Fairfax County Adult Detention Center

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.

Paying bail for someone in custody in Fairfax County

Once someone is booked at Fairfax County Adult Detention Center in Fairfax after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 703-246-2100 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

• The full cash bond is paid at the jail's bonding window or at the clerk of court using cash, a cashier's check or a money order, while many jails add a card option at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond service for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and call the jail at 703-246-2100 with questions.
• A licensed bail bond agent in Fairfax County can help cover bail.
• Many courts take real estate as security for a bond; the property owner must show clear title plus equity at least equal to the bond, often twice it, backed by a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set the bail gives final approval.

For detailed information about the bail process in Fairfax County, Virginia, see the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Bail FAQ.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

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.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center?

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.

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

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Account in Fairfax County Adult Detention Center

To deposit money into the account of a Fairfax County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To deposit money you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for the Fairfax County inmate you want to send money.
• When you locate the Fairfax County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them money.
• Fairfax County Adult Detention Center may need to approve the deposit, but more than likely, it will be approved.

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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center?

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Fairfax County Adult Detention Center

To communicate by telephone with a Fairfax County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To receive phone calls from a Fairfax County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for Fairfax County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Fairfax County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Fairfax County Adult Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

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.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Postcards , Envelopes and Greeting Cards

The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office.
They 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.
The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center allows inmates to receive letters in envelopes as long as the letter and envelope comply with the rules. Address the envelope as follows:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Number (call 703-246-2100 to get this)
Smart Communications/FXCOADC
P.O. 9128
Seminole, FL 33775-9128

Be sure to include a complete return address in the upper left corner of the envelope or the letter will be denied and sent back.

Newspapers, Magazines and Books (soft cover only)

All Newspapers, Magazines and Books must come directly from the publisher or a trusted source such as Amazon.
The address to have these sent to is:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Number (call 703-246-2100 to get this)
Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
10520 Judicial Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030

Legal Mail

Mail from the inmate's lawyer, or from the court must be sent 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

Care packages

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Fairfax County Adult Detention Center

To communicate by text or email with an Fairfax County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for Fairfax County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Fairfax County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Fairfax County Adult Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

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.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

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.

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Fairfax County Adult Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Fairfax County.
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• Choose Virginia, then Fairfax County Adult Detention Center, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Fairfax County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Fairfax County 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.

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.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.

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.

• The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
• Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
• To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
• Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
• Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Fairfax County Adult Detention Center

To communicate by text or email with an Fairfax County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for Fairfax County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Fairfax County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Fairfax County Adult Detention Center will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

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.

Do Inmates in the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

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:

• 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.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• 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.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Fairfax County Adult Detention Center at 703-246-2100 to confirm.

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:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

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:

• 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.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• 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.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Fairfax County Adult Detention Center at 703-246-2100 to confirm.

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:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

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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