Fairfax County Adult Detention Center

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Information

The Fairfax County Adult Detention Center is a 1260 bed jail in the city of Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia.

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.

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

How Do You Find Someone in the 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 1260 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 26,740 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.

For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in Fairfax County and Virginia state prisons, click the button below.
Fairfax County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS

Fairfax County Inmate Race & Ethnicity - 3/28/2024

Race Inmates % Total
White 363 34.60%
Black 201 19.16%
Hispanic or Latino 265 25.26%
American Indian/Native Alaskan 0 0.00%
Asian 213 20.31%
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian 0 0.00%
Other 7 0.67%
Total 1,049 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department, Virginia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Fairfax County Inmate Criminal Charges - 3/28/2024

(many inmates have multiple charges)

Charge Inmates % Total
Felony (3rd Degree) 349 33.27%
Felony (2rd Degree) 184 17.54%
Felony (1st Degree) 0 0.00%
State Jail Felony 86 8.20%
Felony (Uncategorized) 126 12.01%
Misdemeanor (Class A) 304 28.98%
Misdemeanor (Class C) 0 0.00%
Holds 0 0.00%
Uncategorized 0 0.00%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department, Virginia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Fairfax County Inmate Sex - 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 941 89.70%
Female 108 10.30%
Total 1,049 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department, Virginia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.

Fairfax County Inmate Age - 3/28/2024

Age Inmates % Total
Under 18 7 0.67%
18-20 64 6.10%
21-24 103 9.82%
25-30 192 18.30%
31-35 193 18.40%
36-40 199 18.97%
41-45 137 13.06%
46-50 53 5.05%
51-55 42 4.00%
56-60 35 3.34%
61-65 14 1.33%
66-75 10 0.95%
76-85 0 0.00%
Total 1,049 100.0%
Demographic, Crime and Inmate data is compiled from public reports provided by the Fairfax County Sheriff’s Department, Virginia Corrections, United States Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Census Bureau.
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About the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
This detention center is located in Fairfax, VA, and houses all adult inmates who are arrested within the county and the city of Fairfax, both male and female. There are several programs offered to support inmates in re-entering society, to improve their education, and to support mental health concerns and addictions. The goal of the facility is not only to support the safety of the community but also to rehabilitate inmates and help them to achieve the necessary skills to build a successful life outside of the jail. All inmates qualify for visits from professionals as well as personal visitation, phone calls to their friends and family, as well as to send and receive mail. When selecting the housing arrangements for each inmate they take an assessment which considers the security needed based upon the charges that are being faced, the history of the inmate within the jail systems and during prior incarcerations, and if there are any special needs such as singe cell confinement, podular housing, or direct supervision needs. Some inmates may be sentenced to serve weekend confinement and they are housed only during the weekends and return home during the week. Other eligible offenders may be offered alternatives to full incarceration, and these are monitored through the jail as well. During incarceration inmates are permitted to have contact with their friend and family. By having this contact, inmates can feel less closed off and it can improve mental health, as well as their interactions with others within the facility. This contact is maintained through sending letters and pictures, with phone calls that can be made each day, and through visits. To receive phone calls from inmates you can create an account at smartjailmail.com and this will allow you to add funds to their account and they will be able to call you from the phones located in the housing areas. Visits are now conducted online through a video visit, which must be scheduled at least one full day in advance to ensure the inmate receives proper notification of the visit and will be able to attend. The hours that are permitted for booking a visit are 9-11am, 12:30-4pm, 5-6pm and 8-10pm. Each visit will be either 15 minutes or 30 minutes in length, and those who do not have access to a computer or device at home may attend visits at the kiosk that is in the lobby of the jail. This program is operated through the same smarjailmail.com and can be funded the same way. Another way to support inmates is to fund their spending account so they can access commissary and other purchases. This can be done at the kiosk in the lobby before or after a visit, or from home at smartinmate.com.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center?

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

What happens during booking in Fairfax County?

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.

What is the booking process like at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center?

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.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

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.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

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.

What happens after booking?

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.

How long does the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Booking process take?

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.

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Directions / Map to the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center
Inmate Visitation

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

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

  • Inmates who are authorized for visitation are allowed one video visit per day in 15 or 30 minute increments.
  • The cost is 10 cents per minute for remote video visiting.
  • There is no charge for on-site video visiting using the kiosk in the Adult Detention Center lobby.
  • Visits must be scheduled and paid for through Smart Communications and take place during the following hours:
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

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Lawyer-Client Visitation Schedule

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

 

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.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

  • Inmates who are authorized for visitation are allowed one video visit per day in 15 or 30 minute increments.
  • The cost is 10 cents per minute for remote video visiting.
  • There is no charge for on-site video visiting using the kiosk in the Adult Detention Center lobby.
  • Visits must be scheduled and paid for through Smart Communications and take place during the following hours:
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

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Lawyer-Client Visitation Schedule

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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Inmate Money Accounts

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.
  • 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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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.
  • 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.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Fairfax County Adult Detention Center Inmate Mail Types

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 AmazonBarnes & 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

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 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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Inmate Commissary

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.
  • 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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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.

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Inmate Tablets

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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US State Prison Population Demographics

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 973,343 93.26%
Female 70,362 6.74%
Total 1,043,705 100.0%

Total Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 327,300 35.27%
Black 345,500 37.23%
Hispanic 226,800 24.44%
American Indian / Alaska Native 15,900 1.71%
Asian 12,500 1.35%
Total 928,000 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 622,200 95.46%
Female 31,700 4.86%
Total 653,900 100.0%

Total of Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 178,600 29.23%
Black 234,500 38.38%
Hispanic 179,500 29.38%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9,600 1.57%
Asian 8,800 1.44%
Total 611,000 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 147,500 93.95%
Female 10,000 6.37%
Total 157,500 100.0%

Murderers Held in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,600 26.04%
Black 63,000 43.63%
Hispanic 39,100 27.08%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,300 1.59%
Asian 2,400 1.66%
Total 144,400 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 16,000 86.02%
Female 2,600 13.98%
Total 18,600 100.0%

Violent Negligent Manslaughter Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 5,400 43.90%
Black 3,600 29.27%
Hispanic 2,900 23.58%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.63%
Asian 200 1.63%
Total 12,300 100.0%

Violent Rape & Sexual Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 159,800 98.95%
Female 2,200 1.36%
Total 162,000 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 125,800 96.18%
Female 5,400 4.13%
Total 131,200 100.0%

Violent Robbery Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 18.64%
Black 66,800 56.85%
Hispanic 26,500 22.55%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,200 1.02%
Asian 1,100 0.94%
Total 117,500 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 137,000 94.74%
Female 8,100 5.60%
Total 145,100 100.0%

Violent Aggravated/Simple Assault Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 37,500 23.28%
Black 53,300 33.09%
Hispanic 65,300 40.53%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,800 1.74%
Asian 2,200 1.37%
Total 161,100 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 36,100 91.86%
Female 3,300 8.40%
Total 39,400 100.0%

Other Violent Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 12,200 32.45%
Black 14,200 37.77%
Hispanic 9,700 25.80%
American Indian / Alaska Native 800 2.13%
Asian 700 1.86%
Total 37,600 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 127,900 90.64%
Female 13,600 9.64%
Total 141,500 100.0%

Total of Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 60,500 50.46%
Black 37,800 31.53%
Hispanic 18,100 15.10%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,100 1.75%
Asian 1,400 1.17%
Total 119,900 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 75,900 95.11%
Female 4,200 5.26%
Total 80,100 100.0%

Burglary Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 30,500 44.40%
Black 24,200 35.23%
Hispanic 12,300 17.90%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,100 1.60%
Asian 600 0.87%
Total 68,700 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 22,300 84.47%
Female 4,200 15.91%
Total 26,500 100.0%

Larceny & Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 13,800 58.97%
Black 6,800 29.06%
Hispanic 2,200 9.40%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 1.28%
Asian 300 1.28%
Total 23,400 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,400 91.43%
Female 600 8.57%
Total 7,000 100.0%

Motor Vehicle Theft Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,500 48.08%
Black 1,500 28.85%
Hispanic 1,000 19.23%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.92%
Asian 100 1.92%
Total 5,200 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 9,800 75.97%
Female 3,200 24.81%
Total 13,000 100.0%

Fraud Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,900 63.30%
Black 2,600 23.85%
Hispanic 900 8.26%
American Indian / Alaska Native 300 2.75%
Asian 200 1.83%
Total 10,900 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,600 90.67%
Female 1,400 9.33%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Other Property Crime Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024 - non-categorized

race Inmates % Total
White 6,700 58.26%
Black 2,700 23.48%
Hispanic 1,700 14.78%
American Indian / Alaska Native 200 1.74%
Asian 200 1.74%
Total 11,500 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 114,600 87.08%
Female 17,400 13.22%
Total 132,000 100.0%

Total of Drug Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 49,500 47.50%
Black 37,300 35.80%
Hispanic 14,600 14.01%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,700 1.63%
Asian 1,100 1.06%
Total 104,200 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 28,500 84.57%
Female 5,300 15.73%
Total 33,800 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 14,800 56.27%
Black 7,900 30.04%
Hispanic 3,000 11.41%
American Indian / Alaska Native 400 1.52%
Asian 200 0.76%
Total 26,300 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 86,100 88.04%
Female 12,000 12.27%
Total 98,100 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Drug Dealing/Manufacturing in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 34,700 44.54%
Black 29,400 37.74%
Hispanic 11,600 14.89%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 1.67%
Asian 900 1.16%
Total 77,900 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 102,500 93.95%
Female 6,900 6.32%
Total 109,400 100.0%

Total of 'Public Order' Related Inmates in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 35,900 40.84%
Black 34,500 39.25%
Hispanic 13,800 15.70%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2,500 2.84%
Asian 1,200 1.37%
Total 87,900 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 37,800 97.93%
Female 900 2.33%
Total 38,700 100.0%

Inmates Convicted on Illegal Weapon Possession in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 7,200 22.86%
Black 16,900 53.65%
Hispanic 6,500 20.63%
American Indian / Alaska Native 500 1.59%
Asian 400 1.27%
Total 31,500 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 13,400 89.33%
Female 1,600 10.67%
Total 15,000 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Multiple DUI/DWI in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 6,800 59.65%
Black 2,000 17.54%
Hispanic 1,800 15.79%
American Indian / Alaska Native 700 6.14%
Asian 100 0.88%
Total 11,400 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 51,200 92.25%
Female 4,400 7.93%
Total 55,600 100.0%

Inmates Convicted of Other 'Public Order' Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 21,900 48.45%
Black 15,700 34.73%
Hispanic 5,600 12.39%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1,300 2.88%
Asian 700 1.55%
Total 45,200 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Sex on 3/28/2024

Sex Inmates % Total
Male 6,100 89.71%
Female 800 11.76%
Total 6,900 100.0%

Total Number of Inmates Convicted of Unspecified Felonies in US State Prisons by Race/Ethnicity on 3/28/2024

race Inmates % Total
White 2,700 52.94%
Black 1,500 29.41%
Hispanic 700 13.73%
American Indian / Alaska Native 100 1.96%
Asian 100 1.96%
Total 5,100 100.0%
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