Amherst County Hours Of Visitation

Tuesday – Thursday

• 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Friday

• 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Saturday

• Inmate Workers & Work Release – 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
• Inmate Workers & Work Release – 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Parking available on site

Contacting Amherst Inmates By Mail:

Inmate’s Name
C/O Amherst County Adult Detention Center (or ACADC)
P.O. Box 1150
, VA 24572

VISITATION

RULES & GUIDELINES FOR VISITATION

The following are visitation rules and guidelines for all sites. Any visitor not following procedures may be denied visitation.

ALL VISITORS ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH.

• There may be some occasions when visitation might have to be delayed or canceled without notice due to unforeseen circumstances.
• Visitors are advised to leave personal belongings in their vehicles.
• Visitors must have a valid picture I.D. The I.D. must not be damaged, torn, taped, or altered. NO EXCEPTIONS.
• You may not use your cell phone inside the building. It must be truned off.
• No cell phones, recording devices, or any other electronic equipment allowed in the visitation area unless approved by the Site Administrator.
• You must be on the inmate’s visitation list to visit.
• The name on your I.D. must match the name on the inmate’s visitation list.
• No more than 3 adult visitors at one time.
• Anyone under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, or submit a notarizedJuvenile Visitation Form and be accompanied by an authorized adult visitor. Only non-incarcerated parents or legal guardians may authorize juvenile visitation. A parent or legal guardian can obtain this form from the Officer on duty.
• Any former inmate must wait 6 months after release before they will be allowed to visit any inmate at a BRRJA facility.
• Visitors may only visit once per week.

Visitors will be dressed properly:

• No see-through clothing
• No bathing suits
• No tank tops, halter tops, tube tops, sleeveless tops, or sleeveless dresses
• No mini skirts
• Shoes must be worn
• No items of clothing deemed inappropriate by Shift Leader
• No hats, head gear, or hooded clothing
• Dresses, skirts, and shorts shall be no shorter than 3 inches above the knee

Deliverable Items

The following items may be brought to the jail by visitors:

• Prescription eyeglasses (no cases)
• One (1) medic alert bracelet or necklace
• Prescription medication approved by the facility medical staff
• Religious materials (as approved by the Site Administrator)
• Hearing aids
• Dentures
• Lawyers, Probation and Parole Officers, or Social Services Workers may leave legal documents and other items approved by the Site Administrator

These items are accepted Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m., excluding holidays.