The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center is a 1339 bed jail in the city of Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 703-246-2100.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Virginia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 703-246-2100, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center at 703-246-2100 to get it.
Phone: 703-246-2100
Physical Address:
10520 Judicial Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Number (call 703-246-2100 to get this)
Smart Communications/FXCOADC
P.O. 9128
Seminole, FL 33775-9128
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Number (call 703-246-2100 to get this)
Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
10520 Judicial Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 703-246-2100 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Fairfax County Criminal Court Cases, as well as Virginia Criminal Court cases online for every other county, and daily court dockets for each of the state's courts. If you are not sure what court your inmate is to appear in, this is a list of all the courts in Virginia, broken down by each court circuit.
Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 1339 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Fairfax County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 28,320 offenders.
The following charts of Fairfax County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Fairfax County Corrections Department, the state of Virginia Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Fairfax County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Fairfax County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 703-246-2100.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Fairfax County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Fairfax County and other Virginia and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Yes, Fairfax County recognizes most types of bonds.
There are three types of bail available in Fairfax County: release on own recognizance, unsecured bail, and secured bail.
Bail is set by a magistrate at the first court date, also known as first appearance.
The first court date, or first appearance is generally scheduled within 1-3 days of arrest.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM-10:45AM 1:00PM-3:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM-10:45AM 1:00PM-3:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM-10:45AM 1:00PM-3:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM-10:45AM 1:00PM-3:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM-10:45AM 1:00PM-3:45PM |
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfax County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 703-246-2100 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center?
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM-11:00AM 12:30PM-4:00PM 5:00PM-6:00PM 8:00PM-10:00PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM-10:45AM 1:00PM-3:45PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM-10:45AM 1:00PM-3:45PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM-10:45AM 1:00PM-3:45PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM-10:45AM 1:00PM-3:45PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM-10:45AM 1:00PM-3:45PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfax County Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 703-246-2100 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center?
There are two options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Depositing Money in the Jail Safe
Bring money to the ADC jail lobby in person. Accepts only Money Orders or Cashier's Checks.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
To deposit money into the account of a Fairfax County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send money to a Fairfax County Adult Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, what payment methods you can use, how much you can send, and more, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfax County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 703-246-2100 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center?
To communicate by telephone with a Fairfax County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Fairfax County Adult Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfax County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 703-246-2100 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Number (call 703-246-2100 to get this)
Smart Communications/FXCOADC
P.O. 9128
Seminole, FL 33775-9128
Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Number (call 703-246-2100 to get this)
Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
10520 Judicial Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
To communicate by text or email with an Fairfax County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Fairfax County Adult Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfax County Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 703-246-2100 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. Fairfax County Adult Detention Center has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Fairfax County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Fairfax County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfax County Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 703-246-2100 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Fairfax County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Fairfax County Adult Detention Center inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfax County Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 703-246-2100 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Fairfax County Adult Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Fairfax County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Fairfax County Adult Detention Center are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Fairfax County:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fairfax County Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 703-246-2100 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Fairfax County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Fairfax County?
This facility, known as "Fairfax County Adult Detention Center" is also known as Fairfax County Sheriff & Police, Fairfax County Criminal Court, Fairfax County Inmate Search, Fairfax Arrests, Falls Church Arrests, Falls Church Inmate Search.
