Virginia Beach Correctional Center Booking Search, Bond, Visits & Release Guide
A Virginia Beach jail search is only the first step. After locating a booking, families usually need the OMS number, charges, bond status, court date, visitation rules, phone setup, current mail address and release information.
This guide brings those procedures together so you do not have to open a dozen Sheriff and court pages just to understand what to do next.
VBSO online lookup includes booking details, charges, bond information and available mugshots.
Friends and family use video terminals; there is no face-to-face public contact visitation.
Personal mail became digitally processed July 27; direct book shipments ended in August.
What are you trying to find right now?
Use the current VBSO inmate lookup. Save the booking/OMS number as soon as you confirm the correct person.
Read each charge and bond entry. A secured bond on one charge does not guarantee release when another charge or hold exists.
Use the court case number to check arraignment, bond hearing, preliminary hearing or Circuit Court proceedings.
How to perform a Virginia Beach Jail inmate search correctly
The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office provides its own current-inmate lookup. The system is intended for people presently in Virginia Beach Correctional Center custody and can show charges, bonding information and mugshots when available.
Virginia Beach booking record decoder: what the fields mean
| Booking detail | What it tells you | What to do next |
|---|---|---|
| Booking # / OMS | The jail identifier connected with the inmate. | Save it for mail, deposits, service-provider accounts and calls to VBSO. |
| Booking date | When the person entered the Virginia Beach booking process. | Use it to distinguish a current arrest from an older case or similarly named person. |
| Charge | The allegation associated with the booking. | Check the Virginia court case because the charge can later be amended, dismissed or resolved. |
| Bond information | Shows whether a bond has been set for that charge and may indicate its amount or status. | Review every charge and ask about additional holds before paying a bond. |
| Mugshot | Current-inmate lookup may display a booking photograph. | Do not treat a photograph or arrest alone as proof that an allegation is true. |
| Court/case information | Connects the custody event to a judicial proceeding. | Search the Virginia judiciary system and verify the hearing with the clerk. |
No inmate found in the Virginia Beach Jail search?
What happens after someone is booked into Virginia Beach Correctional Center?
The VBSO’s May 2026 inmate rulebook gives unusually detailed information about intake, which is useful for families trying to understand the first several hours after an arrest.
Room-and-board charge listed in the 2026 rulebook
How Virginia Beach Jail bond works after an arrest
Virginia Beach uses the Virginia magistrate and court process. The jail itself does not decide guilt and VBSO staff do not choose a bondsman for an inmate.
A magistrate may determine that a PR bond is appropriate and permit release on the person’s signature subject to the bond conditions.
When surety is required, the magistrate sets the amount. The VBSO rulebook says cash or property may be used where permitted.
An inmate unable to post cash or property may use a professional bonding agent. VBSO staff do not recommend one company.
When the magistrate does not grant bond
The May 2026 rulebook states that a person who does not receive bond from the magistrate remains in custody and has an arraignment with a judge on the next business day.
The inmate may request bond reconsideration. If the person wants a lawyer present and does not already have retained counsel available, the hearing may be set for a later date.
| Status | What it means | Family action |
|---|---|---|
| PR bond | Release may occur based on signature and court-imposed conditions. | Wait for jail release processing to finish before arranging pickup. |
| Cash/property bond | A financial condition has been imposed. | Confirm every charge and hold before transferring money. |
| Surety/professional bond | A licensed bonding agent may be used. | Verify licensing, written charges and refund/nonrefund terms independently. |
| No bond | Release is not presently authorized under that decision. | Check the upcoming arraignment or bond hearing rather than trying to pay a nonexistent bond. |
Magistrates are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are responsible for duties that include setting bonds.
Virginia Beach Jail visitation schedule, limits and dress code
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00-10:30 a.m. | 2:00-3:30 p.m. | 7:00-8:30 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00-10:30 a.m. | 2:00-3:30 p.m. | 7:00-8:30 p.m. |
| Sunday | Not listed | 2:00-3:30 p.m. | 7:00-8:30 p.m. |
One 25-minute on-site visit per week by appointment.
Two visits per week. The May 2026 rulebook describes these as 55-minute visits.
Up to three people per video terminal, including juveniles.
Scheduling rules
Dress and property rules
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Entrance faces the Virginia Beach Courthouse.
Scheduling: 757-385-4493
Remote Virginia Beach Jail video visits
Remote visitation is available through a web-enabled device through GettingOut/ViaPath. VBSO says remote visits may be scheduled or requested on demand.
25¢ per minute for web-based video visitation.
Use a compatible web-enabled device and a properly configured GettingOut account.
VBSO states that inmate visits and calls are monitored and recorded, except communications protected by applicable law.
Virginia Beach Jail phone hours and communication accounts
VBSO says the inmate phone system generally operates daily from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The May 2026 rulebook describes a 12-2 p.m. midday lockdown during which normal phone access is unavailable.
Effective June 1, 2025, each inmate receives one free five-minute phone call per month.
Phone availability can be restricted for inmates in special housing or whose privileges have been suspended for institutional rule violations.
ViaPath / GTL account structure
VBSO explains that communication funds are separated into two account categories:
Used for regulated communication services such as telephone calls and video visitation.
Used for non-regulated services such as messaging, movies, games and other available tablet features.
How to put money on a Virginia Beach inmate’s canteen account
Always verify the inmate’s exact name and OMS/Booking # first.
| Method | Payment type / place | Practical details |
|---|---|---|
| Online | Debit or credit card through ConnectNetwork | Best for a remote deposit after confirming the correct inmate. |
| Visitation-lobby kiosk | Kiosk in Building 7 at 2425 Nimmo Parkway | Lobby kiosk hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. |
| Accounting window/drop box | Money order, certified check or cashier’s check payable to “VBSO Inmate Account” | Accounting window is in the visitation lobby. Published in-person hours include Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Sunday 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. |
| Property window | Accepted certified payment types | VBSO’s canteen page lists the Property window daily from 12-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m.; check holiday closures before traveling. |
| Money order, certified check or cashier’s check | Do not place personal correspondence in the payment envelope. |
Canteen payment mailing address
c/o Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office
VBSO Inmate Account
P.O. Box 6098
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
What can canteen money buy?
VBSO describes canteen as supplementing basic jail-issued items with products such as additional clothing, food, hygiene products, portable radios, games and other authorized goods.
What happens if an inmate is released before canteen delivery?
The May 2026 rulebook says the released person has three business days after release to arrange pickup of a pending canteen order through Accounting. Orders not collected by the end of the third business day may be destroyed or donated.
Accounting number listed in the inmate rulebook: 757-385-8687
Virginia Beach inmate mail changed in July and August 2026
Current personal mail address
Inmate’s Full Name, Inmate Identifier (OMS Number)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Family and friend letters, photographs and drawings sent to this address are processed for electronic delivery through the inmate tablet’s Facility Messages application.
Include all four of these details
Direct book shipments ended in August 2026
VBSO announced that beginning August 10, 2026, books, magazines and periodicals would no longer be accepted by direct mail. Beginning August 24, 2026, books received at the jail are returned to sender.
Inmates instead have access to reading material through tablets and the facility’s book cart. VBSO says the book cart makes deliveries twice per month and free book content is available for streaming through the tablet system.
Examples of prohibited mail content
No cash, checks, monetary items, gift cards, bus passes, prepaid phone cards or food in ordinary personal mail.
No tape, glue, staples, paper clips, stickers, glitter, lotion, perfume, lipstick, liquids or unknown substances.
No gang-related, sexually explicit, tattoo, weapon, explosive, escape, criminal-activity or coded material.
No blank stationery, blank paper, stamps, prepaid envelopes or writing instruments.
Threats, extortion, obscenity and material advocating violence or facility disruption may be rejected.
Correspondence not authorized under facility rules may be treated as contraband.
Virginia Beach inmate property pickup and drop-off rules
The May 2026 inmate rulebook provides detailed Property Window procedures. Families should not arrive with ordinary clothing or personal effects expecting the jail to accept them.
| Day | Hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 12-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. | Property window located by the Magistrate’s Office. |
| Friday | 12-5 p.m. | No evening window listed in the May 2026 rulebook. |
| Saturday-Sunday | 12-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. | Subject to operational change. |
| Holidays | Closed | Do not travel without confirming around holidays. |
Items accepted for drop-off are tightly limited
The rulebook identifies court clothing for a jury trial, eyeglasses and valid photo identification among the limited items accepted by Property. Eyeglass/contact-lens accessories are not accepted.
How an inmate releases property to someone outside
Virginia Beach Jail medical care, sick call and published fees
Emergency versus routine medical requests
An inmate may request emergency care directly through any staff member at any time.
The inmate uses the sick-call process. The rulebook states that sick-call slips should be handed directly to medical staff during medical rounds rather than to a deputy.
The rulebook says medical rounds occur twice daily in each housing area.
Services listed as free in the May 2026 rulebook
Published inmate medical fees
| Service | Fee listed | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| General sick-call appointment | $7 | Per visit. |
| Doctor visit, including MD or PA | $10 | Separate from initial free screenings. |
| Outside medical/doctor visit | $20 | Fee listed in inmate rulebook. |
| Dentist visit | $10 | Per visit. |
| Tooth extraction | $3 easy / $5 difficult | Classification listed by the rulebook. |
| Prescription medication | $5 | Listed per medication. |
| Prescription refill | $5 | Rulebook-listed charge. |
| Refused scheduled appointment | $5 | Exception described for documented legal visit or court. |
How to find a Virginia Beach inmate’s court date and criminal case
The jail roster is not the full criminal docket. Virginia’s judiciary system should be used after you obtain the name and case information.
Handles misdemeanors and traffic cases and conducts preliminary hearings in felony cases. It also handles important early-stage hearings such as many arraignments and bond matters.
Handles felony criminal cases after they advance to Circuit Court and other matters within Circuit Court jurisdiction.
Current General District Court criminal schedule
| Proceeding | Published schedule | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanors | Monday-Wednesday at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. | Regular misdemeanor docket schedule. |
| Felony preliminary hearings | Thursday-Friday at 8:30 a.m. | Determines whether felony matters proceed beyond the preliminary-hearing stage. |
| Felony bond hearings | Daily at 8:00 a.m., Traffic Courtroom D | Published general schedule; verify the specific person’s case. |
| Misdemeanor bond hearings | Daily at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. in the trial courtroom | Courtroom depends on where the trial is scheduled. |
| In-custody arraignments | 2:00 p.m., Traffic Courtroom D | Published in-custody arraignment schedule. |
Clerk’s office: 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
2425 Nimmo ParkwayVirginia Beach, VA 23456
Main: 757-385-4181
Criminal Division: 757-385-4187 / 757-385-4188
Clerk’s office: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
2425 Nimmo Parkway, Building 10 & 10B, 3rd FloorVirginia Beach, VA 23456
Virginia Beach inmate grievance procedure and deadlines
The May 2026 inmate rulebook provides a defined grievance sequence rather than allowing inmates to skip directly to a formal grievance in ordinary circumstances.
Examples of grievable issues
How to report sexual abuse or harassment involving a Virginia Beach inmate
VBSO maintains Prison Rape Elimination Act procedures covering inmates, employees, contractors and volunteers.
Phone: 757-385-1971
Email: SheriffPREAhotline@vbso.net
VBSO states that PREA reporting messages are checked every day, seven days a week. A reporter may remain anonymous, although providing the names, location, approximate time and as much detail as possible can help the investigation.
Complaint about VBSO staff or jail operations
External complaints involving Sheriff’s Office employees or policy concerns are handled through the Professional Standards Office.
For email complaints, VBSO asks that “complaint” appear in the subject line.
VBSO says the complainant receives notice that the complaint was received and is under investigation and is notified again when the investigation is complete.
Indigent inmate supplies, library and basic support
The May 2026 inmate rulebook defines an indigent inmate as someone whose account has remained below the cost of five first-class stamps for 15 days.
Indigent package listed every 15 days
The rulebook says indigent postage is limited to no more than five first-class-rate letters per week, including legal mail, and must be requested through the designated process.
Trustee, Workforce and re-entry programs: why classification matters
VBSO screens inmates for work and life programs including GED, substance-abuse programming, Workforce and Trustee opportunities. Eligibility can depend on custody status, behavior, charges, medical factors and available placements.
The inmate rulebook describes opportunities for qualifying participants to earn Good Time and, for some assignments, work credits toward eligible Virginia Beach Circuit Court costs and fines.
Trustee and Workforce inmates receive two weekly visits rather than the ordinary one-visit schedule.
Programs are intended to build work habits, education, recovery support and other skills useful after release.
Victim notification and Virginia Beach support contacts
The VBSO inmate rulebook recognizes Virginia’s Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act and directs qualifying cases to appropriate victim/witness resources.
Release or transfer: why an inmate can disappear from the roster
Virginia Beach Jail contact directory by problem
| Problem | Office/service | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Current custody / jail question | Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office | 757-385-4555 |
| Schedule public on-site visit | VBSO Visitation Desk | 757-385-4493 |
| Phone/tablet account problem | ViaPath / GTL | 877-650-4249 |
| Canteen/CareMart delivery | Canteen customer service | 757-385-4691 |
| Canteen pickup after release | VBSO Accounting | 757-385-8687 |
| Bond / magistrate information | Virginia Beach Magistrate | 757-385-1801 |
| Misdemeanor / preliminary hearing case | General District Court | 757-385-8531 |
| Circuit Court criminal case | Circuit Court Criminal Division | 757-385-4187 |
| PREA / staff complaint | Professional Standards | 757-385-1971 |
Virginia Beach Correctional Center map and arrival planner
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Main number: 757-385-4555
Virginia Beach, VA 23456
The visitation entrance is off Nimmo Parkway facing the courthouse.
Live actions you still need an official portal for
Most of the rules are explained above. These links are kept because the action itself requires a live external system.
Use the VBSO inmate lookup for a live booking result, charges, bond information and available mugshot.
Choose an available on-site appointment through the VBSO visitation system.
Use ConnectNetwork only after verifying the inmate identity and OMS number.
GettingOut handles available remote video and tablet-related family services.
Search Virginia’s court information system after copying the inmate’s legal name and case information.
Victims and concerned persons can use VINE for available custody notifications.
Official information incorporated into this guide
This page was built from Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office jail pages, the VBSO inmate-mail and calls/visits procedures, canteen instructions, PREA and Professional Standards information, the May 2026 VBSO Inmate Rulebook, City of Virginia Beach Magistrate information and current Virginia Court System pages.
Virginia Beach Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Virginia Beach Jail?
Use the official Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office Inmate Lookup. It provides current VBCC booking information including charges, bonding information and available mugshots. Save the Booking #, which VBSO also refers to as the OMS number.
What is the Virginia Beach Jail phone number?
The Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office main number is 757-385-4555. Visitation scheduling is handled at 757-385-4493.
Where is Virginia Beach Correctional Center?
The Sheriff’s Office contact address is 2501 James Madison Boulevard, Virginia Beach, VA 23456. The public visitation lobby is at 2425 Nimmo Parkway in the Municipal Center area.
How do Virginia Beach Jail visits work?
Public visits are conducted by video terminal rather than face-to-face contact. Regular inmates receive one 25-minute on-site visit each week. Trustee and Workforce inmates may receive two visits.
What are Virginia Beach Jail visitation hours?
Tuesday and Thursday visits are available from 9-10:30 a.m., 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Sunday visits are available from 2-3:30 p.m. and 7-8:30 p.m. Appointments must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead.
How much does remote video visitation cost?
VBSO currently lists remote web-based video visitation through GettingOut at 25 cents per minute.
How do I send money to a Virginia Beach inmate?
Use the inmate’s exact name and OMS number. Deposits may be made through ConnectNetwork, the visitation-lobby kiosk, accepted certified payments at jail windows, or qualifying payments mailed to the VBSO Inmate Account.
What is the Virginia Beach inmate mailing address in 2026?
For ordinary family and friend correspondence beginning July 27, 2026, use: Virginia Beach Correctional Center, inmate’s full name and OMS number, P.O. Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Do not send money or privileged attorney mail to that address.
Can I mail books to Virginia Beach Correctional Center?
No. VBSO stopped accepting books, magazines and periodicals mailed directly to inmates beginning August 10, 2026. Starting August 24, books received are returned to sender. Reading is available through tablets and the jail book cart.
How do I check a Virginia Beach inmate’s court date?
Search the Virginia Court System using the defendant’s name or case number. General District Court handles misdemeanors, felony preliminary hearings and many initial bond proceedings; felony cases that advance for trial are handled in Circuit Court. Confirm the hearing with the clerk before traveling.