The Lynchburg Adult Detention Center is a 753-bed jail located in Lynchburg, Lynchburg city, Virginia. For inmate information, you can call them 24/7 at 434-847-3100.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies within the county. They are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial is resolved.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the jail's roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time in this facility. Those with sentences longer than one year will be transferred to either the Virginia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page, you'll find information on inmate services, including the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's useful to note and save the inmate's jail ID or booking number, which is often needed for sending mail or other communications. If you can't find it online, you can call Lynchburg Adult Detention Center at 434-847-3100 for assistance.
Phone: 434-847-3100
Physical Address:
510 9th Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center - VA
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center
P.O. Box 6018
Lynchburg, VA 24505
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Lynchburg 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 434-847-3100 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Lynchburg 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.
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center Inmate Search
The Lynchburg Adult Detention Center maintains an average of 753 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg city law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,020 offenders.
The following charts of Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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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The Lynchburg Adult Detention Center is operated by the Blue Ridge Regional Jail Authority and houses all of the offenders within Lynchburg city.
Inmates at this location may be held on felony or misdemeanor charges and they will both wait for their trial and serve their sentence at this location.
To contact the office for questions on bail or if someone you know is present, they can be reached at 434-847-3100 or you can check the online directory.
Housing units at Lynchburg Adult Detention Center are separated by security need and gender, with their level of security being determined based upon any history of violence, past charges, current charges, and if they have a history of incarceration.
Within the facility there are a range of programs and many services that support the daily lives of the inmate and help to build skills and education that can be used throughout life and increase employability after release. These include substance abuse programming, advanced education, life skill, a library, and religious programming, as well as pre-release and re-entry supports.
A weekend only program is present for those who are sentenced to serve their sentence on weekends only. For this program they will return home on the weekdays and report back to the jail on weekends, allow for jobs to be kept and for offenders to continue their regular responsibilities at home.
Mail is sent to the inmates' full name at the facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center - VA
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
... and requires a full return address and lack of contraband to be accepted.
Outgoing phone calls are permitted on a collect call or prepaid basis, with prepaid being available online where friends and family may deposit money.
Visits are permitted on set days and times depending upon the housing unit, which should be confirmed before planning to attend.
The current visiting schedule follows, but may change at any time Monday: Housing Unit B 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Housing Unit I & J 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Housing Unit C 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Tuesday: Housing Unit L 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Medical Unit 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Housing Unit M 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Wednesday: Housing Unit E 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Housing Unit H 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Thursday: Housing Unit F 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Intake 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Housing Unit A 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Housing Unit K 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Friday: Housing Unit G 9:00 am – 11:00 am, Housing Unit D 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Lynchburg Adult Detention Center for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Lynchburg Adult Detention Center typically includes the following steps:
Depending on circumstances, booking can take anywhere from one hour to up to 48 hours, especially during busy periods or if the individual is uncooperative. For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 434-847-3100.
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Lynchburg Adult Detention Center in Lynchburg for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 434-847-3100 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
For more information on the bail process in Lynchburg city, Virginia, visit the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
510 9th Street
Lynchburg, VA 24504
434-847-3100
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 434-847-3100 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
Monday
Housing Unit B
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Housing Unit I & J
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Housing Unit C
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tuesday
Housing Unit L
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Medical Unit
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Housing Unit M
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Wednesday
Housing Unit E
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Housing Unit H
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Thursday
Housing Unit F
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Intake
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Housing Unit A
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Housing Unit K
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Friday
Housing Unit G
9:00 am – 11:00 am
Housing Unit D
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
**All Visitors must be Checked in at least 30 minutes
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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, Lynchburg city remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg city follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Lynchburg Adult Detention Center's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Lynchburg city here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Lynchburg Adult Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg city, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center Phone: 434-847-3100
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-847-3100 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 Lynchburg Adult Detention Center?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Lynchburg 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Adult Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-847-3100 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center?
There are three options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
You will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Option 3 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 866-516-0115
To deposit money online for an inmate in Lynchburg Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Lynchburg Adult Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Lynchburg city.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-847-3100 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-847-3100 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Lynchburg 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Lynchburg Adult 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center - VA
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center
P.O. Box 6018
Lynchburg, VA 24505
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
The Lynchburg Adult Detention Center 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center
P.O. Box 6018
Lynchburg, VA 24505
Postcards
The Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg Adult Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center - VA
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center
P.O. Box 6018
Lynchburg, VA 24505
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
The Lynchburg Adult Detention Center 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 below.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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#
Lynchburg Adult Detention Center
P.O. Box 6018
Lynchburg, VA 24505
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Adult Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-847-3100 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Family members and friends can go to their website, order for their inmate and have it delivered directly to Lynchburg Adult Detention Center.
Instructions
1. Register here first.
2. Confirm registration in your email.
3. Select Virginia, then Lynchburg Adult Detention Center, then input your inmate’s name.
4. Shop… then pay using a Visa, MC or Discover credit or debit card.
Useful Information
1. Each order incurs a $5.95 processing fee.
2. Orders are delivered once a week.
3. There is no limit to the number of orders you can place each week.
4. You can purchase orders for multiple inmates and/or at multiple jails.
5. Orders are processed weekly. The cutoff time is on Sunday at 11:59 PM.
6. Orders are delivered to the jail within ten days.
7. Returns incur a 20% restocking fee.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions.
Check the Status of your order here.
Online Contact Form.
Oasis is now offering tablets for inmates to use for easy ordering of commissary of products. They can be used for free for 15 minutes at a time. If an inmate wishes to use on a reguar basis for education, entertainment or programming, they can be rented for a small monthly fee.
Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
Email: support@jailcanteen.com.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lynchburg Adult Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lynchburg Adult Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lynchburg city.
Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST.
Email: support@jailcanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lynchburg Adult Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-847-3100 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lynchburg Adult Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg Adult Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-847-3100 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg Adult Detention Center, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Lynchburg Adult Detention Center.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Lynchburg 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 tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
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 Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg Adult Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 434-847-3100 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Lynchburg city?
This facility, known as "Lynchburg Adult Detention Center" is also known as Blue Ridge Regional Jail, Lynchburg Adult Detention Facility.
