Charlotte County Jail

Q: Does Charlotte County have bail?

Does Charlotte County have bail? Yes, Charlotte County recognizes most types of bonds.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Charlotte County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Charlotte County? There are three types of bail available in Charlotte County: release on own recognizance, unsecured bail, and secured bail.

Q: Who can set bail in Charlotte County?

Who can set bail in Charlotte County? Bail is set by a magistrate at the first court date, also known as first appearance.

Q: When is bail set in Charlotte County Virginia?

When is bail set in Charlotte County Virginia? The first court date, or first appearance is generally scheduled within 1-3 days of arrest.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Charlotte County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Charlotte County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Charlotte County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 434-542-5141. 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. Charlotte County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Charlotte County?

What happens during booking in Charlotte County? 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 Charlotte County 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.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Charlotte County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Charlotte County Jail? 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 Charlotte County 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.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? 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. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? 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. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Charlotte County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 434-542-5141 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Charlotte County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Charlotte County Jail booking process take? 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. What happens after an offender is booked into the Charlotte County Jail? 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 Charlotte County Jail 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.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Charlotte County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Charlotte County 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 434-542-5141 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Charlotte 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.

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Search

The Charlotte County Jail maintains an average of 65 offenders in custody on any given day. The Charlotte County 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 Charlotte County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,260 offenders.

The following charts of Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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 Charlotte 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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Question 2

About the Charlotte County Jail

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One of the responsibilities of the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office is to manage and maintain the Charlotte County Jail. This facility is located within the city of Charlotte, and is a direct supervision facility. All arrested adults are taken directly to this facility for booking, regardless of which law enforcement agency is responsible for the arrest. They will be housed here until they are able to make bail, they are found not guilty or released after dropped charges, or after they have served their full sentence. In order to support an inmate during their incarceration family and friends may supply funds for their commissary purchases, accept phone calls from inmates, and visit inmates on Thursdays or Sundays. Visits are scheduled for both male and female inmates on the same days, and the hours on each of these are from 8am until 4pm. Attorneys, parole officers, and probation officers are permitted to visit any weekday from 8am until 4pm, and will need to contact the facility for an exception if they require contact outside of these hours. Each visitor will be subjected to a search and the removal of any contraband, and the results of this may cause the visit to be cancelled. The approximate population of the jail is 65, and it is directly adjacent to the sheriff office to allow for the easy monitoring of all inmates.

Jail (Main): 434-542-5141
Sheriff: 434-542-5141

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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What should you know about the booking process at Charlotte County Jail?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Charlotte County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Charlotte County Jail include:

Confirming identity.
Taking mugshots for record.
Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
DNA collection if applicable.
Comprehensive physical search.
Seizing personal property.
Access to a free phone call.

Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Charlotte County Jail at 434-542-5141.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Charlotte County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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Steps to pay bail in Charlotte County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Charlotte County Jail in Charlotte Court House for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 434-542-5141.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

Payment methods include cash, credit cards, and money orders.
Licensed bail bond agents in Charlotte County are available for assistance.
Property within the county can be offered as collateral for bail.

To learn more about the bail process in Charlotte County, Virginia, visit the Charlotte County Jail Bail Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Charlotte County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Charlotte County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

222 Law Lane
Charlotte Court House, VA 23923
434-542-5141

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 434-542-5141 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 434-542-5141 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	8:00AM - 4:00PM
THURSDAY	8:00AM - 4:00PM

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

DAY	INMATES	TIME
WEDNESDAY	MALE FEMALE	8:00AM-4:00PM
SUNDAY	MALE FEMALE	8:00AM-4:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-542-5141 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-542-5141 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Charlotte County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-542-5141 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Charlotte County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Charlotte County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Charlotte County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

Register here,
contact them online, or
call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Charlotte County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, costs, limits, tablet rental and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-542-5141 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Charlotte County 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 Charlotte County 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlotte County Jail
222 Law Lane
Charlotte Court House, VA 23923

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlotte County Jail
222 Law Lane
Charlotte Court House, VA 23923

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 Charlotte County 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 Charlotte County 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlotte County Jail
222 Law Lane
Charlotte Court House, VA 23923

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Charlotte County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Charlotte County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Charlotte County Jail
222 Law Lane
Charlotte Court House, VA 23923

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-542-5141 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-542-5141 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Charlotte County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Charlotte County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How inteleMESSAGE Works

The Charlotte County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Charlotte County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.
An on-line prepaid or direct bill account is required to use messaging.
You must visit the Pay Tel website, login to your account, and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link in order to send or check for messages. You will not be notified of messages by any other method.
All messages are subject to monitoring and review and should never be used for privileged attorney-inmate communications.
If a message is rejected for any reason, the sender’s account will be automatically credited for the cost of the message.
Free messages which are rejected will not be refunded or restored.

Cost to send messages

The sender of the message is charged $.50 per message. Rates are subject to change.
For friends and family outside of a facility, this amount is deducted from the prepaid account balance or charged to your direct bill account.
For inmates, the amount is charged to the inmate and deducted from the inmate’s debit account.
There is no charge to read a message that was sent to you.

Paytel App Download

Check to see if Tablets are Available in Charlotte County Jail for rent to your inmate. Tablets can be used for phone calls, messaging, education, and entertainment.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Charlotte County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Charlotte County Jail follow these steps:

How inteleMESSAGE Works

The Charlotte County Jail inmate must contact you first in order to activate messaging for your account.
Once an inmate has messaged you, you are then able to visit the Pay Tel website, log in, read and respond to his or her messages.
When you log in and follow the inteleMESSAGE™ link, you will be asked if you want to accept messages from your Charlotte County inmate. If you accept, you will then be able to read any inmate message that has been sent to you.

For all information on rates, and how to Text/Email an Inmate in Charlotte County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Charlotte County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-542-5141 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Charlotte County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Charlotte County Jail for a small monthly fee.

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

Phone Calls
Messages (email / texts)
Educational applications
Entertainment (movies, games, television, music)
Charlotte County Jail information (rules, guidelines, visitation schedules, etc.)
Legal research
Medical requests
Programs (anger management, drug recovery, job skills, parenting, etc.)

Contact Paytel online, or call the Charlotte County Jail directly at 434-542-5141 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

If you want download the Paytel App, click the image below:

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Charlotte County Jail

How can you rent a tablet for an inmate in Charlotte County? Read the following:

Tablets can be used by inmates, for the following things:

Phone Calls
Messages (email / texts)
Educational applications and Entertainment
Legal Research
and much more!

Contact Paytel online, or call the Charlotte County Jail directly at 434-542-5141 to rent a tablet for your inmate.

To find out everything you need to know about renting a tablet, what it can be used for, how much it costs, and more, check out our Tablet Page for Charlotte County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Charlotte County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-542-5141 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Charlotte County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails in Charlotte County

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What are the other City and County Jails in Charlotte County?

Charlotte County County Jails

Charlotte County Jail

Charlotte County Juvenile Facilities

Lynchburg Regional Juvenile Detention Center

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Charlotte County?

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Charlotte County Jail

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Charlotte County Jail Information

What should you know about the booking process at Charlotte County Jail?

Steps to pay bail in Charlotte County

Charlotte County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

How Do Inmates in Charlotte County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Register here,

contact them online, or

call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Charlotte County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Charlotte County

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Charlotte County Jail for a small monthly fee.

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Charlotte County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Charlotte County

Charlotte County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Charlotte County

Charlotte County Jail Information

What should you know about the booking process at Charlotte County Jail?

Steps to pay bail in Charlotte County

Charlotte County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule

How Do Inmates in Charlotte County Jail Make Phone Calls?

Register here,

contact them online, or

call 800-729-8355 if you want to speak to an agent.

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Charlotte County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

inteleMESSAGE by Pay Tel is a service in which Charlotte County inmates can use tablets to send messages to any friend or family member that has set up an on-line prepaid or direct bill account with Pay Tel.

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Charlotte County

Paytel Tablets can be rented by inmates housed in the Charlotte County Jail for a small monthly fee.

Tablets Rentals Offer Great Solutions for Inmates at the Charlotte County Jail

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