Norton County Jail

Norton County Jail, VA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 11, 2024

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Location PO Box 307Norton, VA 24273

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Norton County County can be found in the Virginia area. Norton – is the county seat. Norton County has a total population of 33166 and was formed in .

Norton County County has a total area of 722 square miles. The zip codes in Norton County County are .

 

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Norton County Jail is located in Norton County County, Virginia state. The specific address of the Norton County Jail is PO Box 307Norton, VA 24273. The Norton County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 58,000. The Norton County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial (540) 679-5308, the Norton County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1978, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Norton. The justice center houses the Norton County county sheriff, Norton police department offices, and the Norton County Jail. The Norton County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Norton County Jail. Originally, the Norton County Jail could house approximately 2497 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Norton County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Norton County Jail has a 142-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Norton County Jail.

The Norton 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 10, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the Norton County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Norton County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Norton County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2011, a mental health unit was established at the Norton County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Norton County Jail inmates. In 2012, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Norton County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Norton 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 Norton County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Norton County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Norton County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address PO Box 307Norton, VA 24273
City Norton
State Virginia
County Norton County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Norton 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 Norton County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Norton County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Norton 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

Norton, Norton County , VA Overview

Coordinates:
36.93667°N 82.62500°W
Country:
United States
State:
Virginia
County:
None (Independent city)
Founded:
1894
Named for:
Eckstein Norton
Government:
Mayor:
Joseph Fawbush
Area:
Total:
7.51 sq mi (19.46 km2)
Land:
7.48 sq mi (19.37 km2)
Water:
0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2)
Elevation:
2,133 ft (650 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
3,958
Estimate (2019):
3,981
Density:
532.43/sq mi (205.57/km2)
Time zone:
UTC−5 (EST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code:
24273
Area code(s):
276
FIPS code:
51-57688
GNIS feature ID:
1485924

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