Pittsylvania County Jail COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Pittsylvania County Jail

Address:
21 North Main Street
Chatham, VA 24531

Phone:

434-432-7831

New Visitation Policies in Pittsylvania County Jail Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Pittsylvania County Jail in Chatham, Virginia, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 434-432-7831 for updates.

Video Visitation at Pittsylvania County Jail

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Pittsylvania County Jail, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 434-432-7831 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Pittsylvania County, the state of Virginia and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Pittsylvania County Jail Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

How to Email an Inmate at Pittsylvania County Jail

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Pittsylvania County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.


 

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Pittsylvania County Jail?

To send messages to a Pittsylvania County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Pittsylvania County Jail contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Pittsylvania County Jail account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Pittsylvania County Jail.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Pittsylvania County Jail.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Pittsylvania County Jail.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Pittsylvania County Jail.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Pittsylvania County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.


 

How to visit an inmate in Pittsylvania County Virginia using Remote Video Visitation 

To visit an inmate in Pittsylvania County follow these steps:

  • In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Pittsylvania County Jail uses a video visitation service called JailATM.
  • In order to visit with your inmate online or at the Pittsylvania County Jail Video Kiosk, you must first register with JailATM.
  • Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visits and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
  • Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Pittsylvania County Jail may or may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
  • Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
    1.  You Can Send Money
         Pittsylvania County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the Pittsylvania County Jail lobby.
    2.  You Can Send Gift Packs
         Pittsylvania County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow these to be sent to your inmate.
    3.  You Can Email Inmate
         Pittsylvania County Jail may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.
  • Customer Support: 877-810-0914.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using JailATM to visit a Pittsylvania County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 


 

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pittsylvania County Jail follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Virginia, then choose Pittsylvania County Jail
  • 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 Pittsylvania County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pittsylvania County.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Pittsylvania County

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

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Pittsylvania County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Virginia, then choose Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Pittsylvania County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

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


 

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

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pittsylvania County Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Virginia, then select Pittsylvania County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with My Care Pack, also known as Access Securepak, for Pittsylvania County.
  • Choose the inmate and 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 Pittsylvania County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Pittsylvania County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pittsylvania County.

Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. 
Email: [email protected].


 

How Do Inmates in Pittsylvania County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Pittsylvania County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

  • Pittsylvania County Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Services for Pittsylvania County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits, Purchasing Calling Cards, Voicemail & Prepaid calls.  In addition, IC Solutions provides secure messaging, sending photos, video phone calls and online deposits for inmates and their families in Pittsylvania County.
  • Although rates are subject to change, they generally run about $0.21 per minute for phone calls.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Pittsylvania County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.


 

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