Rappahannock Regional Jail Inmate Search & Jail Roster 2026

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Rappahannock Regional Jail Lookup: Find Custody, Charges, Bond and Family Services

Rappahannock Regional Jail is different from a normal county jail. It is one regional facility serving four Virginia jurisdictions: Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, King George County, and the City of Fredericksburg.

This guide explains how to find a current inmate, what RRJ will and will not disclose, how to identify the correct court, what happens during booking and release, and how visitation, phone calls, tablets, mail, commissary, property, bond, VINE notifications and state-prison transfers work.

Search official inmate roster Call RRJ No result found?
Do not confuse this jail with Rappahannock County. Rappahannock Regional Jail is located in Stafford, Virginia and serves Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, and Fredericksburg. An arrest in one of those jurisdictions may lead to RRJ custody even though the jail’s name does not match the county name.
Physical address

1745 Richmond Hwy, Stafford, VA 22554.

Main phone

540-288-5245

Public disclosure

Name, charge, court and bonding information.

Regular visits

Monday–Friday; schedule 24–72 hours ahead.

Last verified

August 14, 2026.

Know the jurisdiction

Which arrests can lead to Rappahannock Regional Jail?

RRJ provides adult correctional services for four participating localities. That means your first question should not be “Is this Rappahannock County?” but “Was the person arrested or ordered held by one of the RRJ member jurisdictions?”

FBG
City of Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg arrests and court commitments may result in confinement at RRJ.

KG
King George County

Adult jail needs for King George are served through the regional facility.

SPOT
Spotsylvania County

Spotsylvania is one of the four participating RRJ jurisdictions.

STF
Stafford County

The facility itself is physically located in Stafford County.

DOC
Virginia state custody

A sentenced inmate can remain locally for a period before later movement under Virginia DOC authority.

OTHER
Another Virginia locality

If the arrest and commitment are outside the RRJ region, verify the arresting jurisdiction before assuming RRJ custody.

Choose the problem you need to solve

Use this page as a practical action guide rather than a directory of government links.

What RRJ will tell you—and what it deliberately will not disclose

RRJ’s public-information policy is unusually clear. For a currently incarcerated inmate, jail staff say they are authorized to disclose only four categories.

RRJ may disclose
  • Inmate name
  • Charge
  • Court
  • Bonding information
RRJ will not disclose by phone
  • Court date
  • Release date
Do not keep calling the jail for a court or release date: RRJ states that it withholds those dates for security reasons. The dates are provided to the inmate, who may share them with family or friends. Use the Virginia court system for public court scheduling information.

Why the online roster and a phone call may feel different

The online inmate-information portal is an automated public system. A staff member answering a telephone request is still bound by RRJ’s disclosure policy. Do not assume staff are refusing to help simply because they cannot provide a release date.

Troubleshooting

No inmate found? Use this Rappahannock Regional Jail decision path

The arrest happened very recently The person may still be in intake, identity processing, warrant service or initial classification. Call Intake through the main number if timing is urgent.
The name may be recorded differently Retry the legal surname and common variants. Remove unnecessary middle-name or suffix details where the portal allows.
You searched because of the word “Rappahannock” Confirm the jurisdiction. RRJ does not mean Rappahannock County; it serves Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Fredericksburg.
The person may have bonded out A person who was booked earlier may already have been released following bond processing.
The sentence became a state DOC sentence People with sentences totaling more than 12 months have sentence calculations handled by Virginia DOC and may later move into state custody.
The person transferred to another facility RRJ Intake and Records arrange transfers to courts, other jails and the Virginia Department of Corrections.
The person has another detainer RRJ performs VCIN/NCIC checks before release. Another warrant or detainer can affect where the person goes next.
You only need the criminal court case Use Virginia’s official court case-information systems rather than depending on a custody search.
Useful call script “I am trying to verify whether [full legal name] is currently incarcerated at Rappahannock Regional Jail. The arrest or court matter may be from [Stafford / Spotsylvania / King George / Fredericksburg]. I understand you can provide name, charge, court and bonding information. Can you confirm whether the person is currently housed there?”
Intake and records

What happens during booking at Rappahannock Regional Jail?

RRJ’s Inmate Processing Division has three main areas: Intake, Inmate Records and Property. Understanding those roles explains why different questions go to different extensions.

Intake responsibilities

Booking and release

Intake processes people committed or transferred into the jail and those being released or transferred out.

Warrants and paperwork

Staff serve warrants, subpoenas and legal paperwork on current inmates.

Fingerprinting

RRJ uses LIVESCAN fingerprinting during applicable processing.

DNA collection

Buccal-swab DNA samples are collected for qualifying arrests and convicted felons under applicable requirements.

New bond hearings

Intake schedules bond hearings when an inmate is served with new warrants.

Transfer processing

Intake processes inmates being moved to other facilities as well as scheduled releases.

Inmate Records responsibilities

Develop and maintain the inmate jail record
Enter charges into the jail-management system
Enter bond information
Maintain court-related information
Set up video arraignments
Compute local release dates for sentences up to 12 months
Send jail credits to Virginia DOC for qualifying state sentences
Arrange transportation to courts, other jails and VADOC
Intake questions

Call 540-288-5245 and request extension 201.

Bond and release

Rappahannock Regional Jail bond procedures

RRJ says bonding is available seven days a week for inmates who are eligible to post bond.

Three bond methods published by RRJ
Bond method How it works What you should confirm first
Cash bond Posted directly with the Magistrate or Court. Exact amount, case, court, accepted payment and whether another hold exists.
Property bond Contact the local Magistrate for property-bond requirements. Property eligibility, ownership proof, equity requirements and required paperwork.
Bail bondsman Licensed bail-bond companies may be used. RRJ posts names/numbers in its 24-hour lobby. That the inmate is actually bond eligible and that all required parties and paperwork will be available.
Bondsman release rule: RRJ says an inmate will not be processed for release through a bail bondsman until all required parties are on the premises and the bondsman supplies the required bonding paperwork.

Why bond payment still may not produce release

Confirm every active case One charge may be bondable while another case prevents release.
Ask whether a detainer exists RRJ checks all inmates through VCIN/NCIC before release to identify possible detainers.
Complete the Magistrate/Court procedure The jail does not replace the judicial officer who controls the applicable cash or property bond process.
Allow jail release processing to finish Property, record verification, detainer checks and other processing still occur after the bond paperwork is completed.
Do not ask RRJ for an exact release date: The jail says release dates are not provided to the public for security reasons.

Time-served releases, weekends and holidays

RRJ provides a particularly useful rule for inmates who have completed a local sentence.

Published time-served rule: RRJ says time-served inmates are released at 8:00 a.m. on the date their sentence is satisfied, regardless of weekends or holidays.

This applies to the facility’s published time-served procedure and should not be treated as a guarantee for every person who appears to have a release event. An unresolved warrant, detainer, transfer or separate sentence may change what happens next.

Four possible court localities

How to find the correct court case when RRJ will not give the court date

Because RRJ serves four jurisdictions, the court name matters as much as the inmate name. Virginia’s General District Courts handle misdemeanors, traffic matters and preliminary hearings for felony cases; felony cases may later proceed in Circuit Court.

General District Court contacts for RRJ’s member jurisdictions
Jurisdiction Criminal court contact Address
Stafford County 540-658-8935 1300 Courthouse Road, The Judicial Center, Stafford, VA 22555
Spotsylvania County 540-507-7680 9111 Courthouse Road, Judicial Center, Spotsylvania, VA 22553
King George County 540-775-2390 10446 Government Center Blvd., Suite 105, King George, VA 22485
Fredericksburg Criminal/Traffic: 540-372-1043 701 Princess Anne Street, Suite 200, Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Fast court-search workflow

Get the court name from RRJ Court is one of the four categories RRJ says it can disclose for a currently incarcerated inmate.
Open Virginia Case Status and Information Virginia provides a statewide online criminal-case search plus locality-based General District Court case information.
Search the correct locality Choose Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George or Fredericksburg rather than searching a similarly named Rappahannock locality by mistake.
Use name, case number or hearing date where supported The General District Court system supports searches using those methods.
Check whether the felony has moved to Circuit Court General District Court handles the preliminary-hearing stage of felony cases; later proceedings may be in Circuit Court.
Recheck before traveling Court settings may change, and RRJ visitation may automatically be cancelled when the inmate has court on the scheduled visit date.
Search Virginia court cases
Regular visitation

Rappahannock Regional Jail visitation: the rules families need before scheduling

Visit days

Monday through Friday.

Advance booking

24–72 hours before the visit.

Frequency

One visit per inmate each week.

Duration

45 minutes for regular visitation.

First visit eligibility

Not during first 72 hours of incarceration.

The first 72 hours are not a guaranteed countdown: RRJ says inmates are not eligible for visitation during the first 72 hours while classification and housing placement occur, and that process can sometimes take longer.

How to schedule

Create the visitor registration Each registered visitor must have a separate individual email account.
Schedule online yourself RRJ staff will not schedule a regular visit for you, and walk-in visits are not allowed.
Choose a time 24–72 hours ahead Trying too early or too late will prevent scheduling.
Add every visitor—including a baby or child Only two visitors are allowed per inmate, and babies/children count toward the total.
Check the email confirmation Only the people named in the confirmation are allowed to visit.
Arrive/check in 15 minutes early RRJ requires visitors to be signed in before the visit begins.

Accepted visitor identification

DMV-issued ID with current photograph
Driver’s license with current photograph
Passport
Military ID
Current school ID for minors
Birth certificate and/or legal custody agreement for minors where applicable

Children

  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  • Children must be supervised at all times.
  • Running or playing in the lobby/visitation area is prohibited.
  • Children may not sit on the visitation-window ledge.
  • Diaper changing in the visitation or lobby area is prohibited.
  • A disruptive child may result in the adult being asked to control the child or leave.

Personal items

RRJ says you may not bring anything in for an inmate during a scheduled visit. A quarter is needed for the visitor locker.

Lock up keys and personal property
No food or drink
No ordinary personal items in visitation
Eyeglasses may be permitted
Medically necessary items such as inhalers may be allowed
Wheelchairs/walkers and insulin pumps may be permitted when medically necessary

Dress code

Skirts and dresses

No shorter than approximately one inch above the knee.

Shorts

No short/cut-off shorts; shorts must be no shorter than three inches above the knee.

Upper body

No low-cut, shoulderless, sleeveless, halter, back-out, spaghetti-strap or stomach/chest-exposing tops.

Materials

No see-through lace or sheer clothing.

Splits

No high splits in skirts, slacks or shirts.

Messages/headgear

No racial, vulgar or profane clothing; no headgear except permitted religious head coverings.

Court-date cancellation: If the inmate has court on the day of the scheduled visit, the scheduler automatically cancels the visit. You must reschedule after the inmate returns to housing.
Discipline cancellation: Visits may also be cancelled when an inmate is serving disciplinary time. Check your email before leaving home.
Schedule RRJ visitation Main line → extension 400
At-home video visits

At-home visitation hours, price, refunds and device requirements

Published RRJ at-home visitation details
Item Current published rule
Days Monday through Friday.
Morning hours 9:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. Eastern Time.
Afternoon hours 1:30 p.m.–4:15 p.m. Eastern Time.
Published price $15 for up to a 25-minute visit; current price is shown during scheduling.
Weekly allowance One at-home visit OR one on-site visit per week as scheduling permits.
Advance booking 24–72 hours in advance.

What you need

Internet-enabled device
Camera
Speakers and microphone or headset
Debit/credit card for paid visit
Valid email address
Inmate legal name and Jail ID number
Visitor official picture ID
Visitor address and telephone number

Cancellation and refund schedule

RRJ published at-home visit refund policy
When you cancel Published refund
48 hours or more before visit Full refund.
24–48 hours before visit 50% refund.
Less than 24 hours No refund.
Facility cancellation RRJ says a full refund/credit is generally issued except where cancellation results from policy violations.
Recorded visit: Family/friend video visits are recorded and electronically monitored. Known restraining and protection orders are enforced.
Video visitation technical help

855-208-7349

Calls and tablets

Rappahannock Regional Jail inmate phone calls and GTL tablet accounts

Phone calls

General-population privilege

RRJ says telephone privileges are provided to inmates in general population.

Virginia calls

The jail currently lists a $3 flat fee for inmate collect calls to Virginia landlines or cell phones.

Interstate calls

Calls outside Virginia are subject to applicable interstate rates.

GTL / ViaPath prepaid collect help

1-800-483-8314

Tablet funds are not commissary funds

RRJ also uses GTL/ViaPath tablet services. Friends and family can fund tablet services through GettingOut for available messaging, games, books, music and other content.

Do not put commissary money in the wrong account: RRJ specifically warns that commissary cannot be ordered through the inmate tablet. Tablet funds and commissary funds serve different purposes.
Fund available tablet services Phone-service help
Inmate account deposits

Three ways to send money to a Rappahannock Regional Jail inmate

RRJ inmate account deposit methods
Method How it works Important rule
Online Use JailATM to deposit funds electronically. A transaction fee applies.
Lobby kiosk Cash deposit at the lobby kiosk. Available Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–8 p.m.
Vestibule kiosk Cash deposit using the vestibule machine. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Money order / cashier’s check Mail directly to RRJ. Make it payable to the inmate and include the inmate ID number.

Mailing money to the inmate account

Money-order / cashier’s-check envelope
Inmate’s Full Legal Name
Inmate ID Number
PO Box 548
Fredericksburg, VA 22404
Do not send cash or personal checks by mail: RRJ accepts mailed inmate funds only as a money order or cashier’s/certified check. Personal checks and other drafts are not accepted.
Different address from personal letters: Personal letters go to TextBehind in Maryland. Money orders and certified checks still go directly to RRJ’s PO Box 548 in Fredericksburg.
Deposit through JailATM Accounts → extension 207

Hot food, care packages and commissary are separate purchase options

RRJ currently identifies two outside services for family purchases in addition to ordinary inmate-account deposits.

Outside Inside

RRJ directs families to OutsideInside for available hot-food purchases. Choose the facility, identify the inmate and select from items currently offered.

Oasis / JailCanteen care packages

RRJ says JailCanteen offers Oasis care packages including available candy, hygiene and custom package options.

Before ordering: Confirm the person is still housed at RRJ and enter the inmate information exactly. Transfer or release can affect delivery.
Order available hot food Order Oasis care package
Digital personal mail

Rappahannock Regional Jail personal mail no longer goes to the jail

This is one of the most important RRJ rules. Personal correspondence has been digital since 2023. Letters, pictures and drawings are processed by TextBehind.

Personal inmate correspondence address
Rappahannock Regional Jail, VA
Inmate’s Name, Inmate Identifier
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

How digital mail works

Put your full return information on the envelope RRJ instructs senders to place their full name and full return address in the upper-left corner.
Use the inmate’s correct legal name and ID Incorrect identifying information can prevent the correspondence from reaching the intended inmate account.
Mail the correspondence to Phoenix, Maryland Do not send ordinary personal letters to 1745 Richmond Highway or RRJ’s Fredericksburg PO Box.
TextBehind scans the material Personal letters, pictures and drawings are converted for electronic delivery.
The inmate receives the digital version RRJ says personal correspondence is delivered digitally through inmate technology.
Originals are destroyed: RRJ warns that original documents, photos and drawings sent as personal correspondence are not stored by TextBehind or RRJ. They are destroyed after scanning.
After release: RRJ says an inmate who leaves its custody currently cannot continue accessing the personal correspondence stored in the jail’s digital system.

Do not confuse mail categories

Which RRJ address should you use?
What you are sending Where it goes
Personal letter, photo or drawing TextBehind, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131 using RRJ + inmate name/identifier.
Money order / certified check for inmate account RRJ, PO Box 548, Fredericksburg, VA 22404 with inmate legal name + ID.
Legal paperwork from attorney Attorneys should follow RRJ’s professional/legal mail procedure; they may hand-deliver legal documents directly during approved professional access or mail them directly to the inmate.
Open TextBehind Mailroom → extension 206
Property and court clothes

Property pickup, transfer property and court clothing at RRJ

When an inmate transfers

RRJ says a transferring inmate is permitted to take religious material and legal papers related to current charges. Property that cannot go with the inmate is held by RRJ for 30 days from the transfer date.

30-day deadline: If transferred property is not claimed within 30 days, RRJ says it will be disposed of.

Property pickup hours

Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon.

The transferring inmate signs a Disposition of Personal Property form authorizing the jail to release the property to a named third party.

Need the property mailed?

Call Property before the 30-day deadline Use 540-288-5245, extension 515.
Provide the destination name and address RRJ needs the information for the person receiving the shipment.
Wait for postage to be calculated The Mailroom determines the required postage.
Pay postage by money order The money order must be payable to Rappahannock Regional Jail.

Circuit Court clothing exchange

RRJ accepts one court-clothing exchange only for inmates who are pending trial in a Circuit Court. Clothing exchanges are not accepted for other court appearances.

Accepted examples
  • 1 suit jacket
  • 1 dress or polo shirt
  • 1 pair of dress/casual pants or jeans
  • 1 skirt or dress for female inmate
  • 1 tie
  • 1 pair dress socks
  • 1 pair stockings for female inmate
  • 1 pair dress shoes
Not accepted
  • Clothing with logos or slogans
  • Sweatshirts
  • Sweatpants
  • T-shirts
  • Tennis shoes
  • White socks
  • White T-shirt
Clothing/property exchange hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–12:00 noon.
Local jail vs Virginia DOC

When does a Rappahannock Regional Jail inmate become a Virginia DOC inmate?

RRJ distinguishes sentence computation based on the total sentence.

12 months or less

RRJ says local sentences totaling 12 months or less are computed by the regional jail.

More than 12 months

RRJ says state-inmate sentence calculations are handled by the Virginia Department of Corrections.

Virginia DOC Legal Update Sheet

RRJ states that inmates sentenced to the Department of Corrections should receive a Legal Update Sheet approximately 90–120 days after final sentencing of all charges.

The update sheet provides the inmate’s state DOC number
It contains an estimated release date
RRJ receives a copy when the inmate receives one
RRJ forwards its copy to the inmate when received

RRJ’s published sentence-computation summary

RRJ’s official sentencing page describes older “B” felony sentences—felonies committed before January 1, 1995—and misdemeanor sentences as being computed at approximately 50%, while “A” felonies committed on or after January 1, 1995 are described at approximately 87%, with applicable pretrial credit reviewed. These are the jail’s published general explanations, not a personalized release-date calculation.
Never calculate someone’s release date yourself from those percentages: Consecutive sentences, credits, detainers, court orders and Virginia DOC calculations can change the result. RRJ itself does not publicly disclose release dates.

Search Virginia DOC after state status is established

Virginia DOC’s Inmate & Supervisee Locator is updated daily and supports searches using the person’s name or seven-digit DOC ID number. It can also include some people under VADOC authority who are temporarily housed in local or regional jails.

Search Virginia DOC locator
Release notification

Victims should use notification services instead of asking RRJ for a release date

RRJ will not publicly give out a release date. A victim who needs notification should file the appropriate paperwork with the Victim/Witness Coordinator for the locality handling the case.

RRJ-published Victim/Witness Coordinator contacts
Jurisdiction Phone
Stafford 540-658-4301
Spotsylvania Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court 540-507-7675
Spotsylvania General District Court 540-507-7667
King George 540-775-4442
Fredericksburg 540-372-1040

RRJ explains that these coordinators are located through the local Commonwealth’s Attorney offices and send the required notification paperwork to the jail.

VINE

RRJ also links families and victims to VINELink for available custody notifications. Automated notifications are useful but should not replace an emergency safety plan.

Open VINELink

Pretrial, work release and electronic monitoring are separate RRJ programs

Rappahannock Regional Jail also operates community-corrections programs designed as alternatives to traditional incarceration for eligible defendants/offenders.

Pretrial Services

RRJ contact: 540-288-5275.

Community-Based Probation

RRJ contact: 540-288-5233.

Electronic Monitoring / Work Release

RRJ contact: 540-288-5217, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Work Release

RRJ describes Work Release as a program for low-risk, non-violent participants referred by courts within the jail’s jurisdiction. Prospective participants should have less than 24 months to serve and no pending court dates or charges. Placement requires a background investigation and approval.

Home Electronic Monitoring

RRJ says candidates should have less than 12 months to serve, no further court dates or pending charges, and a stable/safe home plan. The jail currently publishes a fee of $20 per day for EMP placement.

These programs are not automatic early release: Eligibility, court referral, risk screening and program requirements control placement.
PREA and safety

How to report sexual abuse or harassment involving an RRJ inmate

RRJ states a zero-tolerance policy for sexual abuse and sexual harassment under the Prison Rape Elimination Act.

For an inmate

RRJ encourages an inmate experiencing or witnessing sexual abuse/harassment to tell a staff member immediately. Reporting may also be made through the PREA hotline or grievance system.

Outside reporting contacts

RRJ PREA Coordinator: 540-288-5235

Rappahannock Council Against Sexual Assault: 540-371-1666

Immediate emergency: A person currently inside the jail should notify available staff immediately. A person outside the facility facing an immediate threat should use emergency services rather than waiting for a routine email response.

Medical, security, mailroom, property and accounts extensions

Calling the correct extension avoids being bounced between departments.

Rappahannock Regional Jail department extensions
Need Extension after 540-288-5245
Medical procedural question 518
Inmate visitation 400
Intake / recent booking 201
Mailroom 206
Security / confinement 285
Inmate property 515
Inmate accounts 207
Medical privacy: A family member can ask how to communicate a concern or provide information, but correctional/medical staff may be restricted from disclosing private health information about an inmate.

Need something beyond the public roster? Understand RRJ records and FOIA

RRJ’s Inmate Records Department maintains the jail record, including information about charges, bonds and court-related processing. That does not mean every part of a jail record is automatically releasable to anyone.

Routine current inmate question

Use the public locator or call the jail. Public telephone disclosure is limited to name, charge, court and bonding information.

Formal record request

RRJ publishes a Freedom of Information Act contact for requests that qualify under Virginia law.

RRJ Freedom of Information Officer

Santina Thelen

540-288-5268

sthelen@rrj.state.va.us

FOIA is not a bypass around protected information: Applicable exemptions, privacy rules, criminal-investigation restrictions and other Virginia law can limit what records are released.
Facility and arrival

Rappahannock Regional Jail address, directions and trip checklist

Physical jail address
Rappahannock Regional Jail
1745 Richmond Highway
Stafford, VA 22554

Main: 540-288-5245

Administrative mailing address
PO Box 548
Fredericksburg, VA 22404

Fax: 540-288-0819

Three addresses can appear in one family task: The physical jail is in Stafford, the administrative/money-order PO Box is in Fredericksburg, and personal inmate mail is processed in Phoenix, Maryland.

Before driving to RRJ

Confirm the inmate is still housed at RRJ
Know the inmate’s legal name and ID if available
Know whether your task is visitation, property, bond or another service
Check the relevant hours
Bring accepted photo ID
Bring a quarter for visitation locker when applicable
Do not bring property for an inmate unless the jail specifically authorizes it
Call first when release or transfer may be underway

Local RRJ tips that prevent the most common mistakes

It is not Rappahannock County Jail

The “Rappahannock” name refers to the regional authority, not Rappahannock County.

Ask which court

Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George and Fredericksburg each have separate court systems and clerks.

Stop asking RRJ for release dates

The jail’s published security policy prohibits staff from giving them to the public.

Wait for classification before visiting

Scheduling will fail during the first 72 hours and sometimes longer.

A baby counts as a visitor

RRJ allows only two visitors for the regular visit, including babies and children.

Check email before leaving

Court or disciplinary status can cancel a scheduled visit.

Personal mail goes to Maryland

Do not send ordinary letters to the Stafford jail address.

Money still goes to Virginia

Money orders/certified checks go to RRJ’s Fredericksburg PO Box, not TextBehind.

Transferred property expires

Arrange pickup or mailing before RRJ’s 30-day property deadline.

Rappahannock Regional Jail contact directory by problem

Call the office that handles the actual task
Your question Correct contact Phone
Is the person currently at RRJ? RRJ Main / Security as directed 540-288-5245
Recent booking / Intake Intake 540-288-5245 ext. 201
Visitation Inmate Visitation 540-288-5245 ext. 400
Video visit technical problem GTL visitation support 855-208-7349
Inmate phone account GTL / ViaPath 1-800-483-8314
Personal inmate mail RRJ Mailroom 540-288-5245 ext. 206
Commissary/account deposit Inmate Accounts 540-288-5245 ext. 207
Property pickup or mailing Property Department 540-288-5245 ext. 515
Medical procedural concern Medical 540-288-5245 ext. 518
Pretrial Services RRJ Community Corrections 540-288-5275
Electronic monitoring / Work Release Prerelease Programs 540-288-5217
PREA concern PREA Coordinator 540-288-5235
FOIA request Freedom of Information Officer 540-288-5268

Final live actions: use an outside portal only when the action must happen there

The important rules and procedures are already explained above. These links are for actions that cannot be completed inside this guide.

FIND
Search current RRJ inmate

Use the public inmate-information system linked from the official jail website.

Search inmate
COURT
Check court case

Use Virginia Court System case information after identifying the correct locality.

Search court case
VISIT
Schedule visit

Register and select an eligible visitation appointment.

Schedule visit
CASH
Deposit inmate funds

Use JailATM for an online commissary/account deposit.

Deposit funds
MAIL
Use digital mail service

TextBehind handles personal inmate correspondence.

Open TextBehind
VADOC
Check state custody

Use after an inmate receives Virginia DOC status or transfers from RRJ.

Search VADOC

Official information reviewed for this guide

The rules above were pulled into the article from current official jail and Virginia government resources rather than leaving basic answers behind external “more information” links.

Rappahannock Regional Jail material reviewed
  • Official RRJ home/contact information
  • Public inmate-information portal link
  • Bond, release and sentencing procedures
  • Regular visitation rules
  • At-home video visitation rules and refund policy
  • Inmate account deposit instructions
  • Digital inmate mail instructions
  • Inmate telephone policies
  • GTL tablet guidance
  • Commissary and food ordering
  • Property and court-clothing exchanges
  • Inmate Processing Division duties
  • Community Corrections eligibility descriptions
  • PREA reporting information
  • Current departmental extensions
Virginia government material reviewed
  • Virginia Court System case-information services
  • Stafford General District Court
  • Spotsylvania General District Court
  • King George General District Court
  • Fredericksburg General District Court
  • Virginia Department of Corrections inmate locator
Last verified: August 14, 2026. Custody, vendor pricing, visitation availability, housing, court schedules and individual release circumstances can change. For a live action, verify the inmate and follow the responsible RRJ, court, Magistrate or Virginia DOC system at the time of the transaction.

Rappahannock Regional Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate at Rappahannock Regional Jail?

Use the official public inmate-information portal linked from RRJ’s website. Search using the person’s legal name and verify the jurisdiction, inmate identity, court and bonding information before acting.

Is Rappahannock Regional Jail in Rappahannock County?

No. The jail is at 1745 Richmond Highway in Stafford, Virginia. It serves Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, King George County and the City of Fredericksburg.

What information can the jail give me by phone?

RRJ says it may provide the name, charge, court and bonding information for a currently incarcerated inmate.

Will RRJ tell me the inmate’s court date?

No. RRJ says court dates and release dates are not publicly given out for security reasons. Use Virginia’s court case-information system for publicly available court information.

Why can I not schedule a visit for a newly booked inmate?

Inmates are not eligible for visitation during their first 72 hours while classification and housing placement occur. RRJ says the process can sometimes take longer than 72 hours.

How often can an inmate receive a regular visit?

RRJ currently states that an inmate receives one 45-minute visit per week. Visits are Monday–Friday and must be scheduled 24–72 hours ahead.

How much is an at-home video visit?

RRJ currently publishes $15 for up to 25 minutes. Current pricing and available times are displayed during online scheduling.

How do I send money to an inmate?

Use JailATM online, deposit cash in the jail kiosk, or mail a money order/cashier’s check payable to the inmate with the inmate ID number. Personal checks and cash through the mail are not accepted.

What is the personal inmate mailing address?

Use Rappahannock Regional Jail, VA, followed by the inmate’s name and identifier, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Personal correspondence is processed through TextBehind.

Are my original letters and photos kept?

No. RRJ warns that original personal letters, photos and drawings are destroyed after being scanned for digital delivery.

How do inmate phone calls work?

General-population inmates can make collect calls. RRJ currently lists a $3 flat fee for calls to Virginia landlines or cell phones, with interstate rates applying to calls outside Virginia. GTL customer service is 1-800-483-8314.

How is bond posted?

RRJ lists cash bond through the Magistrate or Court, property bond subject to local Magistrate requirements, and licensed bail bondsmen. Bonding is available seven days a week for eligible inmates.

When are time-served inmates released?

RRJ says time-served inmates are released at 8:00 a.m. on the date their sentence is satisfied, including weekends and holidays, subject to any other lawful holds or custody requirements.

How long is transferred property held?

RRJ says property left after an inmate transfers is held for 30 days. The inmate authorizes a designated person to receive it. Unclaimed property may then be disposed of.

When should I search Virginia DOC instead?

Use the Virginia DOC locator after the person receives state custody status or transfers into the state correctional system. RRJ says sentences totaling more than 12 months are computed by Virginia DOC.

Independent public-information guide: This website is not Rappahannock Regional Jail, the Rappahannock Area Jail Authority, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, King George County, the City of Fredericksburg, a Virginia court, GTL/ViaPath, TextBehind, JailATM or the Virginia Department of Corrections. Custody and court information can change quickly. A listed charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Verify identity and current custody before sending funds, arranging transportation, publishing allegations, posting bond or visiting the facility.

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