Lancaster County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Lancaster 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 804-462-5111 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lancaster 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.

Lancaster County Jail Inmate Search

The Lancaster County Jail maintains an average of 46 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lancaster 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 Lancaster County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,880 offenders.

The following charts of Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 someone arrested in Lancaster County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Lancaster County Jail in Lancaster, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 804-462-5111 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

• Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 804-462-5111 if needed.
• You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Lancaster County.
• Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.

For further information on posting bail in Lancaster County, Virginia, visit the Lancaster County Jail Bail Information Page.

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

Lancaster County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

8293 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503
804-462-5111

• 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 804-462-5111 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 804-462-5111 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

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

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Lancaster County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - 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 and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Lancaster County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
8293 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Lancaster County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Lancaster County Jail follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Lancaster County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Virginia, then choose Lancaster County Jail
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Lancaster County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Lancaster County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Lancaster County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lancaster County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lancaster County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Lancaster County Jail, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Lancaster County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Lancaster County?

Lancaster County County Jails

Lancaster County Juvenile Facilities

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