A Quick Guide to Prisons in Virginia
Published November 21, 2022
According to data from the Virginia Department of Corrections and the Federal Bureau of Prisons, there are over 50 prisons in Virginia. Two of them are federal facilities run by the Federal Bureau of Prisons. While the rest are state-run facilities that include minimum, low, medium, high, and supermax security prisons as well as juvenile detention centers and women’s detention facilities.
If you’re curious about the state’s correctional system, here’s a quick guide to the prisons in Virginia:
Federal Prisons in Virginia
As of this writing, there are only two federal prisons that are currently operating in Virginia.
1. FCI Petersburg
Inmates: Mixed (Medium and Low)
Capacity: 1,723 male inmates
Address: 1100 River Road, Hopewell, VA 23860
Website: https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/pem/
2. USP Lee
Security: High with an adjacent minimum security satellite camp
Capacity: 1,476 male inmates
Address: Hickory Flat Rd, Pennington Gap, VA 24277, United States
Website: https://www.bop.gov/locations/institutions/lee/
State Prisons in Virginia
State prisons in Virginia are run and managed by the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC). The programs can vary for each facility depending on their security level and the inmates they cater to. But in general, they offer educational and drug rehabilitation programs.
1. Augusta Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 1,097 male inmates
Address: 1821 Estaline Valley Rd, Craigsville, VA 24430, United States
Website: N/A
2. Appalachian Detention Center
Security Level: Mixed (Minimum and Medium)
Capacity: 1,000+
Address: 924 Clifton Farm Rd , Honaker, VA 24260, Honaker, VA 24260, United States
Website: N/A
3. Baskerville Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 487 male inmates
Address: 4150 Hayes Mill Rd, Baskerville, VA 23915, United States
Website: N/A
4. Bland Correctional Center
Security Level: Mixed (Level 1 to Level 2)
Capacity: 652 male inmates
Address: 256 Bland Farm Rd, Bland, VA 24315, United States
Website: https://www.blandcountyva.gov/directory/listing/17/bland-correctional-center
5. Brunswick Work Center
Security Level: Mixed (Medium to High)
Capacity: 916 male inmates
Address: 1147 Planters Rd, Lawrenceville, VA 23868, United States
Website: N/A
6. Buckingham Correctional Center
Security Level: Close Custody
Capacity: 1,100 male inmates
Address: VA-20, Dillwyn, VA 23936, United States
Website: N/A
7. Caroline Correctional Unit
Security Level: Minimum
Capacity: 140 male inmates
Address: 31285 Camp Rd, Hanover, VA 23069, United States
Website: https://carolinedf.org/
8. Central Virginia Correctional Unit #13
Security Level: Minimum-Medium
Capacity: 268 female inmates
Address: 6900 Courthouse Rd, Chesterfield, VA 23832, United States
Website: N/A
9. Coffeewood Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 1,193 male inmates
Address: 12352 Coffeewood Dr, Mitchells, VA 22729, United States
Website:
10. Cold Springs Correctional Unit
Security Level: Minimum
Capacity: 250 male inmates
Address: 221 Spitler Cir, Greenville, VA 24440, United States
Website: N/A
11. Deep Meadow Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 850 male inmates
Address: 3500 Woods Way, State Farm, VA 23160, United States
Website: N/A
12. Deerfield Correctional Center
Security Level: Minimum
Capacity: 340 male inmates
Address: 21360 Deerfield Rd, Capron, VA 23829, United States
Website: N/A
13. Dillwyn Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 1,106 male inmates
Address: 1522 Prison Rd, Dillwyn, VA 23936, United States
Website: N/A
14. Fluvanna Correctional Center for Women
Security Level: Level 3
Capacity: 1,199
Address: 144 Prison Ln, Troy, VA 22974, United States
Website: N/A
15. Green Rock Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 1,038 male inmates
Address: 1704 Beverly Heights Rd, Chatham, VA 24531, United States
Website: https://old.nnlm.gov/members/directory/18467
16. Greensville Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium Security
Capacity: 3,055 male inmates
Address: 901 Corrections Way, Jarratt, VA 23870, United States
Website: N/A
17. Halifax Correctional Unit
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 245 male inmates
Address: 1200 Farm Rd, South Boston, VA 24592, United States
Website: N/A
18. Haynesville Correctional Center
Security Level: Level 2
Capacity: 1,141
Address: 421 Barnfield Rd, Haynesville, VA 22472, United States
Website: N/A
19. Indian Creek Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 1,000+
Address: 801 Sanderson Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, United States
Website: N/A
20. James River Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 365 male inmates
Address: Circle Dr, Jamestown, ND 58401, United States
Website: N/A
21. Keen Mountain Correctional Center
Security Level: Maximum
Capacity: 1,200
Address: 3402 Kennel Gap Rd, Oakwood, VA 24631, United States
Website: N/A
22. Lunenburg Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 1,200 male inmates
Address: 690 Falls Rd, Victoria, VA 23974, United States
Website: https://cityofsomerton.com/virginia/state/lunenburg-correctional-center/
23. Marion Treatment Center
Security Level: Mixed (it’s a treatment facility for male inmates with mental health conditions)
Capacity: 375 male inmates
Address: 140 Finley Gayle Dr, Marion, VA 24354, United States
Website: https://cityofsomerton.com/virginia/state/marion-correctional-treatment-center/
24. Nottoway Correctional Center
Security Level: Level 3
Capacity: 1,112 male inmates
Address: 2892 Schutt Rd, Burkeville, VA 23922, United States
Website: N/A
25. Patrick Henry Correctional Unit
Security Level: Minimum
Capacity: 136 male inmates
Address: 18155 A. L. Philpott Highway Ridgeway, VA 24148
Website: N/A
26. Pocahontas State Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 1,024 male inmates
Address: 920 Old River Rd, Pocahontas, VA 24635, United States
Website: N/A
27. Red Onion State Prison
Security Level: Supermax
Capacity: 848 male inmates
Address: 10800 H Jack Rose Hwy, Pound, VA 24279, United States
28. River North Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 1,024 male inmates
Address: 329 Dellbrook Ln, Independence, VA 24348, United States
Website: https://gadsdensheriff.org/virginia/state/river-north-correctional-center/
29. Rustburg Correctional Unit
Security Level: Minimum
Capacity: 153 male inmates
Address: 479 Camp 9 Rd #9, Rustburg, VA 24588, United States
Website: N/A
30. St. Brides Correctional Center
Security Level: Medium
Capacity: 1,192 male inmates
Address: 701 Sanderson Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322, United States
Website: N/A
31. Sussex I State Prison
Security Level: Maximum
Capacity: 1,139
Address: 24414 Musselwhite Dr, Waverly, VA 23891, United States
Website: N/A
32. Sussex II State Prison
Security Level: Maximum
Capacity: 1,352 male inmates
Address: 24427 Mussellwhite Dr, Waverly, VA 23891, United States
Website: N/A
33. Virginia Correctional Center for Women
Security Level: Mixed
Capacity: 572 female inmates
Address: 2841 River Rd W, Goochland, VA 23063, United States
34. Wallens Ridge State Prison
Security Level: Supermax
Capacity: 1,200 male inmates
Address: 1052 Dogwood Dr, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219, United States
Website: N/A
35. Wise Correctional Unit
Security Level: Minimum
Capacity: 120 male inmates
Address: 3602 Bear Ln, Coeburn, VA 24230, United States
Website: N/A
ADVERTISEMENT
Private Prisons in Virginia
So far, there’s only one private prison in Virginia. It’s currently managed by GEO Group, one of the largest private prison contractors in the country.
1. Lawrenceville Correctional Center
Address: 1607 Planters Road, Lawrenceville, VA 23868
Website: https://www.geogroup.com/FacilityDetail/FacilityID/60
Virginia Juvenile Detention Centers
Juvenile prisons in Virginia accept inmates aged 8 to 17 years old. They serve as an alternative to secure detention for youths who are in conflict with the law.
1. Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Home
Address: 200 South Whiting St, Alexandria, VA 22304
Website: https://www.jdcnv.org/
2. Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center
Address: 1260 Security Ln, Norfolk, VA 23502, United States
Website: https://www.norfolk.gov/351/Juvenile-Detention-Center
3. Loudoun County Juvenile Detention Center
Address: 42020 Loudoun Center Pl, Leesburg, VA 20175, United States
Website: https://www.loudoun.gov/1006/Juvenile-Detention-Center
4. Richmond Juvenile Detention
Address: 1700 Oliver Hill Way, Richmond, VA 23219, United States
Website: https://www.rva.gov/justice-services/juvenile-detention-center
5. Rappahannock Juvenile Detention Center
Address: 275 Wyche Rd, Stafford, VA 22554, United States
Website: https://www.louisacounty.gov/670/Rappahannock-Juvenile-Detention-Center
6. Virginia Beach Juvenile Detention Center
Address: 2533 George Mason Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23456, United States
Website: https://www.vjda.org/member-facilities/virginia-beach-juvenile-detention-center/
7. Newport News Juvenile Detention Center
Address: 350 25th St, Newport News, VA 23607, United States
Website: https://www.nnva.gov/432/Secure-Detention-Center
8. Bon Air Juvenile Correctional Facility
Address: 1900 Chatsworth Ave, Bon Air, VA 23235, United States
Website: https://www.djj.virginia.gov/pages/residential/bon-air.htm
9. Blue Ridge Juvenile Detention
Address: 195 Peregory Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22902, United States
Website: https://brjd.org/
10. Shenandoah Valley Juvenile Center
Address: 300 Technology Dr, Staunton, VA 24401, United States
Website: https://www.svjc.org/
11. Merrimac Juvenile Detention Center
Address: 9300 Merrimac Trail, Williamsburg, VA 23185, United States
Website: http://www.merrimac-center.net/
12. New River Valley Juvenile Detention Home
Address: 650 Wades Ln, Christiansburg, VA 24073, United States
Website: https://www.nrvjdh.org/
13. Fairfax County Juvenile Detention Center
Address: 10650 Page Ave, Fairfax, VA 22030, United States
Website: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/juveniledomesticrelations/juvenile-detention-center
14. Danville Juvenile Detention
Address: 603 Colquhoun St, Danville, VA 24541, United States
Website: https://www.danville-va.gov/292/Juvenile-Detention
15. Henrico Juvenile Detention
Address: 4201 E Parham Rd, Henrico, VA 23273, United States
Website: https://henrico.us/juvenile-detention/
16. Northwestern Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Address: 145 Fort Collier Rd, Winchester, VA 22603, United States
Website: https://www.winchesterva.gov/nrjdc
17. Beaumont Juvenile Correctional Center
Address: 3500 Beaumont Rd, Beaumont, VA 23014, United States
Website: https://cityofsomerton.com/virginia/state/beaumont-juvenile-correctional-center/
18. Prince William County Juvenile Detention Center
Address: Historic District, 14873 Dumfries Rd, Manassas, VA 20112, United States
Website: https://www.pwcva.gov/department/social-services/juvenile-pre-trial-supervision
19. Crater Juvenile Detention Home
Address: 6102 County Dr, Disputanta, VA 23842, United States
Website: https://www.vjda.org/member-facilities/crater-juvenile-detention-home/
Reduce Your Jail Call Costs By Up To 90% Per Minute With GlobalTel
GlobalTel’s inmate calling service lowers jail call per minute rates by up to 90% for jail calls from US facilities. Sign up now and use the special jail call phone number we create for you to eliminate the long distance jail call fees. Try GlobalTel for only $45.99 for 90 days. Make US/domestic and international jail calls at the local rate and stay connected to your incarcerated loved ones for less. Learn more about how to sign up for calls from inmates here.
This Content Is Fact Checked
Our esteemed team of specialists has thoroughly validated the accuracy of this information. Discover further details about the rigorous editorial guidelines for our website here.
ADVERTISEMENT
About The Author
Judy Ponio is a professional writer for the GlobalTel blog. She works hard to ensure her work contains accurate facts by cross checking reputable sources and doesn’t settle for less. Her passion for telling stories about true crime and criminal justice has allowed her to create hundreds of articles that have benefited millions of people.
