Nelson County Jail, VA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 21, 2024

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Nelson County County can be found in the Virginia area. Lovingston – is the county seat. Nelson County has a total population of 14943 and was formed in 1808.

Nelson County County has a total area of 470 square miles. The zip codes in Nelson County County are 22920, 22922, 22938, 22949, 22954, 22958, 22964, 22967, 22969, 22971, 22976, 24464, 24553, 24581, 24599.

Nelson County Sheriff’s Office:

The Nelson County Sheriff, David W. Hill, is the head law enforcement officer in the Nelson County county. You can reach him by calling 434-263-7050.

Address: 94 Courthouse Square, Lovingston, Virginia, 22949, 22920, 22922, 22938, 22949, 22954, 22958, 22964, 22967, 22969, 22971, 22976, 24464, 24553, 24581, 24599.

Fax:

Phone: 434-263-7050

Nelson County Arrest Warrants

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Nelson County Sex Offender Registry

Nelson County Sex Offender Registry

Nelson County Jail is located in Nelson County County, Virginia state. The specific address of the Nelson County Jail is 94 Courthouse Square, , PO Box 36, Lovingston, VA, 22949. The Nelson County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 47,000. The Nelson County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 434-977-6981, the Nelson County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1978, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Lovingston. The justice center houses the Nelson County county sheriff, Lovingston police department offices, and the Nelson County Jail. The Nelson County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Nelson County Jail. Originally, the Nelson County Jail could house approximately 2190 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Nelson County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Nelson County Jail has a 160-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Nelson County Jail.

The Nelson 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 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 12. The youth detained in the Nelson County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Nelson County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Nelson County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2010, a mental health unit was established at the Nelson County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Nelson County Jail inmates. In 2011, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Nelson County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Nelson 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 Nelson County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Nelson 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 Nelson County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Nelson County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Nelson County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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

Lovingston, Nelson County , VA Overview

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