Spotsylvania County, Virginia Inmate Search

A Spotsylvania County inmate search is a means of verifying whether an individual is currently in custody and confirming the specific facility they are held in. The search provides individuals with information on the inmate’s charges, bond amount, and possible release date.

Inmates from Spotsylvania County are not kept within the county’s borders, as the county does not have a dedicated jail. Instead, they are held in the Rappahannock Regional jail, located in Stafford County. The facility serves Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, and the City of Fredericksburg and is managed by the Rappahannock Regional Jail Authority, which consists of three members from each participating locality.

How to Find an Inmate in Spotsylvania County Jail

Individuals arrested in Spotsylvania County are detained in the Rappahannock Regional Jail in Stafford County. As such, a search for an inmate leads away from the county. Residents of Spotsylvania County who do not wish to travel down to the Rappahannock Regional Jail may call the jail’s Inmate Processing Division at (540) 288-5281. Within the Inmate Processing Division is the Inmate Records Department, which is specifically responsible for the creation and preservation of inmate records.

Inmates who were arrested in Spotsylvania but later sentenced to state prison may also be detained in the Rappahannock Regional Jail. However, these inmates are under the custody of the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC). Such inmates can be located online through the VADOC Inmate Locator. A search can be made on the locator by the inmates’ first and last names or ID. Researchers should note that only inmates under VADOC will show up on a search.

Rappahannock Regional Jail

1745 Richmond Highway

Stafford, VA 22554

How to Use the Spotsylvania County Jail Roster

Spotsylvania County and the Rappahannock Regional Jail do not have an online jail roster that the public can use to locate Spotsylvania County inmates. However, a physical copy is always maintained at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, which is accessible to the public. Individuals residing in Spotsylvania County may travel to the jail in Stafford County to inspect the roster or call the jail’s Inmate Processing Division to inquire about an inmate. Callers should ensure they provide the inmate’s legal name and any other known personal or arrest details.

For state prisoners held at the Rappahannock Regional Jail, the Virginia Department of Corrections provides an Inmate Locator tool to find information about them. To access the tool, researchers may visit the VADOC website, hover over the "General Public" dropdown, and click on the Inmate Locator link. Users may then search for an inmate by first and last name or inmate ID and choose the location as "Rappahannock Regional Jail." Additional search options include the inmate’s race, gender, and age range.

What Information is Included in the Spotsylvania County Inmate Roster

Spotsylvania County inmate records, as well as all other inmate records across Virginia, are governed by the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, found in § 2.2-3700 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. Under this Act, an inmate’s record is generally presumed to be open, unless a specific statute requires confidentiality. Public information commonly found in a record includes

• The name, age, gender, and race of the inmate
• The date, time, and location of the arrest
• The inmate’s booking number and bond information
• The criminal charges
• The general custody status of the inmate

There are also details contained in an inmate’s record that are withheld from the public and accessible only to the inmate. Under 6VAC15-40-90, these include

• The inmate’s data form
• Commitment form
• Court order
• Work record and program involvement
• The inmate’s expenditure records and receipts
• Victim notification
• The inmate’s classification records
• Records of disciplinary actions

Contact Details for Spotsylvania County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Individuals who want to contact the Rappahannock Regional Jail may use the information below.

Rappahannock Regional Jail

1745 Richmond Highway

Stafford, VA 22554

Phone: (540) 288-5245

Fax: (540) 288-0819

Inmate Processing Division Phone: (540) 288-5281

Pretrial Services Phone: (540) 288-5275

Community-Based Probation Phone: (540) 288-5233

Visitation Fax: (540) 658-1696

Records Fax: (540) 658-0609

Phone extensions to use when calling the jail’s main phone line to contact certain services are

• Medical: 518
• Inmate Visitation: 400
• Intake: 201
• Mailroom: 206
• Security/Confinement: 285
• Inmate Property: 515
• Inmate Accounts: 207

Jail Facility Overview in Spotsylvania County

The Rappahannock Regional Jail is the primary detention facility for Spotsylvania County and is managed by a regional authority representing Spotsylvania, Stafford, King George, and Fredericksburg. It is a high-security complex that focuses on both incarceration and rehabilitative alternatives. Such alternatives include Community-Based Probation, Pretrial Services, Home Electronic Incarceration, and Work Release. About 2,000 people in the community are participants in these programs.

The facility utilizes a direct supervision model, where officers are stationed inside housing units to interact directly with inmates. The Rappahannock Regional Jail houses an average daily population of 1,000 inmates and employs approximately 300 staff members, with the kitchen delivering about 4,000 meals a day. It takes around $46 million to run the jail annually.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Rappahannock Regional Jail	1745 Richmond Highway Stafford, VA 22554	(540) 288-5245	24 hours a day, full week	Individuals may contact the Rappahannock Regional Jail by filling out the form on its Contact page.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Rappahannock Regional Jail

Inmates in the Rappahannock Regional Jail can receive funds from friends and family through three means:

• Online Deposits: Family and friends of an inmate can deposit money into an inmate’s jail account (also called a commissary account) through a commercial provider in partnership with the jail. Money can be sent to the inmate via the vendor’s website; however, depositors should note that there are transaction fees.
  
• In-Person Deposits: Another way to deposit money into an inmate’s account is via kiosk machines available at the jail. The kiosk machine at the jail’s lobby is operational from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, while the machine at the vestibule is operational 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Only cash may be deposited at these kiosks.
  
• Mail-In Orders: Individuals can also send money to an inmate through a money order or cashier’s check made payable to the inmate. The money order or cashier’s check should include the inmate’s name and ID number and should be mailed to the jail addressed in this format.

[Inmate’s Full Legal Name]

[Inmate’s ID Number]

PO Box 548

Fredericksburg, VA 22404

Cash and personal checks should not be mailed to the facility.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

There are no jail facilities located in Spotsylvania County, and individuals arrested in the county are transferred out to be detained in the Rappahannock Regional Jail. As such, individuals looking for an inmate apprehended in the county will have to contact the jail in Stafford County. Researchers may either visit the jail or call the Inmate Processing Division on the phone to inquire if an individual is currently detained in the facility.

Spotsylvania County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Inmates from Spotsylvania County in the Rappahannock Regional Jail may receive visits from family and friends. This facility uses a video-based system for all personal visits to inmates. The system accommodates both onsite and at-home video visits.

Visits to an inmate must be scheduled at least 24 to 72 hours in advance on the Web Scheduler. Individuals will have to create an account before they can schedule a visit.

Potential visitors should take the following into account:

• Inmates are allowed to receive only one 45-minute visit per week, so multiple slots cannot be reserved in the same week.
• Visits can only be scheduled from Monday to Friday. For at-home visitation, the visit must be scheduled to happen between 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. and 4:15 p.m. (EST Time Zone).
• Inmates who have not stayed up to 72 hours in jail are not eligible for visits to allow for their classification and placement in a specific cell. In some cases, the classification process may last longer than 72 hours, leading to visitors receiving an error message when they try to schedule a visit. The error message will be lifted once the inmate has been settled in their housing.

General Rules for Visitors (On-Site Mainly)

• Visitors must sign in 15 minutes before the session begins.
• Inmates are prohibited from receiving any personal items during a visit.
• Visitors must submit to a search before entering the facility.
• Visitors must not arrive intoxicated for a visit; intoxicated persons will be denied entry into the facility.
• Only two visitors are allowed to visit an inmate at the same time.
• All visitors must show a valid ID before entering the facility. Minors may provide their School ID or DMV children’s ID.
• Visitors must remain seated at all times during the visit.
• Visitors must dress modestly and conservatively.

Rules for Visitors (At-home Only)

• Unauthorized individuals should not appear on the monitor at any time during a visit.
• No form of nudity should be displayed.
• Visits must be canceled 48 hours in advance for a full refund to happen. Cancellations between 24 and 48 hours result in a 50% refund, while cancellations less than 24 hours before the visit will result in no money refunded.

Mailing and Commissary Information

The Rannahannock Regional Jail allows inmates to communicate with family and friends by mail. As of July 1, 2023, the jail officially prohibits individuals from sending inmate correspondence directly to the facility. Instead, the jail partners with a third-party vendor that receives this correspondence and reviews it before delivering the content digitally to the inmate via tablet.

Individuals who want to send correspondence to an inmate in the Rannahannock Regional Jail should ensure the mail is addressed correctly and includes their full name and address in the top left corner of the envelope. Individuals should not send the originals of any document via mail, as all mail is destroyed after it has been scanned and sent to the jail. If an inmate needs to receive the original of a document (e.g., a birth certificate), individuals should contact the Inmate Services Division via email.

Nevertheless, money orders, checks, and publications, such as books, magazines, and newspapers, should be sent directly to the facility. Senders should note that inmates must obtain prior authorization from jail administration before receiving books. Furthermore, all books must be soft-backed and sent to the facility directly from the publisher.

Senders are advised to review the jail facility’s list of prohibited items before mailing correspondence to an inmate.