Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center

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Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center Information

When a youth arrives at the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center the parents or legal guardians are alerted as soon as possible and provided with the location of their child along with why they have been detained. This may include having been charged with an offense due to illegal conduct, they have attempted to hurt themselves and require supervision, and parents will be contacted if an emergency occurs during their detention. All meals follow the school breakfast and lunch programs and are designed to meet the nutritional needs of the youth. Also following the guidance of the local school board is the education program that offers regular classes during the weekdays as well as a GED program, with classes following the schedule and calendar of the public schools. Medical services are provided onsite and include a full time nurse as well as a doctor who consults when needed and a therapist from Horizon Behavioral Health to mee the mental health care. To encourage cooperation and positive decisions there are positive aspects throughout and additional programs to assist youth in continuing to make positive decisions include a strict schedule, recreation including movies, social skills activities, street law program, alcohol and drug education, and school classes. Mail: Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center 1400 Florida Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24501 Incoming mail must have the name of the juvenile on the envelope and only letters are permitted with no other items. Juveniles are provided with two envelopes and two stamps each week. Phones: Detainees are permitted three phone calls each week without restriction on who they can call, but phone privileges may be suspended due to behavior. Visitation: Visits are provided twice a week, and the day and time depend upon the housing assignment as follows: Pod A, Pod B & Post-Dispositional Males Tuesday: 6 to 7 pm Sunday: 1 to 2 pm Pod C & Post-Dispositional Females Thursday: 6 to 7 pm Sunday: 4 to 5 pm Re-Entry Program Males & Females Wednesday: 6 to 7 pm Sunday: 2:30 to 3:30 pm Community Placement Program (CPP) Males & Females Wednesday: 6 to 7 pm Sunday: 2:30 to 3:30 pm

Phone: 434-455-7878

Physical Address:
1400 Florida Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 25401

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center
1400 Florida Ave.
Lynchburg, VA 25401

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How Do You Find Someone in the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile 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 434-455-7878 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Bedford County 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.

Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search

The Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 48 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lynchburg Regional Juvenile 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 Bedford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,160 offenders.

The following charts of Bedford County 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 Bedford County 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 Bedford County.

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 Bedford County 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What happens during booking at Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

After arrest, individuals are processed at Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.

The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.

Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center:

  • Verifying the person’s identity.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Questions regarding medical and mental health history, along with drug and gang affiliations.
  • Collecting DNA if necessary.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Confiscating personal belongings.
  • Providing a phone call.

Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 434-455-7878.

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Directions / Map to the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you post bail in Bedford County?

If someone is taken to Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center in Lynchburg for booking, the next steps depend on their case:

1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 434-455-7878.

Bail payments can be handled in various ways.

  • Bail can be paid with cash, credit, or money orders.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Bedford County can facilitate payment.
  • Collateral in the form of county property can also be used for bail.

For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Bedford County, Virginia, visit the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center Bail FAQ page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1400 Florida Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 25401
434-455-7878

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 434-455-7878 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 434-455-7878 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM
6:00PM - 8:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 11:00AM
2:00PM - 4:00PM

Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-455-7878 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.


Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-455-7878 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-455-7878 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Bedford County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Virginia, then the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Bedford County, visit our full page guide

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-455-7878 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lynchburg Regional Juvenile 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
1400 Florida Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 25401



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1400 Florida Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 25401



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
The Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
1400 Florida Avenue
Lynchburg, VA 25401

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-455-7878 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile 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 Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-455-7878 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Bedford County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Bedford County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Virginia, then the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Bedford County, visit our full page guide

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-455-7878 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-455-7878 for further assistance.

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