Inmate Search 🔍 | Nelson County Jail

Nelson County Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Nelson, VA. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Nelson County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Nelson County Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

94 Courthouse Square PO Box 36
Lovingston, Virginia 22949

County

Nelson County

Phone Number

434-977-6981

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Website

www.nelsoncounty-va.gov

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Nelson County Jail?

Nelson County Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Nelson County Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Lovingston police department at 434-977-6981 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Nelson County Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Virginia inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Virginia.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Nelson County Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 434-977-6981.

Nelson County Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.