Lancaster County Jail

Q: Does Lancaster County have bail?

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

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

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

Q: Who can set bail in Lancaster County?

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

Q: When is bail set in Lancaster County Virginia?

When is bail set in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Lancaster County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Lancaster County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 804-462-5111. 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. Lancaster County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Lancaster County?

What happens during booking in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 804-462-5111 during business hours.

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

How long does the Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Jail?

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To search for an inmate in the Lancaster 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 804-462-5111 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lancaster 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.

Lancaster County Jail Inmate Search

The Lancaster County Jail maintains an average of 46 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lancaster 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 Lancaster County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,880 offenders.

The following charts of Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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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About the Lancaster County Jail

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Lancaster, VA, is the home of the Lancaster County Sheriff, who has several responsibilities within their job description. They are not only responsible for maintaining the safety of the community outside of the jail, but also to care for the safety and security of any offenders who are arrested within the county and housed at the Lancaster County Jail. As the local holding facility it is where offenders are taken directly after their arrest to be booked and where they will remain until they make bail, they are finished their trial and are set to be released, or they have finished serving their full sentence. To accomplish all of the needed tasks, the office has several divisions including the administration, communications, investigations, patrol, court security, and corrections. The corrections department oversees the entire jail, including meal services, access to medical care, supervising programs and recreational activities, and more. With between 75-90 meals being made in the kitchen, each meal is planned more than two weeks in advance so that all supplies can be ordered and to ensure a balanced diet. To ensure that all standards are met the kitchen is licensed as a restaurant and follows all local health department regulations. A nurse is employed part time to schedule appointment, complete routine screenings, and update prescriptions and provide medications. When determining the housing assignment of offenders after their arrest there are several factors that are considered. The severity of the current charges, any past charges and time served, behaviour during past incarceration, and more are all considered before assigning a bed to any new arrest. Those who are qualified and able can work within or even outside of the jail to assist in laundry services, janitorial tasks, lawn care, meal services and preparations, and other tasks that are suitable. Completing these tasks both give each day a purpose and fill the hours of the day during incarceration but can also help to develop new skills that can be used to find reliable employment outside of the facility. Inmates are able to access phones after their day starts and when they are not working or attending other programs, and visits are permitted to those who are on the approved visitor list on weekends. Both Saturday and Sunday will allow visits from 9am until 3pm, and these must be booked in advance by calling the facility during the week to ensure that the inmate will be expecting and prepared for the visit.

Jail (Main): 804-462-5111
Sheriff: 804-462-5111

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How is booking conducted at Lancaster County Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Lancaster County Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.

Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.

Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Lancaster County Jail:

Verifying identification information.
Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
Possible DNA collection.
Physical search for contraband or weapons.
Securing personal belongings.
Granting a free phone call.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 804-462-5111.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Lancaster County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to post bail for someone arrested in Lancaster County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Lancaster County Jail in Lancaster, the outcomes include:

1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 804-462-5111 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Lancaster County.
County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Lancaster County, Virginia, visit the Lancaster County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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

Lancaster County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

8293 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503
804-462-5111

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 804-462-5111 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 804-462-5111 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 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 Lancaster County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 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 Lancaster County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 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 Lancaster County Jail?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lancaster County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Lancaster County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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:
8293 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
8293 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503

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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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:
8293 Mary Ball Road
Lancaster, VA 22503

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 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 Lancaster County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lancaster County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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Do Inmates in the Lancaster County 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 Lancaster County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 804-462-5111 for further assistance.

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Question 14

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

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Question 15

Other Jails in Lancaster County

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

Lancaster County County Jails

Lancaster County Jail

Lancaster County Juvenile Facilities

Merrimac Center

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Question 16

Other Jails Nearby

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

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Lancaster County Jail

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How is booking conducted at Lancaster County Jail?

How to post bail for someone arrested in Lancaster County

Lancaster County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lancaster County Jail

Lancaster County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

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Lancaster County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Lancaster County

Lancaster County Jail Information

How is booking conducted at Lancaster County Jail?

How to post bail for someone arrested in Lancaster County

Lancaster County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lancaster County Jail

Lancaster County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Search for an Inmate in Lancaster County

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