Virginia Inmate Directory

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The State of Virginia has 71 Jails across 133 counties which includes Fairfax County, Prince William County, Virginia Beach County, Loudoun County, Chesterfield County and others.

Virginia, nicknamed “The Old Dominion,” is located in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States, known for its historical significance, beautiful coastline, and rolling mountains. Richmond, the capital city, boasts a rich colonial past, impressive architecture, and a vibrant cultural scene.

  • Capital City: Richmond
  • Population: As of 2023, Virginia’s population is estimated to be around 8.6 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) manages the state’s prison system, which includes a network of facilities:
    • State Correctional Institutions (SCIs): These are adult prisons throughout Pennsylvania, housing male and female offenders with varying sentence lengths. Security levels range from minimum to maximum.
    • Community Corrections Centers (CCCs): These facilities house lower-risk offenders serving shorter sentences or participating in rehabilitation programs.
    • Work Release Centers: These facilities allow non-violent inmates to hold jobs while incarcerated.
    • County Jails: These hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Pennsylvania has 67 counties, with most operating their own jails.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2022, Virginia’s prison population was approximately 24,200 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 280 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly lower than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in Virginia is not certain, but estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population. As of 2022, it was likely in the range of over 100,000 on probation.
  • Violent Crime Rate: Virginia’s violent crime rate falls within the national average according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data. However, crime rates can vary significantly within the state, with urban areas generally having higher rates.

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Resources for Further Information:

The Virginia Department of Corrections website provides a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or VADOC identification number. The search may not include individuals held in local city or county jails.

Virginia Inmate Locator

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