Essex County Jail

Essex County Jail, VA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 19, 2024

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Location 304 Prince Street PO Box 955, Tappahannock, VA, 22560
Official Website http://www.essex-virginia.org/county_government/constitutional_officers/county_sheriff/

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Essex County County can be found in the Virginia area. Tappahannock – is the county seat. Essex County has a total population of 11028 and was formed in 1692.

Essex County County has a total area of 257 square miles. The zip codes in Essex County County are 22436, 22437, 22438, 22454, 22476, 22504, 22509, 22560, 23115.

Essex County Sheriff’s Office:

The Essex County Sheriff, Arnie Holmes, is the head law enforcement officer in the Essex County county. You can reach him by calling 804-443-3346.

Address: 304 Prince Street, Tappahannock, Virginia, 22560, 22436, 22437, 22438, 22454, 22476, 22504, 22509, 22560, 23115.

Fax: 804-443-3340

Phone: 804-443-3346

 

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Essex County Jail is located in Essex County County, Virginia state. The specific address of the Essex County Jail is 304 Prince Street, , PO Box 955, Tappahannock, VA, 22560. The Essex County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 53,000. The Essex County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 804-443-3346, the Essex County Jail information line, or fax at or fax804-443-3340.

Jail History and Structure

In 1980, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Tappahannock. The justice center houses the Essex County county sheriff, Tappahannock police department offices, and the Essex County Jail. The Essex County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Essex County Jail. Originally, the Essex County Jail could house approximately 1950 inmates.

Over the years, the Essex County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Essex County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Essex County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Essex County Jail has a 155-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Essex County Jail.

The Essex County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the Essex County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Essex County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Essex County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2006, a mental health unit was established at the Essex County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Essex County Jail inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Essex County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Essex County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Essex County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Essex County Sheriffs Office

Address 304 Prince Street, Tappahannock, Virginia, 22560
Phone 804-443-3346
Fax 804-443-3340

Essex County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Essex County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 304 Prince Street PO Box 955, Tappahannock, VA, 22560
Facility Type Adult
City Tappahannock
Postal Code 22560
State Virginia
County Essex County
Official Website http://www.essex-virginia.org/county_government/constitutional_officers/county_sheriff/

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Essex County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Essex County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Essex County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Essex County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Essex County Jail.

The Essex County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Essex County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Essex County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Essex County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Tappahannock, Essex County , VA Overview

Town of Tappahannock
Coordinates:
37.92222°N 76.86306°W
Country:
United States
State:
Virginia
County:
Essex
Government:
Mayor:
Roy Gladding
Area:
Total:
2.75 sq mi (7.11 km2)
Land:
2.67 sq mi (6.91 km2)
Water:
0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation:
46 ft (14 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
2,375
Estimate (2019):
2,402
Density:
899.96/sq mi (347.44/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
22560
Area code(s):
804
FIPS code:
51-77568
GNIS feature ID:
1498542

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