Bristol Virginia Jail

To search for an inmate in the Bristol Virginia Jail, 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 276-645-7430 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Bristol 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.

Bristol Virginia Jail Inmate Search

The Bristol Virginia Jail maintains an average of 132 offenders in custody on any given day. The Bristol Virginia Jail 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 Bristol city law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,640 offenders.

The following charts of Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Bristol Virginia Jail? What is the Schedule?

Bristol Virginia Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

417 Cumberland Street
Bristol, VA 24201
276-645-7430

• 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 276-645-7430 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 276-645-7430 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Bristol Virginia Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

• Each inmate is allowed 30 minutes of visitation per week.
• Extra hour of visitation is allowed on Christmas, Independence Day, Thanksgiving and New Years, but only when they fall on Monday thru Friday.
• All visitors must register and have a proper ID.
• All visitors under 18 must be with a parent or guardian.
• If a vistor is under the influence the visit will not be allowed.
• Inmates in disciplinary isolation cannot have personal visits, but can still meet with their lawyers or clergy.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol Virginia Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 276-645-7430 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Bristol Virginia Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol Virginia Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 276-645-7430 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Bristol Virginia Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol Virginia Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 276-645-7430 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Bristol Virginia Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Bristol Virginia Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Bristol city do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Bristol city inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol Virginia Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 276-645-7430 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Bristol Virginia Jail, and what can I send them?

Bristol Virginia Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Bristol Virginia Jail 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 Bristol Virginia Jail 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:
417 Cumberland Street
Bristol, VA 24201

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
417 Cumberland Street
Bristol, VA 24201

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 Bristol Virginia Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 Bristol Virginia Jail 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:
417 Cumberland Street
Bristol, VA 24201

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol Virginia Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 276-645-7430 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Bristol Virginia Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol Virginia Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 276-645-7430 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Bristol Virginia Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol Virginia Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 276-645-7430 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Bristol Virginia Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Bristol Virginia Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 276-645-7430 for further assistance.