Petersburg County Jail

Petersburg County Jail, VA Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 19, 2024

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Location 8 Courthouse AvenuePetersburg, VA 23803

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Petersburg County County can be found in the Virginia area. – is the county seat. Petersburg County has a total population of 18608 and was formed in .

Petersburg County County has a total area of 469 square miles. The zip codes in Petersburg County County are .

 

Petersburg County Sex Offender Registry

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Petersburg County Jail is located in Petersburg County County, Virginia state. The specific address of the Petersburg County Jail is 8 Courthouse AvenuePetersburg, VA 23803. The Petersburg County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 51,000. The Petersburg County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial (804) 733-2369, the Petersburg County Jail information line, or fax at .

Jail History and Structure

In 1988, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown . The justice center houses the Petersburg County county sheriff, police department offices, and the Petersburg County Jail. The Petersburg County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Petersburg County Jail. Originally, the Petersburg County Jail could house approximately 2224 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Petersburg County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Petersburg County Jail has a 140-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Petersburg County Jail.

The Petersburg 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 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Petersburg County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Petersburg County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Petersburg County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2006, a mental health unit was established at the Petersburg County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Petersburg County Jail inmates. In 2007, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Petersburg County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Petersburg 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 Petersburg County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Petersburg County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Petersburg County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 8 Courthouse AvenuePetersburg, VA 23803
City Petersburg
State Virginia
County Petersburg County

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

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

Petersburg, Petersburg County , VA Overview

nicknames:
"The Cockade City"
Coordinates:
37.21278°N 77.40028°W
Country:
United States
State:
Commonwealth of Virginia
County:
None (Independent city)
Founded:
December 17, 1748
Government:
Mayor:
Sam Parham
Area:
Independent city:
22.94 sq mi (59.42 km2)
Land:
22.72 sq mi (58.85 km2)
Water:
0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2)
Elevation:
134 ft (40 m)
Population (2010):
Independent city:
32,420
Estimate (2019):
31,346
Density:
1,379.67/sq mi (532.68/km2)
Metro:
1,126,262
Time zone:
UTC-05:00 (EST)
Summer (DST):
UTC-04:00 (EDT)
ZIP codes:
23803–23806
Area code(s):
804
FIPS code:
51-61832
GNIS ID:
1497087

Directions

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