Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention

To search for an inmate in the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention, 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 434-951-9340 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Albemarle 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.

Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention 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 Albemarle County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 13,100 offenders.

The following charts of Albemarle 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 Albemarle 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 Albemarle 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 Albemarle 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.

How do you post bail in Albemarle County?

If someone is taken to Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention in Charlottesville for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 434-951-9340.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

• Cash bonds are paid in full, normally at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order, and card payments are often possible through a kiosk in the lobby or an online vendor for a convenience fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number ready, and reach the jail at 434-951-9340.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Albemarle County can facilitate payment.
• Property bonds are available in many courts: an owner may pledge land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond amount (often double) with the deed and a recent tax or appraisal figure, and the court that set bail decides whether to accept it.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Albemarle County, Virginia, visit the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention Bail FAQ page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

195 Peregory Lane
Charlottesville, VA 22902
434-951-9340

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 434-951-9340 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 434-951-9340 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-951-9340 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-951-9340 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-951-9340 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Albemarle County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
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• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention inmate.
  1. Click the Create Account button.
  2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
  3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
  4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
  5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
  6. Click the Sign In button.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Virginia, then the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Albemarle County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-951-9340 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-951-9340 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention

Search for JailATM services for Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Albemarle County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention follow these steps:

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• Go to JailATM, choose Virginia, then choose Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Albemarle County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Albemarle County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-951-9340 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.

Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Albemarle County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Albemarle County follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
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• Choose a Security PIN and Password.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Virginia, then the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Albemarle County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-951-9340 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• Pay for the subscription.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-951-9340 for further assistance.

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