Highland County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Highland County Jail, 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 540-468-2210 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Highland 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.

Highland County Jail Inmate Search

The Highland County Jail maintains an average of 60 offenders in custody on any given day. The Highland County Jail 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 Highland County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,200 offenders.

The following charts of Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland 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 Highland 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 to post bail for a loved one in Highland County

Once booked at Highland County Jail in Monterey, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 540-468-2210.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

• Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 540-468-2210.
• Licensed bail bondsmen in Highland County can assist with the process.
• Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For more details on the bail process in Highland County, Virginia, visit the Highland County Jail Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Highland County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Highland County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

145 W. Main Street
Monterey, VA 24465
540-468-2210

• 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 540-468-2210 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 540-468-2210 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highland County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-468-2210 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Highland County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highland County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-468-2210 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Highland County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Highland County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Highland County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Highland County Jail
P.O. Box 485
Monterey, VA 24465

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 540-468-2210 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highland County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-468-2210 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Highland County Jail?

Collect Calls

• Almost every jail, including Highland County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
• Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

• Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
• To find out about Highland County Jail phone services, call 540-468-2210 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
• Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highland County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-468-2210 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Highland County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highland County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-468-2210 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Highland County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Highland County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Highland County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Highland County Jail
P.O. Box 485
Monterey, VA 24465

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 540-468-2210 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highland County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-468-2210 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Highland County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highland County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-468-2210 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Highland County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Highland County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-468-2210 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Highland County?