The Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center is a 710 bed jail in the city of Winchester, Winchester city, Virginia. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Virginia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 540-535-3800, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center at 540-535-3800 to get it.
Phone: 540-535-3800
Physical Address:
141 Fort Collier Road
Winchester, VA 22603
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center (Main Facility)
141 Fort Collier Road
Winchester, VA 22603
Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center (Security Annex)
143 Fort Collier Road
Winchester, VA 22603
Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center (Community Correction Center)
147 Fort Collier Road
Winchester, VA 22603
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 540-535-3800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Winchester city Criminal Court Cases, as well as Virginia Criminal Court cases online for every other county, and daily court dockets for each of the state's courts. If you are not sure what court your inmate is to appear in, this is a list of all the courts in Virginia, broken down by each court circuit.
Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
The Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 710 offenders in custody on any given day. The Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Winchester city law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 14,840 offenders.
The following charts of Winchester city inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Winchester city Corrections Department, the state of Virginia Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Winchester city.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Winchester city and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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Serving the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, and the City of Winchester, the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center is located on Fort Collier Road in Winchester, VA.
The facility currently has three buildings, two are medium security residential buildings and the thirst is a minimum security corrections center. A staff of over 200 people are involved in the daily operation and care of the facility and all inmates, providing supervision, recreation, food services, laundry services, commissary, and more.
Once an arrest has been made a magistrate will determine the amount of bail, if any, that can be paid to secure their release, or if they will remain incarcerated until their trial. Those who will remain in jail are searched and all their personal items are logged and stored for their release, fingerprints and photographs are taken, and they will be assigned to an initial housing unit after their medical and mental health screenings are completed. They will be permitted to make two phone calls to either friends or family or to a lawyer to arrange bail or seek legal representation.
After an inmate has been assigned to their housing unit they will have access to phones to call their loved ones and they will be prepared for visitation soon after. Inmates may receive mail that is sent through the US Postal Service that has both a first and last name with full return address, are no larger than and A4 sheet of paper, and they must meet the restrictions set forth by the facility. Visits are made with a video system and those who wish to attend at the facility will be on a first come first served basis, with the hours of availability being Monday to Friday 8:30am to 11am, and 1:30pm to 3pm, with each visit being 30 minutes.
For those who are accessing video on demand the gettingout.com website allows for an account to be made that will allow the inmate to begin visits or calls on their own schedule and when they have time, without previously planning or during times that they and the visitor have agreed too previously. Work Release inmates will have visits and phone calls available to them around their work schedule, and will be permitted to leave the facility only for the duration of their work day and reasonable time to travel to the worksite and back to the jail.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. They can also send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 540-535-3800.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 540-535-3800.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Winchester city for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Winchester city and other Virginia and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAY | 8:30AM-11:00AM 1:30PM-3:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM-11:00AM 1:30PM-3:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM-11:00AM 1:30PM-3:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30AM-11:00AM 1:30PM-3:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM-11:00AM 1:30PM-3:00PM |
| SATURDAY | no visits |
| SUNDAY | no visits |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Winchester city, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Winchester city remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Winchester city follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Winchester city here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Winchester city Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Winchester city, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center Phone: 540-535-3800
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-535-3800 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center?
| DAY | TIME |
| MONDAY | 8:30AM-11:00AM 1:30PM-3:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 8:30AM-11:00AM 1:30PM-3:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30AM-11:00AM 1:30PM-3:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 8:30AM-11:00AM 1:30PM-3:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 8:30AM-11:00AM 1:30PM-3:00PM |
| SATURDAY | no visits |
| SUNDAY | no visits |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-535-3800 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com
Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.
If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:
For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-535-3800 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-535-3800 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, however more and more jails are no longer allowing envelopes or paper letters due to concern about paper being dipped into liquefied drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine and then mailed into secure facilities.
To confirm that the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center still allows letters in envelopes call 540-535-3800 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions.
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
NRADC will only accept books from the following distributors:
Amazon ( www.amazon.com ) (No marketplace or third-party vendors)
Discover Books ( https://discoverbooks.com/ )
SureShot Books ( https://sureshotbooks.com/ )
Thriftbooks ( www.thriftbooks.com )
Books must come directly from the above distributors. Books from marketplaces or third-party vendors will not be accepted.
Magazines and newspapers must come directly from a publisher or one of the above websites. They may not be purchased through a marketplace or third-party vendor
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-535-3800 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-535-3800 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Winchester city follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Winchester city can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-535-3800 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-535-3800 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Winchester city?
This facility, known as "Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center" is also known as NRADC, Winchester Arrests & Inmate Search, Clarke County Arrests & Inmate Search, Fauquier County Arrests & Inmate Search, Frederick County Arrests & Inmate Search, NW Reg Adult Detention Ctr -Winchester.
