Rappahannock Regional Jail

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Rappahannock Regional Jail Information

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is a 1250 bed jail in the city of Stafford, Stafford County, Virginia. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Virginia State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 540-288-5245, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Rappahannock Regional Jail at 540-288-5245 to get it.

Phone: 540-288-5245

Physical Address:
1745 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID#
Rappahannock Regional Jail, VA
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID#
c/o Rappahannock Regional Jail
PO Box 3300
Stafford VA 22555

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Rappahannock Regional Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Rappahannock Regional 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 540-288-5245 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Stafford 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.

Rappahannock Regional Jail Inmate Search

The Rappahannock Regional Jail maintains an average of 1250 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rappahannock Regional 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 Stafford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,600 offenders.

The following charts of Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Stafford 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 Rappahannock Regional Jail

Serving the detention needs of several counties, the Rappahannock Regional Jail houses the inmates from Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and the city of Fredericksburg. The original facility was created in 1968 and this makes it the oldest jail in the area. At 1,250 beds, it is as large as a mid-size prison and is indeed as secure.

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is located at 1745 Richmond Hwy in Stafford, Virginia, and can be reached 24 hours a day by calling 540-288-5245. It has an official Inmate Jail Roster, complete with mugshots, criminal charges, docket numbers and other pertinent information.

Programs that are connected with the facility are the probation program, crisis intervention team, and the electronic monitoring program as well as a work release program for non-violent, minimum security offenders. Drug treatment, mental health support, and post release support is all provided to assist inmates in their rehabilitation and to set them up for success after they have finished their sentence. To provide money to an inmate for their commissary, use jailatm.com, or at the jailatm kiosk located within the lobby. Tablets are in use at this facility, through gettingout.com, that allow inmates to receive email or text messages, to make phone and video calls to their family and friends, and to watch movies, read books, and listen to music.

The lobby is open from Monday to Friday from 8am until 8pm, and the kiosks are accessible around the clock every day of the week. Visits are completed online via video calls, which can be accessed onsite when the kiosk is available or from home and will connect to the inmate's tablet. Visits must be scheduled at least one day in advance and are 45 minutes each, with one visit per week. No visits are permitted during the inmates first 72 hours.

Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. Friends and family of inmates in the Rappahannock Regional Jail can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.

All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below.  If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 540-288-5245.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Rappahannock Regional Jail?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Rappahannock Regional Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 540-288-5245.

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.

Rappahannock Regional Jail Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Stafford 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 Stafford 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.

What is the booking process like at the Rappahannock Regional 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 Stafford 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.

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 to 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.

What happens after booking?

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 Rappahannock Regional 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.

How long does the Rappahannock Regional 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.

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Directions / Map to the Rappahannock Regional Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Stafford County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Stafford County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Stafford County, or in some cases the state of Virginia, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Stafford County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 540-288-5245 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Stafford County inmate locator.

Stafford County Bail Bond Information

Because Stafford County and Virginia can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Rappahannock Regional Jail at 540-288-5245, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Rappahannock Regional Jail or the Stafford County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rappahannock Regional Jail? What is the Schedule?

Rappahannock Regional Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visitors must be signed up to visit 15 minutes before the visitation begins.
  • SIGN UP HERE
  • Visitors may schedule a visit online from 24 - 72 hours in advance.
  • Inmates will receive one, 45 minute visit each week.  
  • It is the responsibility of the visitor to schedule their visit online.
DAY TIME
MONDAY 8:00AM - 11:20AM
1:30PM - 4:20PM
6:30PM - 8:20PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 11:20AM
1:30PM - 4:20PM
6:30PM - 8:20PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 11:20AM
1:30PM - 4:20PM
6:30PM - 8:20PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:20AM
1:30PM - 4:20PM
6:30PM - 8:20PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 11:20AM
1:30PM - 4:20PM
6:30PM - 8:20PM
SATURDAY
**LAWYERS ONLY
8:30AM - 11:20AM

Additional Rappahannock Regional Jail Visitation Rules

  • Only two visitors are allowed per inmate INCLUDING a baby or child.
  • A baby or child must be added to the visit in order to bring the child to the visit.
  • Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
  • Only individuals indicated on your confirmation (which confirms the reservation) will be allowed to visit.
  • No walk-in visits are allowed.
  • You must schedule your own visit or have someone schedule your visit for you.
  • Jail Staff will not schedule your visit for you. 

Rappahannock Regional Jail REMOTE (at home) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All the same rules as on-site visits are applied.
  • Inmates are allowed (1) At-Home Visits per week and (1)on site visit per week as scheduling permits.
  • All restraining orders will be enforced for at home visits as well.
  • Cost is $15.00 for a 25-minute visit.
DAY TIME
MONDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
1:30PM - 4:15PM
6:30PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
1:30PM - 4:15PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
1:30PM - 4:15PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
1:30PM - 4:15PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
1:30PM - 4:15PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 8:00PM


Rappahannock Regional Jail uses GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling. 

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:

1.  Using the GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.

How it Works with GettingOut
1.  Register an account.
2. Select Rappahannock Regional Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.   

  • **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages. 
  • If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
  • With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.

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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail?

To visit an inmate in Stafford County, 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, Stafford County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut

There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail:
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 Stafford County follow these steps:
1.  Start by confirming that Rappahannock Regional Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Stafford County here.

2.  The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Rappahannock Regional Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Other Stafford County Services provided by GettingOut:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Email, Photo & Video Sharing
-  Inmate Tablet Rental
-  Deposits

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Rappahannock Regional Jail 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 Stafford County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.

Rappahannock Regional Jail Phone: 540-288-5245

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rappahannock Regional Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-288-5245 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

Rappahannock Regional Jail INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visitors must be signed up to visit 15 minutes before the visitation begins.
  • SIGN UP HERE
  • Visitors may schedule a visit online from 24 - 72 hours in advance.
  • Inmates will receive one, 45 minute visit each week.  
  • It is the responsibility of the visitor to schedule their visit online.
DAY TIME
MONDAY 8:00AM - 11:20AM
1:30PM - 4:20PM
6:30PM - 8:20PM
TUESDAY 8:00AM - 11:20AM
1:30PM - 4:20PM
6:30PM - 8:20PM
WEDNESDAY 8:00AM - 11:20AM
1:30PM - 4:20PM
6:30PM - 8:20PM
THURSDAY 8:00AM - 11:20AM
1:30PM - 4:20PM
6:30PM - 8:20PM
FRIDAY 8:00AM - 11:20AM
1:30PM - 4:20PM
6:30PM - 8:20PM
SATURDAY
**LAWYERS ONLY
8:30AM - 11:20AM

Additional Rappahannock Regional Jail Visitation Rules

  • Only two visitors are allowed per inmate INCLUDING a baby or child.
  • A baby or child must be added to the visit in order to bring the child to the visit.
  • Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times.
  • Only individuals indicated on your confirmation (which confirms the reservation) will be allowed to visit.
  • No walk-in visits are allowed. You must schedule your own visit or have someone schedule your visit for you.
  • Jail Staff will not schedule your visit for you. 

Rappahannock Regional Jail REMOTE (at home) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All the same rules as on-site visits are applied.
  • Inmates are allowed (1) At-Home Visits per week and (1)on site visit per week as scheduling permits.
  • All restraining orders will be enforced for at home visits as well.
  • Cost is $15.00 for a 25-minute visit.
DAY TIME
MONDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
1:30PM - 4:15PM
6:30PM - 8:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
1:30PM - 4:15PM
6:30PM - 8:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
1:30PM - 4:15PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 8:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
1:30PM - 4:15PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 8:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
1:30PM - 4:15PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 8:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rappahannock Regional Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-288-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rappahannock Regional Jail?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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
Rappahannock Regional 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 Rappahannock Regional 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's ID#
c/o Rappahannock Regional Jail
PO Box 3300
Stafford VA 22555


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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Stafford County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Stafford County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Virginia, then choose Rappahannock Regional Jail
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Stafford County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Stafford County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rappahannock Regional Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-288-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rappahannock Regional Jail?

How Do Inmates in Rappahannock Regional Jail Make or Receive Phone Calls?

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

1.  Start by confirming that Rappahannock Regional Jail has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Rappahannock Regional Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.

Stafford County Services that are provided by GettingOut, a GTL company:
 - Phone Calls & Voicemail 
 - Video Visits (from home or jail lobby)
 - Email & Photo Sharing
 - Tablet Rental
 - Deposits


Phone & Voicemail Fees

1.  GettingOut charges $0.25 per minute for all phone calls, prepaid or collect, within Virginia.
2. Prepaid calls between Virginia and other states costs $0.21 per minute. International calls are $0.95 per minute.
3. There is a fee of $3.00 every time you add money to your account online, and it costs $5.95 if you add funds over the phone with a live agent.
4. You can also leave an inmate a short voice message for a flat fee of $1.25.

Note: Rates are subject to change.

Types of Phone Calls
Collect Calls
Collect calls allow you to accept and pay for calls to your land line (only) phone account. This means that if you accept your call from your inmate, all the charges for that call will then be billed to your land line phone account and will show up and be listed on your next local phone bill. Additional fees, costs, restrictions may apply.

Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you can set up your account so that the inmate can only call you and/or you can just deposit money in their account and they can purchase prepaid phone cards through their commissary and call whoever they choose, provided the Rappahannock Regional Jail approves of the phone number.

Quick Connect
Quick connect is an alternative to collect calls. It allows you to quickly pay for a phone call with your credit card.  When your inmate calls you, follow the instructions from the automated voice system to pay for that one phone call, directly billed to your card.

Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Rappahannock Regional Jail GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.

* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Stafford County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rappahannock Regional Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-288-5245 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Postcards & Envelopes
The Rappahannock Regional 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.
The Rappahannock Regional Jail may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, however more and more jails are no longer allowing envelopes or paper letters due to concern about paper being dipped into liquefied drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine and then mailed into secure facilities.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID#
Rappahannock Regional Jail, VA
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131


Newspapers, Magazines & Books
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
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.
Most jails allow books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Rappahannock Regional 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 & BOOKS REQUIRE PRIOR APPROVAL FROM Rappahannock Regional Jail
If approved, use this address:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate's ID#
c/o Rappahannock Regional Jail
PO Box 3300
Stafford VA 22555


Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.
When a jail allows the inmate to receive Care Packages they must come directly from an approved company that specializes in serving the inmates of jails.
Rappahannock Regional Jail uses two companies:


TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.

Here’s how it works for Rappahannock Regional Jail:
1.    All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Rappahannock Regional Jail Virginia
(note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

2.    If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3.    An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will  use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4.    All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5.    Rappahannock Regional Jail mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • TextBehind does not deliver any mail to the inmate directly, nor do they guarantee delivery of your letters to the inmates by the courier, jail or prison staff. Once they process your mail and ship them out on your behalf, they are out of the loop entirely. However, at times they may offer to resend your letters under certain strict conditions as a courtesy. 
  • Inmates do not receive any invites when you add them, and neither do they need to accept the use of TextBehind service. Once you add the inmate, you can create letters for them. 

Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:

  • Upon receiving, TextBehind staff open their letters, scan, and upload high-quality images to your TextBehind account as a complimentary service. You are not required to have any money or credits balance in your TextBehind account to receive inmate letters.
  • Next, you will receive a text and email alert to notify you of any new incoming reply letters. At that time, you can log into the TextBehind website or mobile app and view letters in your CONTACTS >> Click on Conversation Icon. 

YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...

  • Inmates do require a stamp to send out their letters to TextBehind using Postal Service.
  • The cash or credit balance from your TextBehind account will not be shared with inmates as a substitute for the stamps. 
  • All letters printed and shipped by TextBehind nationwide to virtually any jail or prison facility are delivered to the jails/prisons by couriers such as the USPS or FedEx as their standard process.
  • After the shipments, TextBehind has no control over the process.
  • The delivery of your letters depends on couriers and prison staff taking necessary action on time.

IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts

** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Rappahannock Regional Jail Virginia (
note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rappahannock Regional Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-288-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

Rappahannock Regional Jail contracts with Oasis Commissary (aka jailcanteen.com) for the online ordering of snacks and other foods, hygiene products, letter writing materials, clothing and reading glasses.



Family members and friends can go to their website, order for their inmate and have it delivered directly to Rappahannock Regional Jail.

Instructions
1.     Register here first.    
2.    Confirm registration in your email.
3.    Select Virginia, then Rappahannock Regional Jail, 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: [email protected].

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Stafford County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail follow these steps:

  • Select Virginia, then select Rappahannock Regional Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
  • Register and create an account with My Care Pack, also known as Access Securepak, for Stafford County.
  • Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Stafford County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Stafford County.

Customer Service Contact
Call 800-956-2747 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. 
Email: [email protected].

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rappahannock Regional Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-288-5245 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rappahannock Regional Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms

Rappahannock Regional Jail 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 Rappahannock Regional Jail,
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

How to Communicate with an Rappahannock Regional Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email

To mail or email an inmate in Stafford County follow these steps:

When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:

  • All mail sent to an inmate at the Rappahannock Regional Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
  • All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
  • Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
  • The Rappahannock Regional Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations. 
  • All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.

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 Rappahannock Regional Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.

  • Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.  
  • 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.
  • You can also send your Stafford County inmate photos and videos.

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 Stafford County 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 Rappahannock Regional Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-288-5245 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Rappahannock Regional Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Rappahannock Regional Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by 'gettingout'.


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 Rappahannock Regional Jail, such as:

  • Music
  • Books
  • Games
  • Education
  • News
  • Radio
  • Television
  • Read mail and messages
  • Video visits

-  Free services are already available for use on the device at Rappahannock Regional Jail.
-  Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
-  Rappahannock Regional Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.

What Does a Tablet Cost?

  • Tablet devices include some services and the content is free.
  • The subscription services require additional funding.
  • There may be multiple options such as 7-day or 30-day subscriptions.
  • Costs are dependent upon the available services and what the Rappahannock Regional Jail charges.

To estimate costs for phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page) or call 866-516-0115 for assistance.

How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Rappahannock Regional Jail

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 Rappahannock Regional Jail 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 Rappahannock Regional Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 540-288-5245 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Stafford County

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

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