Newport News City Jail is a 615-bed jail in Newport News, Newport News city, Virginia. You can contact the facility for inmate information anytime at 757-926-8535.
This jail processes individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, inmates may be held until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
The inmate search tool allows you to check the jail's roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Offenders serving less than one year will do their time here, while those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Virginia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides essential information, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Remember to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for any communication needs. If you cannot locate it online, call Newport News City Jail at 757-926-8535 for assistance.
Phone: 757-926-8535
Physical Address:
224 26th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications-Newport News Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 9117
Seminole, FL 33775-9117
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Newport News City Jail
P.O. Box 57
Newport News, VA 23607-0057
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Newport News City 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 757-926-8535 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Newport News 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.
Newport News City Jail Inmate Search
The Newport News City Jail maintains an average of 615 offenders in custody on any given day. The Newport News City 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 Newport News city law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 43,620 offenders.
The following charts of Newport News 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 Newport News 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 Newport News 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 Newport News 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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Newport News is a mid-size city in Virginia that has a local Sheriff Office that is responsible for the majority of the law enforcement both within the city but also within the county in which it resides. The minimum security facility is called the Jail Annex, while this facility, the larger building is the Public Safety Building or as it is known the Newport News City Jail. The address for the Newport News City Jail is 224 26th Street in Newport News, VA 23607. If you need to call the jail, a facility with 511 beds, you can reach them 24 hours a day by calling 757-926-8535. Newport News also houses some inmates in the Hampton Roads Regional Jail in Portsmouth.
Inmates for both the Newport News facilities (The Main Jail and the Annex) and the Hampton Roads Regional Jail can be looked up on the Jail Roster and Inmate Search tool for Newport News.
The jail itself is a lrge, multi-story, windowless, concrete structure that is situated downtown and can't be missed, whether you are viewing from the front on 26th Street or the rear on 25th Street.
To ease the transition into jail, or out of, for both the inmate and the family, there are many services and programs provided and a fully functional website that offers valuable information and insight to the family and friends of an inmate. Each inmate is provided with an account to hold their funds for the duration of their stay, and to assist in maintaining their access to phone calls, commissary purchases, and other services, this fund can be added to by loved ones who are not incarcerated. This can be done through a kiosk that is located in the lobby of the facility they are housed in, or it can be done online through jailatm.com.
There are also video terminals located in the lobby that provide an opportunity to visit with inmates in a manner that is no contact. This is operated through Securus Technologies and an account can be created at securustech.net. Once the visitor has created an account, they can connect to the inmate that they wish to visit, and once approved (anyone who has recently been released, is being charged in the same case, or is a victim of the offender will not be approved for visitation) you can schedule a visit. Video visits can also be conducted from home, and are available from 9am until 11pm each day of the week.
Inmates are expected to take part in the cleaning of the cells each day, as well as assisting with cleaning the common areas in the pod they reside. Some inmates may be permitted to work in the laundry room, the kitchen, the commissary, or even assisting with daily maintenance at the facility to gain new skills for employment opportunities upon their release. These opportunities are available to all inmates but may be removed for those who are being disciplined.
Once arrested, the person is taken to Newport News City 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 Newport News City Jail include:
Booking can range from an hour to 48 hours depending on the circumstances. To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Newport News City Jail at 757-926-8535.
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Newport News City Jail in Newport News 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 757-926-8535.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
To learn more about the bail process in Newport News city, Virginia, visit the Newport News City Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Newport News City Jail? What is the Schedule?
Newport News City Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
Video kiosks are set up in the lobby of the Adult Detention Center Annex, located at 228 25th Street.
757-926-8535
Schedule Video Visits online with Securus
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 9:00PM |
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Newport News City Jail inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Newport News City Jail Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Newport News City Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 757-926-8535 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 Newport News City Jail?
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM-9:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Newport News City Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 757-926-8535 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Newport News City Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Newport News City Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Newport News City Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Newport News City Jail
P.O. Box 57
Newport News, VA 23607-0057
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Newport News City Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Newport News City Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Newport News city.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Newport News City Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 757-926-8535 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Newport News City Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Newport News 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 Newport News 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 Newport News City Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 757-926-8535 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Newport News City Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Newport News City 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.
Envelopes
The Newport News City Jail also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications-Newport News Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 9117
Seminole, FL 33775-9117
Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.
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 Newport News City 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Newport News City Jail 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 legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Newport News City Jail
P.O. Box 57
Newport News, VA 23607-0057
Postcards
The Newport News City 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.
Envelopes
The Newport News City Jail also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Personal postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Smart Communications-Newport News Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 9117
Seminole, FL 33775-9117
Legal Mail
Legal Mail is mail from Attorneys, law enforcement, the courts, bail companies, etc.
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 Newport News City 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Newport News City Jail 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 legal mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Newport News City Jail
P.O. Box 57
Newport News, VA 23607-0057
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Newport News City Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 757-926-8535 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Newport News City Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Newport News City Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Newport News City Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Newport News City Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Newport News City Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Newport News City Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Newport News City Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Newport News city.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Newport News City Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 757-926-8535 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Newport News City Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
Things you CAN do:
1. You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness)
Things you CANNOT do:
1. You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.
Other Things:
1. Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.
What is the cost of sending inmate messages?
What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?
Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information
Online Customer Service Support
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app
Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075
To send a text or email message to a Newport News city inmate, do the following:
Newport News City Jail uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.
Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Newport News city or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps:
1. Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Newport News city inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.
For all Newport News city information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Newport News City Jail, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Newport News City Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 757-926-8535 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Newport News City Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
Questions:
To rent a tablet for an inmate in Newport News city follow these instructions:
If you have any questions:
For all Newport News city information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Newport News City Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 757-926-8535 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Newport News city?
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