Detail information on Portsmouth Jail

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Brief about Portsmouth Jail

Portsmouth Jail is a type of correctional facility in the state of Virginia, it has 478 beds in the facility. If you have been sentenced for minimum violent crimes like robbery, theft etc in Portsmouth City County, you can end up here.

Facility Type and Security Level

This is a Adult facility, It has a medium level of security. You can visit only during working hours of the jail, once per week

Contacting an inmate in Portsmouth Jail

You can generally send a Mail Or Greetings card to the facility address, In case of an emergency you can reach the facility through fax 757-393-5181.
An inmate of Portsmouth Jail can also be reached through calling the facility at 757-393-8210. Provider of the phone is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork.

Visitation Rules

This visitor-screening process may take several days, and visitors will have to produce a photo I.D to secure a visit. Visitors should call 757-393-8210 to check if their visitation has been approved to the facility. Below are the rules to be followed before visiting:

• If you are a convicted felon, or have warrant on your name your visit will be dis-approved
• If you are on active probation, parole or any form of conditional release you will be dis-approved for visiting.
• Don't wear revealing / improper attire.
• Don't be under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
• If you were incarcerated at the Detention Center.
• If you are a threat to the person in custody or the jail's security your visitation will be terminated immediately.

Visitation Timings

Monday - Sunday [7:30 AM to 9:00 PM] Different Units have different Timings in the facility, Please call and confirm timings for your visitation. Visitation is allowed but restricted from 3:00PM to 7:30 PM for all public holidays.

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