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Essex County Jail, Virginia, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: February 22, 2024
Essex County Jail
Location 304 Prince Street PO Box 955, Tappahannock, VA, 22560
Official Website http://www.essex-virginia.org/county_government/constitutional_officers/county_sheriff/

The Essex County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult detainees in Tappahannock, Essex County, Virginia. This detention center is physically situated at 304 Prince Street, , PO Box 955, Tappahannock, VA, 22560. It is a 67-bed facility.

Generally, this Essex County detention center houses inmates awaiting trial and detainees serving short sentences, usually a year or less. The Essex County correction facility primarily houses Adult convicted of low-level crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to federal prison after trial. Essex County detention facility occasionally houses undocumented immigrants for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Essex County Sheriffs Office administers the Essex County Jail. There are also more than 43 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the well-being of all offenders and visitors at the Essex County facility.

Most offenders are transported daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Essex County correction facility are presently or recently intoxicated. They also arrive with injuries from assaults leading to their arrest. Some are psychologically unstable, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Essex County Jail, visit the Essex County Sheriffs Office’s website. The website has the Essex County inmate search tool which allows you to for inmates by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view inmate information on the roster below. This roster contains the Essex County detainee’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Essex County facility directly by phone at 804-443-3346 to inquire about the inmate’s status and location.

Visitations at Essex County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Essex County detention center, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Essex County Sheriffs Office website. Once your application is approved, you will get the approved visitation schedule by email.

The visiting hours at the Essex County Jail are as follows:

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

During the visit, you must provide a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and comply with the Essex County detention facility’s dress code and rules. The Essex County Jail may cancel visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more information about visitations, call the Essex County detention facility at 804-443-3346.

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/

Essex County Sheriffs Office

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

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

Directions

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