Inmate Search 🔍 | Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University is a low security jail which falls under jurisdiction of city of Richmond Police Department. The jail is maintained and operated by officers at Richmond Police department. Virginia Commonwealth University is mainly used to temporarily hold new detainees before moving them to nearest county Jail. Usually it houses inmate for short period of time but in some cases it can also house inmates serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility and 3 meals daily. Sometimes detainees from nearby municipality or county are also housed in Virginia Commonwealth University.

Location

938 W. Grace St.
Richmond, Virginia 23284

Fax Number

804-828-1199

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Virginia Commonwealth University?

Virginia Commonwealth University 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 Virginia Commonwealth University Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Richmond police department at 804-828-1196 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Virginia Commonwealth University?

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 Virginia Commonwealth University?

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 804-828-1196.

Virginia Commonwealth University 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.