What books are inmates allowed to receive?
Books are no longer accepted into the facility. Inmates may order books from their tablets including a selection of free titles.
Inmate Records
How do I find out if someone is incarcerated in the jail?
Please click here to use our Inmate Locator. Should you have additional questions that are not addressed in the Inmate Locator. please call the facility at (804) 524-6600.
How do I find out the results of court proceedings for my friend or family member?
The inmate should be your first point of contact. Please wait until they contact you. If further assistance is needed, you may contact the facility directly and speak with Records personnel.
How do I find out what charges an inmate has been incarcerated for?
You can use our Inmate Lookup too to find this information by clicking here.
How do I find out an inmate's release date?
Release information is not given to the general public. Inmates are notified of their release dates and are responsible for notifying their friends or family in regards to release plans.
Property
How do I drop off court clothing for a friend or family member?
We no longer accept court clothes. Clothing for court is provided by Riverside Regional Jail.
How do I pick up property?
Please be advised that per facility policy, items are only eligible for release pickup within the first fifteen (15) days of incarceration and only include keys and/or bank cards (ATM, Credit, Debit, EBT, etc.) You must set up an appointment time with the property department in order to pickup property. Requests received after this period cannot be approved.
After the first fifteen (15) days of confinement, the inmate will have to mail out these items at their expense by submitting the Request for Inmate Personal Property Removal Form. Once this form is submitted, all property (except clothing items) will be mailed together; partial releases are not permitted.
Funds
How do I send money to an inmate?
You may send money online using your credit card via our commissary portal, or by using cash and/or credit card at the jail using the touchscreen kiosks located in the Lobby.
You may also send money by obtaining a money order or other form of certified funds. These funds may be delivered via mail or brought to the jail’s lobby personnel Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 9:30 pm, or Saturday & Sunday 8:00 am – 9:30 pm. All funds must be made payable to the inmate’s name in care of Riverside Regional Jail with the inmate’s jail assigned identification number.
General Questions
Do you offer a "Scared Straight" program for teenagers?
We do not offer any programs like that.