Richmond Juvenile Detention Center

To search for an inmate in the Richmond Juvenile 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 804-646-2937 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Richmond city 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.

Richmond Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Richmond Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 25 offenders in custody on any given day. The Richmond Juvenile 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 Richmond city law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 28,560 offenders.

The following charts of Richmond city 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 Richmond city 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 Richmond city.

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 Richmond city 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 Do You Visit an Inmate in the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Richmond Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1700 Oliver Hill Way
Richmond, VA 23219
804-646-2937

• 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 804-646-2937 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 804-646-2937 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Richmond Juvenile Detention Center Visitation Information

• Unless otherwise approved by the Detention Center Administration, visitation is limited to parents/legal guardians.
• All visitors are subject to search, including the use of metal detectors without prior notification.

Visitation hours are as follows:

• Sunday 12:45 pm to 1:45 pm
• Wednesday 6:00 pm to 7:15 pm
• Saturday 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm
• On Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, visitation hours are 2:15 pm to 3:30 pm

Visitors who fail to adhere to visitation rules, which are provided to parents/legal guardians, could result in the early termination of a visit and/or denial of future visitation privileges.

Visitors are asked to leave any personal belongings such as pocketbooks, cell phones, cameras, tobacco products, lighters, keys, hats and scarves in their personal vehicle.

Appropriate attire and picture identification are required.

Alternate visiting times require administrative approval.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-646-2937 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-646-2937 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-646-2937 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-646-2937 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Richmond Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Richmond Juvenile 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Richmond Juvenile Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Juvenile's Name
Richmond City Juvenile Detention Center
1700 Oliver Hill Way
Richmond, VA 23219

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1700 Oliver Hill Way
Richmond, VA 23219

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Richmond Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
1700 Oliver Hill Way
Richmond, VA 23219

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-646-2937 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-646-2937 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Richmond Juvenile Detention Center uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.

Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Richmond city

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Richmond city follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Choose a Security PIN and Password.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Virginia, then the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Richmond city, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-646-2937 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Richmond Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Richmond Juvenile Detention Center may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• 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.
• 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.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• Pay for the subscription.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Richmond Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-646-2937 for further assistance.