regional Jail (MRRJ), call 434-949-6700.

General Visitation Information

It is the policy of the Meherrin River Regional Jail to facilitate offender visitation with family, counsel, and clergy. All visitors must register an account and schedule visit using the following link - Visitation Login

  • Visits are scheduled Monday - Friday between 9:00am - 11:15am, 1:55pm - 3:00pm, and 7:30pm - 9:45pm.
  • Visits for offenders in Protective Custody and Administrative Custody are scheduled on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7:00am - 8:40am and 4:00pm - 6:15pm.
  • Visits are not scheduled on legal holidays observed by the jail. Visits last for 30 minutes.

Please see below for visitation rules. All rules may not be specifically stated on this website. The Visitation Officer will enforce all rules and policies to ensure the safety and security of the Jail.

ALL VISITS (ONSITE AND INTERNET)

  • All visitors must arrive at the jail (or be ready by internet) thirty minutes prior to the scheduled visitation time.
  • All visitors must have a picture ID.
  • Visitor and offender behavior will be monitored at all times. Any visitor displaying crude or disruptive behavior will have their visit suspended. If this is an onsite visit, you will be asked to leave the premises. If it is an internet visit, the visit will be terminated immediately. At the Visitation Officer's discretion, visitors may be permanently banned for excessive displays of such behavior.
  • Appropriate clothing is required for all visitors. Examples of inappropriate clothing include, but are not limited to: short, tight, revealing and/or transparent clothing and/or pajamas as outerwear. Proper undergarments are required. Clothing should have sleeves and not otherwise expose undergarments.
  • Offenders in Disciplinary Custody will not receive visits.
  • No cell phone use during any visits; however, we do allow internet visitation using the GTL VisMobile app on Android devices (links below). Cell phones are not allowed on premise at either facility. Taking pictures of any visit is strictly prohibited and can result in loss of visitation privileges.
  • No current or former employees of Meherrin River Regional Jail are allowed to visit offenders.

ON-SITE VISITS

  • A maximum of three visitors are allowed, one of which must be an adult. For any minor to visit, the parent or guardian must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. All visitors entering with a minor are responsible for the minor's behavior. No minor can be left unattended in the lobby while the adult goes to the visitation room for a visit.
  • Upon arrival, all visitors must check in with the Lobby Officer and present a picture ID.
  • Extended visits must be pre-approved and the visitor must live seventy-five (75) or more miles from the jail. A picture ID with an address that matches the approved request must be presented.
  • No personal items can be taken into the Visitation Center. Lockers are provided for visitors to use upon request.
  • All visitors must be cleared through the metal detector.
  • If a visitor is late arriving, they will not be allowed to have the remainder of their visit.
  • No shows are treated like a visit.
  • Once a visit starts, visitors will not be allowed to leave the Visitation Center and re-enter.
  • Only two (2) on-site visits are allowed per week and one (1) visit per scheduled visitation day, Monday through Friday.

INTERNET VISITS

  • Inmates are allowed one (1) internet visit per day up to five (5) internet visits per week.

REFUND OF PAID VISITS

All paid visits, both additional on-site and internet, will be refunded as follows:

  • Visit canceled at least two days prior to visit: Full refund
  • Visit canceled one day prior to visit: half refund
  • Visit canceled on the same day: no refund