Video Visitation
Video Visitation
Effective January 30, 2010, the Virginia Department of Corrections began its expansion of the Video Visitation Program. Video visitation is a way for families to meet with their imprisoned family or friends without having to invest the time and money in traveling long distances to correctional facilities. Successful social interactions between inmates and family members, or friends, are important for the inmate’s well-being and are a factor in lowering recidivism rates.
Who can have a video visit?
An inmate has to be eligible according to the following standards, as set by VADOC...
| Security Level 1, 2, 3 | no restrictions |
| Security Level 4 and 5 | 6 months infraction free |
| Red Onion – Progressive Housing | 6 months infraction free |
| Red Onion – Segregation | 12 months infraction free |
Fees:
$15 for a 30 minute visit
$30 for a 60 minute visit
This is a minimal fee to cover costs for the non-profit agencies only – the fee does not go to the Virginia Department of Corrections.
How can family and friends get registered to participate in the program?
- Contact Assisting Families of Inmates to obtain a visitation application form.
- Fill out your portion completely (with required signatures) and send the application to the inmate for his/her signature. There is a limit of five (5) approved visitors allowed in a visitation session.
- Once the visitation application is complete, send it to AFOI. This must happen no less than two (2) weeks prior to the requested visitation date. Your potential visitor must bring with them, to the intake appointment, the completed application along with the visitation fee.
- You will be contacted by AFOI staff to schedule your video visitation appointment.
- All video visits will be monitored and recorded - audio and video.
How can an inmate get registered to participate in the program?
- Contact the TPS Secretary to see if you meet institutional requirements.
- Obtain a visitation application form. Fill out your portion completely (with required signatures) and send to potential visitor(s). There is a limit of five (5) approved visitors allowed in a visitation session.
- Have your potential visitor(s) contact Assisting Families of Inmates in order to schedule an intake interview and appointment for video visit. This must happen no less than two (2) weeks prior to the requested visitation date. Your potential visitor must bring with them, to the intake appointment, the completed application along with the visitation fee.
- You will be contacted by the facility staff with your scheduled video visitation appointment.
- All video visits will be monitored and recorded - audio and video.