Visiting someone held at Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Correctional Center in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Correctional Center directly at 757-385-4555 to confirm what applies right now.
Most detention facilities require visitors to be approved in advance. The inmate at Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Correctional Center 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 757-385-4555 for the visitor application process and expected approval timeline.
Visiting schedules at Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Correctional Center 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 757-385-4555 a day or two before your planned visit to confirm the slot is still open and the inmate is eligible for visits.
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 Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Correctional Center 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.
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 757-385-4555 before traveling. A phone call the morning of the visit can save a wasted trip.
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 plans and money transfer services, see InmateAid's inmate services and call 757-385-4555 to confirm what's available at Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Correctional Center.
To confirm visiting hours, the visitor application process, or current eligibility at Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Correctional Center, call 757-385-4555.
Online visitation is available via any web-enabled device and may be scheduled or requested on demand. The cost for web-based video visitation is 25 cents per minute. Messaging and other features are also available via the tablets. To set up an account for web visitation and other services, visit gettingout.com.
For on-site visits, inmates are allowed one 25-minute visit per week. Trustee and Workforce inmates are allowed two visits per week. Visits may be canceled by the Sheriff’s Office at any time, including for inmate disciplinary reasons. On-site visitation is conducted via a video terminal in the visitation room. There is no in-person visitation at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center for friends and family.
Please keep in mind that there are a limited number of on-site visitation appointments available on any given day. Visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and can be scheduled up to seven days out. Each visit can accommodate up to three people per terminal, including juveniles. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian with a valid I.D. Visitors should arrive 15 minutes before their appointment time.
The days and hours for public visitation at the Virginia Beach Correctional Center are Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9-10:30 a.m., 2-3:30 p.m., 7-8:30 p.m., Sundays: 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m.
To schedule a visit, call 757-385-4493 or go to visitation.vbso.net.